Education
Education in music is most sovereign, because more than anything else, rhythm and harmony find their way to the inmost soul and take strongest hold upon it, bringing with them an imparting grace, if one is rightly trained.
-Plato
 
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
 
Outreach education programs serve more than 35,000 adults and children in Greensboro and the surrounding area each year.
 
 
The April Elementary school concerts were a huge success. Thanks to all our wonderful Guild Members who volunteered their time - and all for the children of Guilford County. The photo shows a sneak peek of Nate Beversluis   conducting magic for elementary student guests.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  • K-2 program. (select schools)
  • In-School Ensembles. Ensembles from the GSO visit 72 elementary schools - close to 11,000 children - in Guilford County.
  • Elementary School Concerts.  Each year, close to 12,000 third and fourth graders from both the public and private school systems attend age-appropriate special performances by the GSO.
  • Music In The Middle.  Especially designed concerts by the GSO for every 7th grade student in Guilford and surrounding counties - over 6,000 each year.
  • High School Partnership Program.  GSO musicians visit a chosen high school to perform and mentor the young musicians by coaching sectional rehearsals. The high school later performs prior to a Masterworks concert.
  • Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra, Youth Strings, Allegro Strings and the Flute Choir together provide almost 200 students the opportunity to practice and perform throughout the year. This orchestra is led by Nate Beversluis , Assistant Conductor of the GSO, and is open to all music students in the Guilford County area by audition.
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  • Symphony Preludes. Informal brief lectures by local music experts prior to Masterworks Concerts.
  • Music at Midday. A five concert series for senior citizens. About 700 people enjoyed concerts last year.
  • Women's Chorus. Guild members perform about 25 times a year, offering concerts to groups throughout the county.
 
The members of the Women's Chorus present programs to civic clubs, church groups, schools and senior citizen centers. With more than 25 members, we have lots of fun bringing music to the community, and we would be delighted to add more exuberant voices to our group! For more information or to schedule a performance, please email greensborosymphonyguild@gmail.com.