ENVISO, formerly the Irving Symphony Orchestra Association has established the 'Next Music' program as an outgrowth of its commitment to music education and its aspiration to engage next generations to experience, appreciate and participate in making great music. Collectively, more than 8,300 diverse students are served annually through the ISO's 'Next Music' education initiatives. ENVISO collaborates with the Irving Independent School District and other schools in the neighboring region to produce a variety of transformative education initiatives within the 'Next Music' program. Among them are the annual 'Concerts 4 Kids.' Each year ENVISO produces 4 free concerts designed to engage, educate and inspire every 5th and 7th grade student in the Irving Independent School District, representing more than 5700 young hearts and minds. These remarkable concerts combine live symphonic masterworks and recent film score selections with artfully choreographed and projected local student art work fitting each year's theme.
In the months ahead, ENVISO is moving ahead to establish new grass roots connections to serve students living in Irving but attending Coppell and Carrollton/Farmer's Branch schools within Irving. In the 11.12 season, ENVISO will produce a 'green'-inspired chamber performance for every 3rd grade student in the Irving Independent School District representing a new audience of some 2500 students, and master classes at Ranchview High School within the Carrollton/Farmer's Branch School district. ENVISO will likewise host several roundtable discussions between junior and senior student musicians at Ranchview High School and professional ENVISO musicians regarding academic preparation to become a professional musician.
The 2011 'Concerts 4 Kids' will be presented at Calvery Church, 4401 N. Highway 161, Irving, Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, 9:00AM and 10:45AM.
This event is open to the public. Over the course of 25 years ENVISO has served more than 125,000 students in free performances.
ENVISO, will present 2 concert events for Irving ISD 3rd graders in May 2011 at Calvary Church in Irving. The programming will feature music themed around conservation, natural science and the stewardship of planet earth. This unique event will be the first of its kind, integrating elements of music, lighting, and video. Helping to promote "green" education benefits us all and ENVISO is proud to help further this endeavor.
LES FLEURS
FEBRUARY 11, 2012 8PM: ENVISO welcomes Di Wu, 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finalist to perform Camille Saint-Saėns Concerto #2 with the ISO at this romance-inspired production. Acclaimed Dallas artist, Mr. Leroy Roper, will create human floral installations for this romance-inspired presentation. Performance sponsored by Steinway-Hall of Dallas.
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