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2016 YPC Study Guide

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Compiled by Anna M Leppert-Largent February 2016

3

2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

Around the World with the SBSO

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Teachers I am so glad that you made the commitment to bring your students to the 10th Annual Young Peoplersquos Concert on Friday March 18 at the Temple Theatre You your students and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra are going to have a wonderful time exploring the dances from different countries with Auditioning Conductor Andreacutes Franco as our tour guide This is a special opportunity for your students to experience the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra LIVE in concert There is nothing quite like hearing music live in a glorious venue such as the Temple Theatre This concert will be an experience that your students will remember for a lifetime Please find information and hyperlinks that can provide you with information that can help your students gain some knowledge about the music prior to and after coming to the Temple Theatre I have provided you with both WORD and a pdf documents And feel free to use what you want without worry of copyright infringement from me or the SBSO The SBSO is able to bring this concert to you and your students at no cost due to the generosity of our underwriters Impact Saginaw and The Morley Foundation Many thanks for their continued support of bringing music to the youth of the Great Lakes Bay Region Enjoy the concert

Anna

Anna Leppert-Largent SBSO Director of Education

4

Audience Behavior Expectations

The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Temple Theatre staff want all students to have an enjoyable experience during their visit This will help them associate attending a concert as a positive exciting event Here are some suggestions for proper conduct when attending a concert Speak quietly before the performance Be silent during the performancemdashno whispering to neighbors Sit-up straight and listen closely ndash the presenter is on stage especially for you Clap and participate only at appropriate times If an adult tells you to do something listen We would also like the students to take an active role in listening to and observing the event The performers are here to connect with the students the only way to make this happen is for students to actively observe the performance

5

SAGINAW BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday March 18 2016 at 1200 noon Temple Theatre Saginaw Michigan

Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor

ldquoAround the World with the SBSOrdquo 2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

AARON COPLAND Rodeo Hoe Down (1900-1990)

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY Dances of Galaacutenta

(1882-1967) 6 Allegro vivace (beginning in m 443 to end)

JOHANN STRAUSS JR The Gypsy Baron Overture

(1825-1899)

GYOumlRGY LIGETI Concert Romacircnesc

(1923-2006) 2 Allegro vivace 4 Molto vivace

GEORGES BIZET Carmen Suite No 1 (1838-1875) 2 Aragonaise

6 Les Toreacuteadors

GEORGES BIZET LrsquoArlesienne Farandole

ARY BARROSO Aquarela do Brasil (1903-1964)

6

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of Jenn Englehardt

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since It was incorporated as a separate non-profit corporation in 1953

The Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan In addition to its classical concerts the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber pops educational and historical concerts as well as opera ballet and modern dance

Now in its 80th season the SBSO has established a proud legacy of superb musicianship innovative programs and comprehensive educational experiences for the residents of Great Lakes Bay Region Traditionally the music selections for each season combine and contrast challenging signature orchestral works with the best twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces World premiers by regional composers have been featured most seasons

The mission of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is to advance the appreciation of orchestral music to our diverse audiences through high quality performances and innovative educational programs

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

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GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

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The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

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had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

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The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

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Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

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8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

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4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

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17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

2

Compiled by Anna M Leppert-Largent February 2016

3

2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

Around the World with the SBSO

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Teachers I am so glad that you made the commitment to bring your students to the 10th Annual Young Peoplersquos Concert on Friday March 18 at the Temple Theatre You your students and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra are going to have a wonderful time exploring the dances from different countries with Auditioning Conductor Andreacutes Franco as our tour guide This is a special opportunity for your students to experience the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra LIVE in concert There is nothing quite like hearing music live in a glorious venue such as the Temple Theatre This concert will be an experience that your students will remember for a lifetime Please find information and hyperlinks that can provide you with information that can help your students gain some knowledge about the music prior to and after coming to the Temple Theatre I have provided you with both WORD and a pdf documents And feel free to use what you want without worry of copyright infringement from me or the SBSO The SBSO is able to bring this concert to you and your students at no cost due to the generosity of our underwriters Impact Saginaw and The Morley Foundation Many thanks for their continued support of bringing music to the youth of the Great Lakes Bay Region Enjoy the concert

