What is NSO In Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa?

The National Symphony Orchestra aims to reach a wide audience through its classical
subscription series, pops concerts, and one of the countrys most extensive educational
programs. Through the many activities the NSO provides, the Orchestra aims to share all the
elements of classical music with the community members in a short time period.

The NSO is pleased to bring these programs to neighborhoods from Brookland to NoMa
January 6-12, 2015. Due to the excitement the NSO recently experienced playing in the
Capitol Hill/H St. NE area, Brookland to NoMa will be the focus in 2015. This flier describes
many of the activities the NSO could present, with an emphasis on chamber performances,
education and community engagement programs. We hope people of all ages will embrace
classical music with the same excitement that we do at the NSO.

Please consider the following activities and let us know which you feel would be of greatest
interest to your organization or venue. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact us.

Programs Offered
1. Chamber Music Performances: Small groups of NSO musicians perform classical music
for adults and/or family audiences.

2. Night Clubs: Classical music can be enjoyed everywhere. NSO musicians perform in
relaxed night clubs or other small venues for intimate musical experiences.

3. In-School Ensembles: A small group of musicians perform and demonstrate their
instruments for a school program. Best for grades 1-8.

4. Community Service Performances: NSO musicians perform at various community venues
(churches, businesses, senior centers).

5. Conducting: NSO conductors or musicians work with and conduct college or high school
small ensembles, orchestras, or bands.

6. Sectionals/Coachings: Musicians work with a group of students who play the same
instrument on current repertoire (e.g. the NSO clarinetist would work with the clarinet section of
your ensemble).

7. Clinics: NSO members coach groups on musical topics (intonations, reed making, etc.).

8. Master Classes: Individual students perform for an NSO musician who then critiques the
performance and offers constructive advice for an audience of other students and teachers.


Programs continued
9. Pre-Concert Events: NSO members hold lectures and panel discussions before NSO
concerts for audience members.

10. Method Workshops: Popular workshops include Suzuki string classes or Alexander
Technique.

11. Artistic Exchanges: Explore the diverse forms of music native to your cultural heritage
and how it has influenced classical music (Native American drumming, Mariachi bands, etc.).

12. Music Appreciation Classes: NSO members introduce students to classical music in fun
and interactive classes.

13. Instrument Petting Zoos: Children get a hands-on experience with the various
orchestral instruments.

14. Speakers Bureau: NSO members and staff speak at public events, at board meetings,
with music teachers and principals, or at other special gatherings.

15. Arts Professionals Round Table: NSO staff members meet with other arts professionals
to discuss topics of mutual interests and to share ideas.

16. Create Your Own: Have something else in mind? Come up with an idea or event and let
us know! We will work to develop a program that suits your needs.


Requesting An Event

The deadline for registration is September 25, 2014.

To register your event, you can complete the accompanying Activity Request Form and return it
to:


In Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa
National Symphony Orchestra
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
PO Box 101510
Arlington, VA 22210


For more information about In Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa,
please contact:

Warren G. Williams, III
Manager of Community Relations
National Symphony Orchestra
Phone: (202) 416-8112
wgwilliams@kennedy-center.org
NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Brookland to NoMa
January 6-12, 2015
Activity Request Form

CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS:
______
TELEPHONE: CELL PHONE:
FAX: EMAIL: ______________________________


Check one (1) of the following. Please use a separate Activity Request Form for each activity you would like
to request. Refer to the Flyer for descriptions. You may attach a separate sheet for more space.

1. Chamber Performance
2. Night Club
3. In-School Ensemble
4. Community Service Performance
5. Conducting
6. Sectional/Coaching
7. Clinic
8. Master Class
9. Pre-Concert Event
10. Method Workshops:
a. Suzuki
b. Alexander Technique
11. Artistic Exchange
12. Music Appreciation Class _______
13. Instrument Petting Zoo
14. Speakers Bureau
14. Arts Professionals Round Table _______
15. Create Your Own
(describe below)
Detailed Description of the requested activity:
Please be as detailed as possible, including information
about the venue, size of audience or number of students
involved, age and level of student musicians (if
applicable), repertoire (if applicable), musical
background, etc.











Desired date and time of event:


Desired length of event:


Location name/address /telephone where
activity is to take place:



Any other information that would be helpful
for us to know in reviewing your request:




Please return this form by September 25, 2014 to:
In Your Neighborhood: Brookland to NoMa
National Symphony Orchestra
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
P.O. Box 101510
Arlington, VA 22210
Or email to: wgwilliams@kennedy-center.org