Santa Fe Pro Musica educational outreach programs introduce New Mexico residents, including thousands of local schoolchildren, to classical music, and encourage them to learn, perform and create. These programs include:
Youth Concert Series brings thousands of Northern New Mexico students to Santa Fe Pro Musica concerts at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. For many, this is a life-altering first encounter with classical music. This series is underwritten by The Fasken Foundation.
Information for Teachers
The Young Artists Recital presents the CHAMPS! in a gala concert before an enthusiastic and supportive audience. Following the concert is a reception for the young musicians, their families, teachers, friends and the public. This year’s Young Artists Recital is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012.
CHAMPS!
The Santa Fe Pro Musica CHAMPS! (Apprentice Artist Chamber Music Program) is designed for all young musicians from grade school through high school ages who wish to explore the unique art of chamber music. Chamber ensembles are formed from students of similar age and skills and are coached throughout the academic year by professional musicians. Each ensemble learns how to rehearse in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, and works intensely toward its performance in the Young Artists Recital in the spring.
Grand Champs
Designed like our popular Champs (Chamber Music) program for young students, Grand Champs provides an opportunity for musical adults, from high school graduates through seniors, to play chamber music. Adult amateurs of modest to extensive musical experience become members of small, compatible chamber music ensembles. Coached by professional musicians, they are featured in the year-end Grand Champs Grand Finale, a celebratory performance and potluck dinner.
Master classes
Guest artists performing with Santa Fe Pro Musica, and in collaboration with the New Mexico School for the Arts, will offer master classes for all Champs and Grand Champs participants. The public is also invited to these free events. This project is supported by the Thaw Charitable Trust.
Meet the Music, because music education is not just for youngsters! Before each Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra concert at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, conductor Thomas O’Connor presents pre-concert talks, taking listeners inside the music with interesting stories about the lives of composers, their music and their times. He demonstrates his lecture with musical excerpts, clues and cues that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment. Meet the Music is scheduled one hour before each Pro Musica Lensic Orchestra Series Concert, and is free to ticket-holders.
Youth Concerts
Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Youth Concert Series has reached more than 33,000 children and youth since its inception in 1994. At each Youth Concert, conductor Thomas O’Connor, with the assistance of the Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, leads the assembled students through an introduction to musical instruments, program-specific guided listening exercises, and a question-and-answer session.
Beethoven!
Friday, November 11, 2011 at 10am
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Hear Beethoven live! And learn about overtures, concertos and symphoniesClassical Weekend
Thursday, January 26 at 10am
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Romantic music with heart!Mozart!
Friday, April 27 at 10am
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Meet Conrad Tao, today’s teenage superstar pianist
Youth concerts are open to public school, private school and home-schooled students, grades K through 12. To enroll in the Youth Concert Series, please contact Joy McGrath at 505.988.4640, ext. 1000, or e-mail
CHAMPS!
The Santa Fe Pro Musica CHAMPS! (Apprentice Artist Chamber Music Program) is designed for all young musicians from grade school through high school ages who wish to explore the unique art of chamber music. Chamber ensembles are formed from students of similar age and skills and are coached throughout the academic year by professional musicians. Each ensemble learns how to rehearse in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, and works intensely toward its performance in the Young Artists Recital in the spring..
Click here for more details for the 2011-2012 CHAMPS!
Grand Champs
Designed like our popular CHAMPS! (Chamber Music) program for young students, Grand Champs provides an opportunity for musical adults, from high school graduates through seniors, to play chamber music. Adult amateurs of modest to extensive musical experience become members of small, compatible chamber music ensembles. Coached by professional musicians, they are featured in the year-end Grand Champs Grand Finale, a celebratory performance and potluck dinner.
Click here for more details for the 2011-2012 Grand Champs!
Master classes
Guest artists performing with Santa Fe Pro Musica, and in collaboration with the New Mexico School for the Arts, will offer master classes for all Champs and Grand Champs participants. The public is also invited to these free events. This project is supported by the Thaw Charitable Trust.
Schedule for 2011-2012
• Wednesday, September 14, 2:55pm – 3:45pm: Daniel Binelli, bandoneon, Polly Ferman, piano
• Thursday, November 10, 7pm – 9pm: Per Tengstrand, piano, St. Francis Auditorium
• Wednesday, January 25, 7pm – 9pm: Cecile Licad, piano, St. Francis Auditorium
• Saturday, January 28, 3pm – 5pm: Chad Hoopes, violin, New Mexico School for the Arts
• Friday, February 24, 2:50pm – 4:40pm: Szymanowski String Quartet, St. Francis Auditorium
• Monday, April 2, 3:15pm – 4:40pm: Rachel Podger, baroque violin, New Mexico School for the Arts
• Thursday, April 26, 7pm – 9pm: Conrad Tao, piano and composition, St. Francis Auditorium