Anna

Anna Leppert-Largent SBSO Director of Education

4

Audience Behavior Expectations

The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Temple Theatre staff want all students to have an enjoyable experience during their visit This will help them associate attending a concert as a positive exciting event Here are some suggestions for proper conduct when attending a concert Speak quietly before the performance Be silent during the performancemdashno whispering to neighbors Sit-up straight and listen closely ndash the presenter is on stage especially for you Clap and participate only at appropriate times If an adult tells you to do something listen We would also like the students to take an active role in listening to and observing the event The performers are here to connect with the students the only way to make this happen is for students to actively observe the performance

5

SAGINAW BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday March 18 2016 at 1200 noon Temple Theatre Saginaw Michigan

Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor

ldquoAround the World with the SBSOrdquo 2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

AARON COPLAND Rodeo Hoe Down (1900-1990)

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY Dances of Galaacutenta

(1882-1967) 6 Allegro vivace (beginning in m 443 to end)

JOHANN STRAUSS JR The Gypsy Baron Overture

(1825-1899)

GYOumlRGY LIGETI Concert Romacircnesc

(1923-2006) 2 Allegro vivace 4 Molto vivace

GEORGES BIZET Carmen Suite No 1 (1838-1875) 2 Aragonaise

6 Les Toreacuteadors

GEORGES BIZET LrsquoArlesienne Farandole

ARY BARROSO Aquarela do Brasil (1903-1964)

6

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of Jenn Englehardt

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since It was incorporated as a separate non-profit corporation in 1953

The Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan In addition to its classical concerts the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber pops educational and historical concerts as well as opera ballet and modern dance

Now in its 80th season the SBSO has established a proud legacy of superb musicianship innovative programs and comprehensive educational experiences for the residents of Great Lakes Bay Region Traditionally the music selections for each season combine and contrast challenging signature orchestral works with the best twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces World premiers by regional composers have been featured most seasons

The mission of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is to advance the appreciation of orchestral music to our diverse audiences through high quality performances and innovative educational programs

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

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4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

3

2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

Around the World with the SBSO

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Teachers I am so glad that you made the commitment to bring your students to the 10th Annual Young Peoplersquos Concert on Friday March 18 at the Temple Theatre You your students and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra are going to have a wonderful time exploring the dances from different countries with Auditioning Conductor Andreacutes Franco as our tour guide This is a special opportunity for your students to experience the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra LIVE in concert There is nothing quite like hearing music live in a glorious venue such as the Temple Theatre This concert will be an experience that your students will remember for a lifetime Please find information and hyperlinks that can provide you with information that can help your students gain some knowledge about the music prior to and after coming to the Temple Theatre I have provided you with both WORD and a pdf documents And feel free to use what you want without worry of copyright infringement from me or the SBSO The SBSO is able to bring this concert to you and your students at no cost due to the generosity of our underwriters Impact Saginaw and The Morley Foundation Many thanks for their continued support of bringing music to the youth of the Great Lakes Bay Region Enjoy the concert

Anna

Anna Leppert-Largent SBSO Director of Education

4

Audience Behavior Expectations

The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Temple Theatre staff want all students to have an enjoyable experience during their visit This will help them associate attending a concert as a positive exciting event Here are some suggestions for proper conduct when attending a concert Speak quietly before the performance Be silent during the performancemdashno whispering to neighbors Sit-up straight and listen closely ndash the presenter is on stage especially for you Clap and participate only at appropriate times If an adult tells you to do something listen We would also like the students to take an active role in listening to and observing the event The performers are here to connect with the students the only way to make this happen is for students to actively observe the performance

5

SAGINAW BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday March 18 2016 at 1200 noon Temple Theatre Saginaw Michigan

Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor

ldquoAround the World with the SBSOrdquo 2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

AARON COPLAND Rodeo Hoe Down (1900-1990)

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY Dances of Galaacutenta

(1882-1967) 6 Allegro vivace (beginning in m 443 to end)

JOHANN STRAUSS JR The Gypsy Baron Overture

(1825-1899)

GYOumlRGY LIGETI Concert Romacircnesc

(1923-2006) 2 Allegro vivace 4 Molto vivace

GEORGES BIZET Carmen Suite No 1 (1838-1875) 2 Aragonaise

6 Les Toreacuteadors

GEORGES BIZET LrsquoArlesienne Farandole

ARY BARROSO Aquarela do Brasil (1903-1964)

6

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of Jenn Englehardt

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since It was incorporated as a separate non-profit corporation in 1953

The Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan In addition to its classical concerts the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber pops educational and historical concerts as well as opera ballet and modern dance

Now in its 80th season the SBSO has established a proud legacy of superb musicianship innovative programs and comprehensive educational experiences for the residents of Great Lakes Bay Region Traditionally the music selections for each season combine and contrast challenging signature orchestral works with the best twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces World premiers by regional composers have been featured most seasons

The mission of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is to advance the appreciation of orchestral music to our diverse audiences through high quality performances and innovative educational programs

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

4

Audience Behavior Expectations

The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Temple Theatre staff want all students to have an enjoyable experience during their visit This will help them associate attending a concert as a positive exciting event Here are some suggestions for proper conduct when attending a concert Speak quietly before the performance Be silent during the performancemdashno whispering to neighbors Sit-up straight and listen closely ndash the presenter is on stage especially for you Clap and participate only at appropriate times If an adult tells you to do something listen We would also like the students to take an active role in listening to and observing the event The performers are here to connect with the students the only way to make this happen is for students to actively observe the performance

5

SAGINAW BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday March 18 2016 at 1200 noon Temple Theatre Saginaw Michigan

Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor

ldquoAround the World with the SBSOrdquo 2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

AARON COPLAND Rodeo Hoe Down (1900-1990)

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY Dances of Galaacutenta

(1882-1967) 6 Allegro vivace (beginning in m 443 to end)

JOHANN STRAUSS JR The Gypsy Baron Overture

(1825-1899)

GYOumlRGY LIGETI Concert Romacircnesc

(1923-2006) 2 Allegro vivace 4 Molto vivace

GEORGES BIZET Carmen Suite No 1 (1838-1875) 2 Aragonaise

6 Les Toreacuteadors

GEORGES BIZET LrsquoArlesienne Farandole

ARY BARROSO Aquarela do Brasil (1903-1964)

6

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of Jenn Englehardt

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since It was incorporated as a separate non-profit corporation in 1953

The Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan In addition to its classical concerts the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber pops educational and historical concerts as well as opera ballet and modern dance

Now in its 80th season the SBSO has established a proud legacy of superb musicianship innovative programs and comprehensive educational experiences for the residents of Great Lakes Bay Region Traditionally the music selections for each season combine and contrast challenging signature orchestral works with the best twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces World premiers by regional composers have been featured most seasons

The mission of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is to advance the appreciation of orchestral music to our diverse audiences through high quality performances and innovative educational programs

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

5

SAGINAW BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Friday March 18 2016 at 1200 noon Temple Theatre Saginaw Michigan

Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor

ldquoAround the World with the SBSOrdquo 2016 Young Peoplersquos Concert

AARON COPLAND Rodeo Hoe Down (1900-1990)

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY Dances of Galaacutenta

(1882-1967) 6 Allegro vivace (beginning in m 443 to end)

JOHANN STRAUSS JR The Gypsy Baron Overture

(1825-1899)

GYOumlRGY LIGETI Concert Romacircnesc

(1923-2006) 2 Allegro vivace 4 Molto vivace

GEORGES BIZET Carmen Suite No 1 (1838-1875) 2 Aragonaise

6 Les Toreacuteadors

GEORGES BIZET LrsquoArlesienne Farandole

ARY BARROSO Aquarela do Brasil (1903-1964)

6

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of Jenn Englehardt

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since It was incorporated as a separate non-profit corporation in 1953

The Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan In addition to its classical concerts the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber pops educational and historical concerts as well as opera ballet and modern dance

Now in its 80th season the SBSO has established a proud legacy of superb musicianship innovative programs and comprehensive educational experiences for the residents of Great Lakes Bay Region Traditionally the music selections for each season combine and contrast challenging signature orchestral works with the best twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces World premiers by regional composers have been featured most seasons

The mission of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is to advance the appreciation of orchestral music to our diverse audiences through high quality performances and innovative educational programs

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

6

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra

Photo courtesy of Jenn Englehardt

The SBSO was created as a project of the Saginaw Department of Parks and Recreation in 1935 and has performed an annual concert series ever since It was incorporated as a separate non-profit corporation in 1953

The Orchestra is a fully professional ensemble which draws its members from throughout Michigan In addition to its classical concerts the Orchestra has produced a wide variety of chamber pops educational and historical concerts as well as opera ballet and modern dance

