Current Trends in the Implementation of Educational Concerts of Symphony Orchestras: A Review of Literature 

Authors

  • Leoni Hadjithoma European University, Cyprus  Author

Keywords:

educational concerts, symphony orchestra, trends

Abstract

This presentation focused on the current trends in the implementation of educational concerts of symphony orchestras. The aim was to collect, organize and present innovative approaches on how to design enjoyable educational concerts for students and provide them with memorable experiences. Data was collected from orchestra websites, reports, books and published thesis and doctoral dissertations. Results show that educational concerts are usually designed by a conductor often in collaboration with the director of the music education department of an orchestra. Teacher and student resources, and teacher training are provided to prepare the students for the experience. The choice of repertoire depends on the learning objectives of each concert, but the musical tastes and needs of the students should always be taken into consideration. The students are actively engaged in various ways during the concert. Assessment of educational concerts is carried out and the results are used internally for improvement of future concerts. 

Author Biography

  • Leoni Hadjithoma, European University, Cyprus 

    Leoni Hadjithoma is a piano teacher at the Nicosia Music School Yiangos Michaelides and a music teacher at the English School, Nicosia. She is also a PhD candidate in Music Education at the European University, Cyprus. She has been collaborating as a piano duo with Borislav Alexandrov since 2002. Since then they been participating in festivals and giving recitals in Europe and the Middle East. They have collaborated with orchestras in Cyprus and abroad performing concertos for 2 pianos and orchestra. They often give educational concerts for children of all ages in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Education of Cyprus, the cultural centre Technopolis20 and the Cultural Foundation of the Bank of Cyprus. 

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Published

2024-02-04

Issue

Vol. 15 (2018)

Section

Articles