NEWS FROM BSO ORCHKIDS !
Summer at OrchKids
School was out for the summer , but OrchKids continued ! This year , we were thrilled to host our free summer program at Goucher College . The OrchKids summer program is a unique opportunity to bring students from all OrchKids sites across Baltimore together in a three-week program . Instrumental students that attended the summer program received academic tutoring and book club , group lessons , enrichment class , breakfast and lunch , recess , ensemble sectionals , and ensemble rehearsals . We were also able to welcome our musicianship students ( Pre-K through 3rd grade ) back to summer programming for the first time since 2019 . These students practiced songs , rhythms , and mindfulness , participated in violin and piano group lessons , and curbed summer learning loss with tutoring and arts integration .
In addition to regular programming , special events made Fridays extra fun . The first Fun Friday featured special guests BSO Artistic Partner Wordsmith , OrchKids Creative Partner John Tyler , and OrchKids Teaching Artist Rachel Winder leading a variety of creative workshops . The following Friday , students enjoyed some popcorn and soda during a trip to the movies at The Senator Theatre ! The final Fun Friday was one for the books . We kicked off the morning with an impressive talent show before getting ready for the main event - the summer concert ! This concert showcased musicianship
students , chamber music , a summer brass band , and wind and string ensembles . The audience was blown away by students ’ musicianship and energy . Don ’ t miss the magic , check it out for yourself on the BSO OrchKids YouTube channel .
In addition to attending our summer program , students are encouraged to expand their horizons beyond Baltimore by attending music camps across the country ! These outside summer music programs allow students to learn from new , renowned teachers , build connections with professionals , form new friendships , become more independent , and fully immerse themselves in music . This year , 40 students attended various music camps across the U . S . including Interlochen Summer Arts Camp , Brevard Summer Institute and Festival , Camp Encore / Coda , Ithaca College ’ s Summer Music Academy , multiple camps at the Peabody Institute , and more !
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