Now in its 80th season the SBSO has established a proud legacy of superb musicianship innovative programs and comprehensive educational experiences for the residents of Great Lakes Bay Region Traditionally the music selections for each season combine and contrast challenging signature orchestral works with the best twentieth-century and more contemporary pieces World premiers by regional composers have been featured most seasons

The mission of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra is to advance the appreciation of orchestral music to our diverse audiences through high quality performances and innovative educational programs

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

7

Auditioning Conductor

ANDREacuteS FRANCO

Recently named Music Director of the Signature Symphony at TCC and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Andreacutes Franco has established himself as a conductor to watch

Mr Francorsquos 2014-15 highlights included subscription debuts with the Columbus and Fort Worth symphony orchestras as well as return engagements with the Houston and Saint Louis symphonies In 2015-16 he will make debuts with the Chicago Sinfonietta Grant Park Orchestra OK Mozart Festival and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and will return to conduct the Corpus Christi and Fort Worth symphony orchestras

A frequent guest conductor in the US Europe and South America Andreacutes Franco has appeared with the Elgin El Paso Eugene Lake Forest Mississippi Springfield and Stockton symphony orchestras the Orquesta Sinfoacutenica de Castilla y LeoacutenSpain the National Symphony OrchestraPeru as well as with the National Symphony Bogotaacute Philharmonic Medellin Philharmonic and EAFIT Symphony Orchestra in Colombia Festival appearances include the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music the Oregon Bach Festival and the Wintergreen Music Festival in Virginia

Mr Franco formerly served as Music Director of the Philharmonia of Kansas City (2004-2010) as Associate and Resident Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (2009-2014) and as Leonard Slatkinrsquos Assistant Conductor during the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2013)

A native of Colombia Andreacutes Franco is dedicated to preserving and performing the music of the Americas As Principal Conductor of Caminos del Inka he has led many performances of Latin American music by composers of our time such as Jimmy Loacutepez Gabriela Frank and the popular Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla

Born into a musical family Andreacutes Franco began piano studies with his father Jorge Franco An accomplished pianist he studied with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jose Feghali and attended piano workshops with Rudolph Buchbinder in Switzerland and Lev Naumov in France He studied conducting with Marin Alsop Miguel Harth-Bedoya Kurt Masur Gustav Meier Helmut Rilling Gerard Schwarz and Leonard Slatkin

Mr Franco holds a bachelorrsquos degree in Piano Performance from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotaacute Colombia as well as master of music degrees in Piano Performance and Conducting from Texas Christian University

Andreacutes Franco is married to Victoria Luperi Principal Clarinetist in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

8

Composers and Their Music

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Nationality USA Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstcoplandphp httpwwwpbsorgwnetamericanmastersaaron-copland-about-the-composer475 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAaron_Copland

Based on William H Stepprsquos fiddling tune Bonapartersquos Retreat httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=1yeQucos9-M

httpwwwnprorgplayerv2mediaPlayerhtmlaction=1ampt=1ampislist=falseampid=171501799ampm=171620321

Information and Listening Guide with video performance httpjuniorcertmusicbweeblycomhoedown-from-rodeohtml

ZOLTAacuteN KODAacuteLY (1882-1967) Nationality Hungary Time Period Late Romantic into 20th Century httpwwwikshuindexphpzoltan-kodalys-life-and-workshort-biography httpsenwikipediaorgwikiZoltC3A1n_KodC3A1ly

Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiDances_of_GalC3A1ntacite_note-sf-2

Program notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesKODALY-Galantai-Tankoc-28Dances-of-Galanta29aspx

httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notesitem719-kodaly-dances-of-galanta

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ZGWn40ayPkI

JOHANN STRAUSS JR (1825-1899) Nationality Austria Time Period Romantic

httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplststraussjphp httpsenwikipediaorgwikiJohann_Strauss_II

Program notes httpwwwlaphilcomphilpediamusicoverture-gypsy-baron-johann-strauss-jr

Information about the operetta httpsenwikipediaorgwikiThe_Gypsy_Baron

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Z3Z-YtG-RXg

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

9

GYOumlRGY LIGETI (1923-2006) Nationality Romania Time Period 20th Century

httpwwwgyorgy-ligeticom httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGyC3B6rgy_Ligeti

Program Notes httpwwwsfsymphonyorgWatch-Listen-LearnRead-Program-NotesProgram-NotesLIGETI-Concert-Romanesc-(Romanian-Concerto)aspx

