The Manchester Music Festival helps local schools enhance their current music curriculum through live music performances, demonstrations, and assistance in creating and maintaining educational programs for students. All these programs are available to schools free of charge.
Residencies:
Each spring a small classical music ensemble visits area schools. MMF musicians play for smaller groups of students creating an atmosphere that promotes conversation. Visits are generally two hours in duration and can be geared to specific age groups. Recently, the MMF String Quartet visited schools with a guest guitarist. One piece in their repertoire was a version of Jimi Hendricks' Purple Haze arranged for string quartet and electric guitar. The students loved it and it brought back memories for many of the faculty!
Demonstrations:
MMF regularly visits schools demonstrating string instruments. Thanks to a grant from the Stratton Foundation and Vermont Arts Council our “Meet the Music” program was offered to seven southern Vermont elementary schools. Children were offered a demonstration of all the string instruments and a performance by violinist, Joana Genova and violist, Ariel Rudiakov.
Tailored Programs:
MMF Education Director, Heidi Johnson will work directly with your school to help create or enhance an in-school or after school music program. Past or current programs include:
Manchester Elementary Middle School
Assistance in securing funds to purchase 24 violins for the 3rd grade general music class
Sunderland Elementary School
Creation of an after school ensemble program
Currier Memorial School
Danby VT - Donation of an upright piano
Fisher Elementary School
Arlington VT - Creation of after-school program for instruction in violin and cello
The school residency for spring 2010 is currently booked.
Please contact us for a demonstration or assistance with a tailored program.
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