Educational Programs
Educational Concerts
Prelude and Young People’s Concerts bring children to Jacoby Symphony Hall to experience live symphonic music as a catalyst for enhancing academic performance and fostering creativity and social development. The programs feature works especially selected for students in Grades 2 & 3 and Grades 4 & 5, and encourage the students to listen, analyze and creatively describe music. Teachers’ Guides and companion audio CDs outline suggested activities for pre- and post-concert lessons including cross curricular activities. The Teachers’ Guides incorporate curriculum based concepts from Sunshine State Standards, a nationally recognized curriculum initiative used in Florida.
Attendance at these concerts should be considered as early as possible. Tickets are $5 per student with one chaperone free for every 10 paid students.
If your class would like to attend one of these concerts please download and fill out the CONCERT REQUEST FORM and return to Tony Kamnikar, Education and Community Programs Manager - email tkamnikar@jaxsymphony.org
2011-2012 Young People’s Concerts - For students in grades four and five
Sponsored by Target and Duval County Public Schools
American Salute
Oct. 19, 2011 Wednesday 10:00am or 11:30am (homeschool*)
Oct. 25, 2011 Tuesday 10:00am or 11:30am
Oct. 26, 2011 Wednesday 10:00am or 11:30am
Oct. 27, 2011 Thursday 10:00am or 11:30am
Nov. 1, 2011 Tuesday 10:00am or 11:30am
2011-2012 Prelude Concerts - For students in grades two and three
The Orchestra Sings
In Collaboration with Carnegie hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI), Jacksonville Symphony is participating in WMI’s Link Up program during the 2011-2012 season. Link Up pairs orchestras across the country, with schools in their local communities, inviting them to learn about orchestral repertoire through hands-on music curriculum. Utilizing curriculum materials provided free-of-charge by WMI, teachers guide students in exploring through a composer’s lens with active participation in the classroom. The culmination of the program is a live performance in which students have the opportunity to sing and participate in the concert.
May 2, 2012 Wednesday 10:00am or 11:30am (homeschool*)
May 15, 2012 Tuesday 10:00am or 11:30am
May 16, 2012 Wednesday 10:00am or 11:30am
May 17, 2012 Thursday 10:00am or 11:30am
May 18, 2012 Friday 10:00am or 11:30am
*Oct. 19 (11:30 am) and May 2 (11:30 am) performances are available for Homeschool students and their parents. DOWNLOAD THE HOMESCHOOL FLYER.
Educational Ensembles
Duval County programs sponsored by Target and Duval County Public Schools
Clay County programs sponsored by St. Vincent's Healthcare
Jacksonville Symphony musicians visit local elementary and middle schools and after-school programs. These in-school presentations include musical performances, instrument demonstrations, student participation and question & answer sessions. Although our performances are valued at $600 each, fees are negotiable. Performances are available in the morning or afternoon.
To request an Ensemble Concert, download and fill out the ENSEMBLE REQUEST FORM and return to Tony Kamnikar, Education and Community Programs Manager - email tkamnikar@jaxsymphony.org
Available Ensemble Dates
September 27, 2011 Tuesday 3:00pm
September 28, 2011 Wednesday 9:00am
October 18, 2011 Tuesday 9:00am
October 25, 2011 Tuesday 3:00pm
October 26, 2011 Wednesday 3:00pm
October 27, 2011 Thursday 3:00pm
November 8, 2011 Tuesday 9:00am or 3:00pm
November 9, 2011 Wednesday 9:00am
November 29, 2011 Tuesday 9:00am or 3:00pm
November 30, 2011 Wednesday 9:00am
January 3, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am or 3:00pm
January 10, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am
January 17, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am or 3:00pm
January 24, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am
January 31, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am
February 1, 2012 Wednesday 9:00am
February 21, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am or 3:00pm
February 22, 2012 Wednesday 9:00am
February 28, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am or 3:00pm
February 29, 2012 Wednesday 9:00am
March 1, 2012 Thursday 3:00pm
March 13, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am
March 20, 2012 Tuesday 9:00am
March 21, 2012 Wednesday 9:00am
March 27, 2012 Tuesday 3:00pm
First Coast Nutcracker
Through the combination of Tchaikovsky’s engaging music played Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra illustrated with lively choreography, noted guest artists, beautiful costumes and fabulous sets contribute to a grand introduction to classical music and dance for young people and quality entertainment for adults. Four full-length performances will be offered in the Moran Theater on December 16, 17 and 18.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here to visit the JSO Box Office or contact by phone at (904) 354-5547.
TEACHERS: For Educational performance of First Coast Nutcracker, click to FirstCoastNutcracker.com for reservations and information.
Master Classes with Guest Soloists
The Jacksonville Symphony presents public master classes by world renowned artists free of charge. Visiting guest artists work with local music students in a master class format.
To participate, call (904) 354-5657
Jump Start Strings
Jump Start Strings is a music education program offering an opportunity for more than 100 elementary students to learn and play violin in three after school programs run by Communities in Schools (CIS). JSO musicians provide instruction one day per week and CIS programs assistants supervise two practice days at Woodland Acres, Pickett and Reynolds Lane Elementary schools. The children can continue their violin instruction during the summer if they attend the summer camp at one of the three schools.
If you are interested in participating in this program please contact Peggy Toussant, Jump Start Strings Coordinator, at 904-354-5479 ext. 286 or by email at ptoussant@jaxsymphony.org.
Sound Check Cards
The Sound Check Card is the student pass to the Jacksonville Symphony. For $25, the Sound Check Card offers student age 25 and under access to Masterworks, Friday Fusion and Coffee concerts for an entire season. Parents are in the club, too, and can attend with their child for $10. To purchase Sound Check, visit the JSO Box Office or contact by phone at 904-354-5547.
Student Rush Tickets
Students can purchase $10 rush tickets an hour and half before any Masterworks, Fusion or Coffee concert for $10. Rush tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability. Students MUST present a valid student ID at the JSO Box Office to purchase tickets. One ticket per person.
Instrument Zoo
The Instrument Zoo is an important outreach program provided by the The Jacksonville Symphony Guild, who visit schools and demonstrate how musical sounds are created. Children are then encouraged to play with the Zoo “animals”, by trying one of 50 instruments brought to the school. Additionally, the Zoo is featured in the Jacoby Hall lobby prior to the four Family Series concerts. For information about the Guild's Instrument Zoo, email Terree Hays at terreehays@gmail.com.
Harmony Grant
The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra recognizes the value and importance of music education in our public schools. To that end, they proudly sponsor the Harmony Grants program to provide funding to public schools in four northeast Florida counties (Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau) to enhance their music education programs.
Click here for complete information and application
Teacher Ticket Discounts
Teachers receive a 50% discount through the box office for Masterworks, Fusion and Coffee Concerts. One ticket per teacher.Check for availability through the box office at 354-5547.