About Composing the Piece httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=EztaJApmdqM

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=tpuL4xTQSws

GEORGES BIZET (1838-1875) Nationality France Time Period Romantic httpwwwclassicalnetmusiccomplstbizetphp httpwwwmusicacademyonlinecomcomposerbiographiesphpbid=95 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiGeorges_Bizet

CARMEN (program notes) httpwwwutahsymphonyorginsightprogram-notes1000-bizet-carmen-suite-no-1 CARMENmdashAragonaise video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=alQa0nDlZKU

CARMENmdashLes Toreadors video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=ihf2CSqW09w

BOTH -- httpwwwlasrcsuclaedugeoffprognotesbizetcarmensuitehtml FARANDOLE (listening guide)

httpwwwmhhecomsocsciencemusickamienstudentolc36htm Info httpsenwikipediaorgwikiL27ArlC3A9sienne_(Bizet)

Video httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=WNScAdFSak4 ARY BARROSO (1903-1964) Nationality Brazil Time Period 20th Century

httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAry_Barroso Information httpsenwikipediaorgwikiAquarela_do_Brasil

Video (There are lots of arrangementsmdashdifferent instrumentation some with vocals Not certain which version Mr Franco will use but here is a short one) httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=Ah1O8XQQcUM

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

10

The Temple Theatre

The year was 1926 and Saginaw Michigan was without a concert hall after the beautiful Conservatory of Music burned The City was growing and the Elf Khurafeh Shrine was planning to build a Temple and move from the Masonic Lodge building across the street to the proposed site At this same time Colonel W S Butterfield head of the Butterfield Theatre chain was looking to build a flagship theatre for his chain in Saginaw When the Colonel met the Shrine who planned to build an auditorium as part of their temple the die was cast Collaboration was formed with the Shrine and Butterfield who agreed to furnish and lease the theatre for 30 years

Architects Osgood and Osgood of Grand Rapids Michigan were hired to design the new structure and to include the latest in technology Notable among the features of the building are fireproof construction geo-thermal cooling of the auditorium spectacular acoustics and state of the art stage rigging and dimming systems for the lights

Henry C Webber Construction Company of Bay City Michigan was the successful bidder and contracted to construct the facility There were only six months from the breaking of ground until the Butterfield Company began to install the theatre equipment This is a remarkable accomplishment in that day The structure and furnishings were completed and a grand opening was held on July 28 1927

The programming of the theatre was a combination of live vaudeville acts and a photoplay commonly called a silent movie A ten-piece orchestra under the direction of Joe Abbenante played live accompaniments to these attractions The theatre was also equipped with one of the 12 Butterfield Special Barton Pipe Organs--195 built specifically for this theatre The organ remains and is preserved in original playing condition The instrument continues to be played prior to many events held in the theatre

As time passed the theatre experienced a decline in the interest of vaudeville patrons tastes were changing to the sounds of big band wide screen motion pictures and live national appearances The Temple was quick to supply the community with the entertainment it was yearning for However the theatre encountered competition as newer more modern facilities opened

Several individuals tried to revive the facility but despite their efforts the Temple was weakening at her 75th birthday experiencing a failing boiler system (from 1927) which

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

11

had burst pipes and many leaks The roof was deteriorating with water leaking through the ceiling and damaging plasterwork in the theatre destroying walls and the domed ceiling and crumbling plaster appeared along the stairways Seats on the main level were chipped and torn all of the carpet was worn and the electrical system (from 1927) was overloaded and not large enough to handle the amount of electricity required to operate the theatre Without heat in the building one more winter would have drained the Temple of its lifeblood The theatre now known as the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo was now facing demolition In 2002 the family of Dr Samuel Shaheen purchased the Temple Theatre and the adjoining three-story building which contains a grand ballroom Premier Room Leopard Lounge and a commercial kitchen After an investment of more than seven million dollars the ldquoShowplace of Northeastern Michiganrdquo has been returned to her original glory

The Temple celebrated her 80th anniversary showcasing the original colors and textures applied in 1927 Gold leafing and hand-painted details throughout the entire building add grandeur and intrigue while restoring the Theatrersquos much deserved elegance Since the renovation the Temple has hosted many national artistsshows including BB King Jewel Garrison Keillor Anita Baker Menopause the Musical Dora the Explorer Jose Feliciano and George Carlin It is the home of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra the Saginaw Choral Society the Saginaw Valley Concert Association and the Temple Theatre Organ Club httptempletheatrecomabout-the-temple

