Field Trip Friday - Symphony Dress Rehearsal
We are in a really cool coop. We don't meet every week for classes or lessons (unless something special comes up). We are in a field trip coop. Every month or so one of the parents plans a field trip. It works perfectly for us, my kids love it.
Today we went to the KC Symphony. We got to listen to them practice at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. I had never been there before and we were really impressed one with the facility and two with the performances that we were able to see.
The highlight of the day was the unexpected performance by cellist Timotheos Petrin this guy is very talented. Boo left the performance dreaming of learning the cello.
When we arrived the Kansas City Symphony played an amazing symphony in readiness for their weekend performances. Then walked in Timotheos Petrin and - oh my goodness - he is amazing. We were in a dress rehearsal so after the initial run through the symphony stopped and started practicing certain areas of the symphony. Timotheos Petrin was able to play without a score which didn't surprise me. However, what surprised, no amazed me was how he could play any part instantly. If they said to start at a particular place BOOM he was there, all by memory. I was SO impressed.
We had a great day. It cost $2 per person and was well worth the money. I will be on the lookout for more of these opportunities. If you have a symphony in your city you need to see if this is an option for you!
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Today we went to the KC Symphony. We got to listen to them practice at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. I had never been there before and we were really impressed one with the facility and two with the performances that we were able to see.
The highlight of the day was the unexpected performance by cellist Timotheos Petrin this guy is very talented. Boo left the performance dreaming of learning the cello.
When we arrived the Kansas City Symphony played an amazing symphony in readiness for their weekend performances. Then walked in Timotheos Petrin and - oh my goodness - he is amazing. We were in a dress rehearsal so after the initial run through the symphony stopped and started practicing certain areas of the symphony. Timotheos Petrin was able to play without a score which didn't surprise me. However, what surprised, no amazed me was how he could play any part instantly. If they said to start at a particular place BOOM he was there, all by memory. I was SO impressed.
We had a great day. It cost $2 per person and was well worth the money. I will be on the lookout for more of these opportunities. If you have a symphony in your city you need to see if this is an option for you!
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” ©2011-2016 Chickensbunniesandhomeschool. All rights reserved. All text, photographs, artwork, and other content may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of the author Chickensbunniesandhomeschool.blogspot.com
Our symphony's here have great educational programs too for free or cheap! Such a great resource! Thanks for sharing at FTF!
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