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    • => Contact Us
    • ASO Jobs
  • Our Concerts
    • Next Concert
    • Tickets & Subscriptions
    • Special Guest Performers
    • ASO Musicians Highlights
  • YOUR ASO
    • Maestra Teresa Cheung
    • Principal Pops Conductor, Nick Palmer
    • Concertmaster Genaro Medina
    • Performance Venues
    • P I C T U R E S
  • Outreach
    • Education & Community Overview
    • School Programs
    • ASO Youth Programs
    • Family Programs >
      • Virtual Cushion Concerts
    • Nursing Home Shows
  • About Us
    • ASO History
    • Administrative Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Symphony League
    • Contact Us
  • Support the ASO
    • Luncheon with Maestra Teresa Cheung
    • Become a Sponsor
    • ASO at the Mishler
    • Donate
    • Symphony League
    • Gala
  • Musician Resources
    • Musician Interest Form
    • Covid-19 Performance & Safety Guideline
    • Spring 2021 String Musician Availability Form
    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing Form
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In School Workshops and

​ Classroom Demonstrations

Our in school workshops act as an introduction to music and instruments. A symphony representative will share basic knowledge of instrument groups within the symphony and demonstrate how each instrument is played. Students will learn about Classical music through music listening, and will have an opportunity to discuss or draw interpretations of what they hear. Real instruments will be on hand for the students to look at, touch and even try! These workshops are given FREE of charge to schools in our service area. For more information please contact the ASO office at 814-943-2500 or email Missy Andre, Office Manager, at aso.office@atlanticbbn.net.

In School
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Full Symphony

Performances

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce a new program available for schools throughout our region. In years past many schools used to bus children to and from the Mishler Theatre to observe symphony performances, but now the Symphony could come to you!

How is this possible?

Thanks to a generous Education Grant from the T.Dean Lower and Jane Young Lower Trust.


In School Duet/ Ensemble

Performances

Our Small scale Duet or Ensemble performances are generally meant for larger groups to enjoy. This program also introduces the children to instruments while providing them with an in person demonstration and listening experience  given by our very own professional musicians. They will offer insight into their profession, answer the tough questions like "How long have you been playing?", "How long do you practice every day?" etc... and aim to inspire the students to pick up and play instruments themselves! Please see the video below of our outreach performance at St. Johns School in Lakemont, PA last June.

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Husband and Wife Mark & Sally Minnich have a very unique style that will surely WOW your students!
Thanks to a generous Educational Grant from the T.Dean Lower and Jane Young Lower Trust, the ASO is able to offer this outreach program at NO cost to the schools! For information or to book a performance at your school, please contact the ASO office at 814-943-2500, or email Executive Director, Pamela Snyder Etters at aso.petters@atlanticbbn.net.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

​ SPONSORS

T. DEAN LOWER &


JANE YOUNG LOWER


​ TRUST

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WOLF-KUHN


​ FOUNDATION

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814-943-2500

1331 12th Avenue
Suite 107
Altoona, PA 16601
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