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

12

The Words Orchestra and Symphony

Q Of what do you think when you hear the word orchestra A If you are like most people your answer would be ldquoA group of people playing

different instruments with the string instruments as an important elementrdquo

Q Now how about the word symphony A A group of people playing different instruments with strings as an important

element Maybe

Explanation 1 The words orchestra and symphony are NOT synonyms ie they do not mean

the same thing nor are they interchangeable

2 wwwdictionarycom definitions a Orchestra a group of performers on various musical instruments

[including families (groups) of strings woodwinds brass and percussion] for playing music such as symphonies operas popular music and [movie background music]

b Symphony a three- or four-movement (section) musical piece played by an orchestra

3 TRIVIAmdashit is very likely that during the next 25-50 years these words WILL become synonyms do to usage)

What is an Orchestra Definitions

An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries but changed very little in composition during the course of the twentieth century

A smaller orchestra (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra

A full-size orchestra (between 70 to 100 players) may sometimes be called a symphony orchestra or philharmonic orchestra These prefixes do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra)

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

13

Instruments of the Orchestra GENERAL gtgt Brittenrsquos The Young Personrsquos Guide to the Orchestra

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=3HhTMJ2bek0

Listening Guide for The Young Personrsquos Guide httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusiclisteninglabsharedlistening_guidesbritt

en_the_young_persons_guide_to_the_orchestrapdf Online Videos of Musical Instruments gtgt From The Enjoyment of Music Edition 10 httpwwwwwnortoncomcollegemusicenj10completecontentindexinstrumentshtm

STRINGS Violin httpenwikipediaorgwikiViolin Lots of FUN stuff here There are audios photos labeled with parts of the violin close-ups of the pegboard bridges and fingering charts Even talks about the electric versions Good external links too Viola httpenwikipediaorgwikiViola Similar to VIOLIN site Good audio clips Cello httpenwikipediaorgwikiCello Similar to previous 2 sites Goes into various sizes of instrument (the smaller ones made for youngsters To full-size) and compares them Lots of audio links and external resource links Bass httpenwikipediaorgwikiDouble_bass Similar to other sites Emphasis on bow types and construction Good photo of gut strings Physics A Simple Introduction to the Vibrations in Strings httpwwwphysunsweduaujwstringshtml

WOODWINDS Flute httpenwikipediaorgwikiFlute Oboe httpsimplewikipediaorgwikiOboe httpenwikipediaorgwikiOboe

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

14

Clarinet httpenwikipediaorgwikiClarinet Bassoon httpenwikipediaorgwikiBassoon Physics How Do Woodwinds Work httpwwwphysunsweduaujwwoodwindhtml Lots (almost too many) of details

BRASS French Horn httpenwikipediaorgwikiHorn_(instrument) Trumpet httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrumpet Trombone httpenwikipediaorgwikiTrombone Tuba httpenwikipediaorgwikiTuba Brass Instrument Acoustics An Introduction httpnewtphysunsweduaujwbrassacousticshtml

PERCUSSION Timpani httpenwikipediaorgwikiTimpani Snare httpenwikipediaorgwikiSnare_drum Percussion httpenwikipediaorgwikiPercussion_instrument This is a site that links you to almost any other percussion instrument

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

15

Ideas for Classroom Activities

PRIOR to Concert

Before the concert discuss with your students what they are about to see Walk them through the experience of entering the theatre being seated by ushers watching the program and having a reaction of what they are about to see and hear Since music is an auditory experience and a concert is the witnessing of music being performed your class will enjoy some of these activities

1 Learn the names and spelling of the instruments and what produces the sound in each Strings the sound is made by bowing plucking or slapping the strings to make the sounds of the violin viola cello and the double bass Woodwinds the sound is produced by a reed vibrating at the end of an instrument like the clarinet oboe and bassoon The sound of the flute is made by the wind cutting over both sides of the mouthpiece Brass the playerrsquos lips vibrating at the end of a horn like the French horn trumpet trombone and tuba Percussion the sound is produced by striking or shaking the instrument such as timpani drums cymbals marimba xylophone and triangles (PA amp S)

2 Ask if anyone in the class has heard orchestra music before and what kinds of feelings did they have as they listened (LS)

