Through its educational and outreach programs, the Chicago Sinfonietta provides thousands of children and adults with the opportunity to learn about and experience classical music. For many, these programs provide their only exposure to the rich cultural traditions embodied by the music.
Audience Matters
Audience Matters is the Sinfonietta’s core program, targeting 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. This four-stage initiative provides Chicago Public School students with a long-term learning experience, increasing the students’ depth of understanding and degree of retention. more about Audience Matters…
SEED
Student Ensembles with Excellence and Diversity (SEED) provides mentoring for young musicians. The SEED Program identifies talented high school musicians and offers them a series of workshops and master classes taught by Chicago Sinfonietta teacher-musicians in small ensemble settings. more about SEED…
Project Inclusion
The Chicago Sinfonietta developed Project Inclusion to extend opportunities to young orchestral musicians of color, providing one to two year fellowships, mentoring, performance opportunities, and job placement. more about Project Inclusion…
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For more information, contact: Jeff Handley
Education and Outreach Program Director
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Through its educational and outreach programs, the Chicago Sinfonietta provides thousands of children and adults with the opportunity to learn about and experience classical music. For many, these programs provide their only exposure to the rich cultural traditions embodied by the music.
Audience Matters
Audience Matters is the Sinfonietta’s core program, targeting 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. This four-stage initiative provides Chicago Public School students with a long-term learning experience, increasing the students’ depth of understanding and degree of retention. more about Audience Matters…
SEED
Student Ensembles with Excellence and Diversity (SEED) provides mentoring for young musicians. The SEED Program identifies talented high school musicians and offers them a series of workshops and master classes taught by Chicago Sinfonietta teacher-musicians in small ensemble settings. more about SEED…
Project Inclusion
The Chicago Sinfonietta developed Project Inclusion to extend opportunities to young orchestral musicians of color, providing one to two year fellowships, mentoring, performance opportunities, and job placement. more about Project Inclusion…