The student saw a few familiar faces in the orchestra - from when the symphony's quartet visited Memorial.
The students were taken on a musical journey through time, starting in the year 1000. Music was primarily vocal (sung by voice) until the Renaissance, when recorders and drums were popular. Little by little, instruments were added...
...such as violin, viola, cello and bass (very common in the Baroque period).
In the late Baroque and Classical periods, concertos were performed! The students heard a gorgeous concerto movement by a young violinist. In addition, more wind, brass, and percussion instruments were added to the ensemble!
Pretty soon, everyone was on stage, and the students were introduced to some lesser-known (but still important!) instruments such as as the contrabassoon, bass clarinet, and English horn.
By the end of the concert, there was a full modern symphony orchestra on stage! As a finale, they played a medley of Star Wars, composed by John Williams. This was certainly a favorite!
Big thanks to the parents who volunteered to chaperone- we hope you had fun too!
If your child is in third grade (or if you know a third grader), ask them about their favorite part of the concert!
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