3 Ask if anyone has heard the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra perform What was it like (PA)

4 In small groups have the students talk about what they might hear what kind of instruments may be used or what expectations they have formed based on the current information (PA)

5 Ask each child which instrument she likes the best Is it the way it sounds The way it looks Or

a Have himher write a paragraph about it (LS) b Have himher prepare a short speech to share with the class (LS) c Have himher draw sculpt or a detailed view of the instrument (PA)

6 Play a recording of individual instruments Have the class decide which

instrument is playing and what was producing the sound vibrating strings lips mallets vibrating reeds etc (PA amp S)

7 Have your students write three or four paragraphs about a concert they have attended before This could be as simple as a school choral or band concert or as big as a concert held at a stadium Have them describe the venue the performers and their feelings about the performance (LA)

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

16

8 Ask the students if they have attended an event at the Temple Theatre Have them share their experience with the class What did it look like How are the seats arranged What was on the stage Were there curtains

Concert Activities

Upon arrival at the theatre and before the program actually begins there is generally a down time This is a great time to re-enforce theatre etiquette as well as what they are about to learn and experience We suggest the following activities to keep your students focused on the performance and enjoying the Temple Theatre experience

1 Ask if anyone in the class recalls what they should be doing once the performance starts (LS)

2 Ask if anyone can find the American flag The organ console Etc

3 As members of the Orchestra are seated ask what instrument(s) they see and guess whether the sound will be high or low As the musicians begin to warm-up confirm if the sound is mostly high or low

4 Ask if anyone knows to which family of instruments those on upstage platform belong (Percussion) Can anyone name some of them

Post-Concert Activities

Once you have returned to the classroom after the performance you are able to explore additional activities Here are several opportunities to continue learning about the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra American music and the instruments of the orchestra

1 A Classroom Orchestra Write the name of each instrument in the orchestra on a piece paper and place them in a bowl Be sure to have sufficient instruments for you classroom count (Remember that there are more string instruments in an orchestra so having two or three violins to one flute would work) Have each student draw from the bowl Have the student ldquomakerdquo hisher instrument draw sculpt etc as well as prepare a short report about how that instrument produces sound Have students make presentations to the class (PA S LA)

2 Have your students write a piece of music Depending on their skill level they

could either write the music or improvise as they play Have them perform it for their classmates (PA)

3 What is the one concept or idea that your students took with them from the

performance If they are musicians how will it effect their performing (PA)

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

17

4 Ask students to write a short poem inspired by one of the pieces of music they heard (LA)

5 Have the student select a type of musician she would like to be Why is that

appealing to each one Have them role play this musician (LA)

6 Ask students to write a short story describing what their typical day might be like as if they were a professional musician (LA)

7 Ask students to compare and contrast two different pieces music from the

concert (LA)

8 Music often tells stories Ask students to pick a piece of instrumental music and write a story to go along with the music (LA)

9 Have your students pretend they are entertainment reviewers (critics) and have

them write a critique of the performance Make sure they are discussing what they liked and didnrsquot like and telling why they feel that way Feel free to forward these on to the Temple Theatre (LA)

10 Ask students to draw paint or sculpt their favorite piece of music from the

performance (MCPA)

11 Many artists have been influenced by musicians or have used music or musicians as a theme in their art Have your students do some research and bring in pieces of art that depict music or were influenced by music Have them discuss the story behind them (HPASS)

12 Select an instrument from the orchestra What was its origin How did it evolve to

modern day instrument (H)

13 What were some of occasions or reasons the music we are hearing was written How or where did people hear music in the past (HSSMC)

14 How did music serve different purposes than it does today What was

considered popular music in different eras Why do you think people listened to that style of music then and our style of music now (PAH)

15 Have your students do a cultural timeline for what was happening during the time

period of one of the featured composers Have them research the types of art fashion dance and theatre that were popular during that time How were all of the arts influenced by each other (HSSMC)

16 Study the different types of music that have been popular in different eras in the

US Why did it become popular and what was going on in the United States at that time period that may have influenced the music styles (PAH)

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

18

17 Some of the music performed today was written long ago How was the world different in that time period What were some of the common geographic political and philosophical principles behind their thoughts back then Discuss ideas that were different then and how our modern thoughts have evolved into our current thoughts and beliefs (HSSMCPA)

18 During the concert individual musicians will play solos Each solo is featured

while the rest of the orchestra accompanies the performance Discuss the difference between the SOLO part and the ACCOMPANYING part (PA)

