Vocal
Below you will find a description of each performing arts group and the necessary information to coordinate an educational, cultural, and entertaining experience for your students. All musical content will be appropriately presented according to grade level. Performances are approximately 30 minutes, with 10-15 minutes for a Q & A session at the end of the performance.
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The University of Akron Opera TheatreJanuary 23 & 24, 2025 at 9:00 and 10:00 AM
January 30 & 31, 2025 at 9:00 and 10:00 AM These concerts can only be offered to schools requesting two concerts on the same day. Curriculum Connection: Language Arts OPERA—IT’S ELEMENTARY! The University of Akron Opera Lyric Theatre will present an age-appropriate short children’s Opera Scenes Program, complete with costumes, staging and props at area elementary schools. The students will be exposed to opera, interact with artists and crew, learn more about musical terms and musical forms. Equipment Needed: Tuned piano; well lit area to perform; place to change clothes for male and females and a microphone. Grade Level: 1-6 Concerts Available: 6 |
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Red Campion presents True ColorsFridays only / September & October 2024 and April & May 2025
These concerts can only be offered to schools requesting two concerts on the same day. Curriculum Connection: Anti-bullying, self-confidence, self-awareness, social/emotional component Join Red Campion (4 singers and a pianist) as they explore the idea of inclusion. Performing songs from musical theatre and popular genres, the program asks the question, “What does inclusion mean?” Through songs like, You Have to Be Carefully Taught, World's Apart, and The Rainbow Connection, among other favorites, Red Campion focuses on inclusion, being yourself, and how important acceptance is in today’s world. A timely message for today’s young people – it will inspire discussions long after the show is over. The singers are professionals from northeast Ohio; Lara Troyer, soprano; Denise Milner Howell, mezzo soprano; Timothy Culver, tenor; Brian Keith Johnson baritone; Judith Ryder, piano. Equipment needed: Well-tuned piano or keyboard, podium and a microphone. Grade Level: K-6 Concerts Available: 8 |
Offering Free In-School Performances in a Variety of Disciplines
Quality, free and informal live concerts are offered to all public, private, parochial, charter and home schools in Summit County and surrounding areas. The purpose is to introduce and foster music appreciation, encourage young musicians, and create a connection between cultures and races where music becomes vividly experienced as a universal language. Children's Concert Society enlists outstanding performers and strives to bring the very best of instrumental, vocal, and dance programs to our student communities. These in school performances enable the children to experience the music in a less structured environment--to ask questions, to learn the history of the instruments, and even to touch the instruments! CCS has a close relationship with the School of Music at the University of Akron for these In-School concerts. Along with several professional musicians, many graduate student ensembles perform. Not only are the children inspired by the graduate students, but the graduate students themselves benefit from the exposure to young audiences. This experience demonstrates to them the importance of enriching the children's musical education and may influence them throughout their careers as teachers and/or performing artists.
Instrumental Help students explore how music is made by a broad range of instruments. |
Cultural Diversity Create a connection between cultures and music for students. |
Vocal Explore using your voice as a musical instrument. |
Dance Students can learn how dance helps you see the music. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a cost for the performances?
No, our In School Concerts are FREE! Thanks to the generosity of foundations and donor's support, Children’s Concert Society is able to provide quality, free and informal live concerts to all public, private, parochial, charter and home schools in Summit County and surrounding areas. How long are performances?
All concerts will be appropriately presented according to grade levels. Performances are approximately 30 minutes, with 10-15 minutes for a Q and A session. Can you customize a program?
Some of the groups have customized their programs for each different school level. All musical content will be appropriately presented according to grade levels. How many groups can I bring to my school?
One group per school will be scheduled, but depending on the size of your school, two concerts for that group may be scheduled. Please note, due to setup time, some groups will only perform for a maximum of 200 students and will require two concerts. Do you guarantee the artist I picked?
We will schedule concerts on a first-come, first-served basis. Please number your top five choices in order of preference. |
