Symphony Trek: The Next Generation

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As part of its educational mission, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) engages with schools in Hamilton and Marion counties to share its love and appreciation for classical music and the positive impact it can have on lives.

Classical music is unique from other musical genres in how it is composed and how it is experienced. CSO wants students to become more familiar with the wide variety of instruments in the orchestra. Near the end of the students’ elementary school years, they may be deciding which instrument they want to play in middle school music programs and beyond. This special program gives them a great opportunity to ask questions and see the instruments up close.

A few examples of how CSO implements this part of its mission is through a “Petting Zoo” and the “Sounds Exciting!” programs.

• During the “Petting Zoo,” students get to interact with CSO musicians and see which instruments may appeal to them. This up-close experience takes place at their own schools in a comfortable and familiar setting.
• The “Sounds Exciting!” program brings fifth-grade students to the Payne & Mencias Palladium to hear the CSO play live in Carmel’s beautiful concert hall built with world-class acoustics.

The life-long impact these types of interactions can have and are proud to be a part of the cultural education of area students.

If you want to help, please donate to CSO’s educational initiatives at this link.