19 Borrow an instrument and have the class examine it carefully to see how the

sound is produced and controlled by the musician (S amp PA)

20 Have a student who plays an instrument bring it to class and demonstrate how it is played (PA)

21 Contrast the experience of listening to music from a recording to hearing it at a

live concert How does seeing the performer change the experience (PALSLA)

22 Write a brief description of your trip to the Temple Theatre and your feelings

about live music performance What was the most fun about your experience Did you learn anything new (LAHLS)

Learning Links Key (H) History (LA) Language Arts (LR) LiteratureReading (LS) Life Skills (M) Math (MC) Multi-Culture (PA) Performing Arts (PE) Physical Education (S) Science (SS) Social Studies

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Music Vocabulary

baton a wand used by a conductor bow a rod having horsehair drawn tightly between its two raised ends used in playing

instruments of the string family

composer a person who writes (composes) music composition a piece of music concertmaster the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra who is usually

also the assistant to the conductor conductor a person who by means of gestures leads performances of musical

ensembles especially orchestra bands or choruses double reed of or pertaining to wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds

fastened and beating together as the oboe and bassoon downbeat first beat of the measure the strongest in any meter dynamics element of musical expression relating to the degree of loudness or

softness or volume of a sound form the structure or shape of a musical work based on repetition contrast and

variation the organizing principle in music forte the Italian term for loud indicated in the musical score by the marking f genre General term describing the standard category and overall character of a work harmony the simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of

intervals and chords Not all music of the world relies on harmony for interest but it is central to most Western music

mallet a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes kettledrums marimbas glockenspiels etc

melody succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unit meter the rhythmic element as measured by division into parts of equal time value performance a musical dramatic or other entertainment presented before an

audience piano the Italian term for soft indicated in the musical score by the marking p rehearsal a session of exercise drill or practice usually private in preparation for a

public performance ceremony etc rhythm the controlled movement of music in time scale a series of tones or pitches in ascending or descending order Scale tones are

often assigned numbers (1ndash8) or syllables (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) slide the U-shaped tubular section of the trombone that can be pushed in or out to alter

the length of the air column and change the pitch steady beat regular pulsation tempo rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in

Italian texture the interweaving of melodic (horizontal) and harmonic (vertical) elements in the

musical fabric theme melodic idea used as a basic building block in the construction of a composition tonality principle of organization around a tonic or home pitch based on a major or

minor scale

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

valve a device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

venue the scene or locale of a performance

Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra 2015-2016 Temple Theatre 201 N Washington Ave Saginaw 48607

Great Lakes Bay Regionrsquos only youth orchestra for advanced string woodwind brass amp percussion players Audition required

The SBYO meets on Sundays from 2 to 5 at the Temple Theatre

Session 3 March 13 to March 20 April 3 to May 15 $175 Concerts are held on the last day of session

Generous need-based scholarships are available through application with support from Optimist Club of Saginaw and Saginaw Tuesday Musicale Tuition Assistance Form can be found at wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

Call for information about scheduling an audition time

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

March 19mdash8 PM From Central Europe Andreacutes Franco auditioning conductor Music by Strauss Ligeti Kodaly and Brahms

April 21 100 Men Who Cook Apple Mountain May 7mdash8 PM A Knight of Romance Laura Jackson auditioning conductor Music by Brahms Tian and Strauss

May 15mdash3 PM Saginaw Bay YOUTH Orchestra Roderick Bieber and James Hargett conductors

SBSO Board of Directors Michael Brush President Samuel Tilmon Vice PresidentTreasurer Carlos Ramet Secretary Floyd P Kloc President Past President

Andrea Alexander Karen Andon Donald Carlyon Paul C Chaffee Michael Elliott John Markey Arlene Maul Linda P McGee Lou Ognisanti

Larry Robinson Katie Sunderman Anthony Taylor

SBSO Administration Dan McGee Chief Executive Officer Kristina Kukla Marketing Coordinator

Anna Leppert-Largent Production ManagerDirector of Education Gregg Emerson Powell Orchestra Personnel Agent

David P Rupp Volunteer Financial Manager Don Belcher Librarian

Roderick J Bieber amp James Hargett Youth Orchestra Conductors

201 N Washington Ave Saginaw Michigan 48607 989-755-6471 989-755-1420 FAX

wwwsaginawbayorchestracom