Education and Community
Betty Agent and Brian Wharton leading a family event at Auburn Library
Did you know that in addition to the outstanding music you hear on the stage, Auburn Symphony Orchestra engages youth and adults throughout Auburn in education programs? Take a look at the list below and contact info@auburnsymphony.org or call 253.887.777 to learn more.
Link Up brings great repertoire and hands-on music learning from the classroom to the concert hall. This highly participatory program is designed by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute. All fourth grade music classes in Auburn School District and Muckleshoot Tribal School will be provided curriculum for a high quality and fun music education program. The culminating performance gives students the opportunity to sing, play, and dance along with Auburn Symphony Orchestra, performing the music they have practiced throughout the year.
Interested in sponsoring Link Up or participating with your school? Email Rachel Perry at info@auburnsymphony.org.
Meet the Music, pre-concert talks
Join selected experts prior to the concert for informative and interactive conversations about music.
Discounted Teacher and Student Tickets
Teachers, students, and their family members are eligible to receive $12 tickets to Auburn Symphony Orchestra performances. We strive to keep these important opportunities accessible!
Art Inspires Art
Original art and music lessons designed for elementary aged children. This program is delivered in person to schools and virtually through videos available for free on auburnsymphony.org. Children learn about music from an ASO musician who plays and talks about the stories behind the music. Then a teaching artist from the Interurban Center for the Arts demonstrates a visual art project using simple materials available in most homes.
Side-by-Side and Pre-Concert Programs
School ensembles are invited to join the Auburn Symphony on stage in a side-by-side performance or perform in the lobby prior to a concert.
“I am incredibly thankful for Wesley Schulz and all of the musicians for allowing our ARHS Orchestra students to share their concert. It was a fantastic learning experience for all of the students and for myself. This orchestra is a gem in this community, and I believe that including these students could help new families start attending the Auburn Symphony concerts. I sincerely hope we have a chance to do this again.”
“I am so pleased that the Auburn Symphony reached out to our school to create this connection between student musicians and professionals! What an incredible opportunity for our students to sit next to experts on their instruments and to learn from Maestro Schulz! Our students carry this valuable experience back to the school and enrich the quality of our music programs.”
School Clinics with Wesley Schulz
Maestro Schulz visits music classrooms in the Auburn area to work with instrumental ensembles. Schulz has years of experience working with youth orchestras and young musicians and is excited to share his enthusiasm for classical music with developing players.
Chamber Music in Schools
Chamber groups of Auburn Symphony Orchestra musicians are available to visit your school! String, brass, or woodwind groups perform a 45-minute, interactive program designed to excited students about music.