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The Academy's Outreach program fuses fine music with the community, providing listening and educational opportunities for school age children. Let us come share our passion at your school, as we truly want to be a part of the music and education in our community.
The purpose of the outreach program is to introduce, through an educational setting, the various aspects of music to students of all ages: elementary through high school. Our Outreach programs feature members of our esteemed faculty in woodwinds, strings, and voice who are also working professionals. We will come into your school and present educationally sound and musically exploratory programs. The length of the programs can be tailored to meet the scheduling needs of your school: 30, 45, or 60 minute programming.
Last year, to celebrate "Music in our Schools" during the months of March, April, and May, our faculty, have performed at elementary, middle and high schools, interacting with students of varying ages and musical abilities.
This year, we are offering the following Outreach Programs to local and regional schools. Please contact Jennifer Lobo, Outreach Coordinator, to schedule a visit for your school. 717-399-9733 or jlobo@pamusacad.org.
String Outreach Programs:
The Newstead Trio: Sara Male, cello, Michael Jamanis, violin, Xun Pan, piano
Meet the Music: Elementary School
Interactive workshops introduce students to various instruments through demonstration and hands-on experience. Students are encouraged to participate, since the performers have a set of instruments suited for the students.
Music of the World: Upper Elementary, Middle & High School
This presentation is geared toward larger groups and could be held in an auditorium. Short excerpts of musical works are performed through the perspective of their geographical and historical place of creation. The program can be customized to tie in to the current studies in the school's history and/or geography classes.
Max Goes to the Zoo - A Musical Storybook: Elementary & Middle School
An original script written by the Newstead Trio, "Max Goes to the Zoo" is a rhyming story about a young boy's imaginary trip to a zoo. Students are introduced to several musical terms. As Max encounters each featured animal they are encouraged to predict, describe and discuss the characteristics of the musical portraits.
Music and Art: All Ages
In this program, students are encouraged to create works of art in conjunction with the music performed. The complexity of the musical selection is determined by the age of participating students. Teachers or administrators are given a wide range of repertoire from which to choose from for the class performance. This program is geared to provide enhancement of creative skills with both visual/aural stimulation and imagination. This program can also be adapted to incorporate the art instructor(s) from the participating school. In this instance, a work of art is created on stage while the Trio performs, providing a tangible creation for the event.
Voice Outreach Programs:
John Darrenkamp, baritone:
Personal Introduction to Singing: Elementary, Middle, & High School
John Darrenkamp shares his extraordinary career as an opera singer with the Metropolitan Opera and City Opera in New York City for over 20 years. Students of all ages have a chance to get up close and personal to hear his voice, his stories, and music from music theatre and opera.
Singing in the Rain: Elementary, Middle, and High School
John Darrenkamp and Jennifer Lobo swap styles as students enjoy learning the differences between Opera and Musical Theatre.
Jennifer Lobo, soprano:
Personal Introduction to Singing: Elementary & Middle School
Jennifer Lobo, a recent transplant from New York City, teaches students about the difference between jazz, music theatre, and opera styles through her life-long journey as a singer.
The History of Music Theatre: An American Genre: Middle & High School
Learn about how Music Theatre grew up as a truly American genre from its operetta and musical comedy roots in the early 1900s to all the way to contemporary music theatre. Hear highlights from the golden age of musicals (1940s-1950s), the changes during the 70s, and the British invasion in the 80s.
Woodwind Outreach Programs:
Dr. Matthew Allison, flute
"The Frog Prince" Elementary School
Matthew Tells the story of "The Frong Prince" with the accompaniment of flute music. The characters, actions, and scenes come to life with reminiscent themes. This one-man-act includes dialogue, music, and audience participation!
"Musical Transistions" Middle and High Schools
Matthew performs and discusses selections of unaccompanied flute music from several different periods and genres. Students will outline music history by listening to and discussing music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods in classical, jazz, and Latin genres!
Here are what past participants had to say about our Outreach programs:
"My students learned about several styles of music and were exposed to pieces sung in other languages. They gained knowledge about a career in singing through questions and answers. The exposure to a professional male singer and his varied repertoire of pieces may have been the only time some of the children heard a man sing classical music."
-Mrs. Sarah Repkoe, Central Manor Elementary, Penn Manor SD (on John Darrenkamp)
""The best aspect was the educational connections made for the audience; it was not merely a performance. It was also exciting for the students to learn about professional musicians in our own backyard. It was a tremendous opportunity for our school and a highlight of our year!""
Janine Miller, Reidenbaugh Elementary School, Manhiem Township SD (on the Newstead Trio)
""The Newstead Trio made their instruments and music appealing to young students. It was awesome to see such talented professionals know and understand children and how to grab their attention. How refreshing!""
-Dorene Byler, Akron Elementary, Ephrata Area SD
""Our students learned that with talent, education, and hard work, you can achieve your goal to be a professional singer.""
-Dr. Brenda Leiby, New Holland Elementary, Elanco SD
""The children all really enjoyed it-- from toddler to cynical 8th graders! Rainer was positively ANIMATED! He was even down on the floor with the toddlers and he played everything from birdcalls to Rock-n-Roll on the different types of recorders.""
-Viki Murphy, The New School (on Rainer Beckman)
""Many of our students commented on Dr. Allison's amazing technical prowess. His performance and presentation was exceptional!""
-Jill Klinger, Ephrata Middle School, Ephrata SD
More About Outreach
To request information about an Academy Outreach program for your school or organization, or to book an educational program for your site, contact Jennifer Lobo at 399-9733.
