Teachers
The LO offers a variety of programs for students of all ages. Questions? Contact Jenny Baughman, Learning and Community Coordinator.
MakingMUSIC
The long-running MakingMUSIC program includes engaging and interactive education concerts and in-school ensemble visits with LO musicians. The program is available to all 4th and 5th graders in Kentuckiana.
The MakingMUSIC curriculum was designed around national, state and JCPS standards in Music/Arts, English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. No matter what your level of music knowledge is, we encourage teachers to incorporate some or all of the provided lesson plans to help prepare students for their MakingMUSIC experience.
Landfill Orchestra
The MakingMUSIC curriculum guide includes lesson plans for creating original instruments from found/recycled objects to create a “Landfill Orchestra”. Students collect items and build DIY instruments at home or in the classroom, then explore creating musical rhythm and/or melodies with their instruments alone or as a group. Students attending a MakingMUSIC concert are encouraged to take their Landfill Orchestra instruments to the concert to play along on a select song.
Inspiration and lesson plans for creating your Landfill Orchestra can be found by visiting the links below.
LANDFILL ORCHESTRA LESSON PLANS
VIDEO: Build Your Own Instrument Demos
MakingMUSIC EDUCATION CONCERTS
MakingMUSIC concerts introduce 4th and 5th grade students to a symphony performance. Schools are encouraged to participate in the Landfill Orchestra program by constructing DIY “trash band” instruments and bringing them to the concert to play along with the orchestra on a select song. Each attending school is also invited to nominate a student to participate in the LO’s young conductor program, Teddy’s Kids.
MAKINGMUSIC CONCERT FAQs & LESSON PLANS
Teddy’s Kids
Each school attending a MakingMUSIC concert is eligible to nominate one 4th or 5th grade student for the LO’s young conductor program, Teddy’s Kids. Participating students will learn the basics of conducting with Music Director Teddy Abrams, then debut their new conducting skills and represent their schools on-stage during a select song at the the concert. Students will be asked to attend 2–3 one-hour group rehearsals with Teddy prior to the performance. Parent/guardian permission is required.
MakingMusic Ensemble Visit – In-School Program
Small groups of LO musicians present programs related to the MakingMUSIC curriculum developed for 4th and 5th grade. Instrument demonstrations are presented in the classroom followed by a 45-min performance. Groups range from 2–5 musicians.
MAKINGMUSIC VISIT GUIDELINES & LESSON PLANS
Coffee Concerts
Coffee Concerts are open to Middle School, High School and college-age students who are ready for the full-length public concert experience. Each performance is preceded by a “Concert Talk” that offers students the chance to learn about the concert program including history, composers and musical genres. Study guides are also provided for each concert. 2019/20 season study available below.
FROM THE NEW WORLD – 27 SEP 2019 || Study Guide
FROM THE SEA – 11 OCT 2019 || Study Guide
VIOLINS OF HOPE – 25 OCT 2019 || Study Guide
DON QUIXOTE and OTHER JOURNEYS – 22 NOV 2019 || Study Guide
MAHLER 5 – 17 JAN 2020 || Study Guide
BRAHMS’ THIRD – 31 JAN 2020 || Study Guide
Chamber Ensemble Visit – In-School Program
LO musicians are available for in-school performances in small ensembles. Groups range from 2–5 musicians and can present programs that are seasonally relevant (ex: holiday-themed). The visit can also include a demo and Q&A session in the classroom preceding the performance.
Abrams’ Kids/Adopt-a-School
Each semester, Music Director Teddy Abrams is an Artist-in-Residence at an area high school where he leads masterclasses and works with students to create a service project that connects their music to the community.
