The board, musicians, staff and volunteers are very proud of the many educational opportunities that we are providing in our community each and every day. We work in cooperation with the Lafayette Public Schools, private schools and music teachers to create and implement programs of importance to our youth.
Each year the LSO provides:
Symphony-On-The-Go
A free program for 4th graders, introducing over 2000 youngsters to the joy of symphonic music, while enhancing educational curriculums. Teachers CLICK HERE to download an application.
Musical Petting Zoo
In tandem with our Family Concert, the LSO provides young and old alike the chance to touch and play a variety of instruments found in the orchestra. For many, this is the first hands-on experience with a musical instrument. Maybe the next Mozart will be inspired by this hands-on approach!
Lollipop Concert
The Lollipop Family Concert is a fun and affordable way for children and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to experience the symphony. An interactive and entertaining experience for the entire family. Click on the Concerts page for information on this year's Lollipop Concert!
Strings Attached
A program that allows 3rd and 4th graders to get a free violin lesson on a child-size violin. LSO musicians visit school classrooms with the violins to allow children this great experiance.
Puccini's Backstage with the Symphony
A free program that invites families to attend an LSO dress rehearsal. Includes free pizza and a tour of the Long Center with the conductor. RSVP required.
Family Cushion Concert
A free program held local libraries for children ages 4-12. Kids get the chance to interact with a special guest musician and hear a musical story while sitting on comfy cushions!
Keller Competition
Musicians age 22 and younger compete for the opportunity to perform as featured soloists with the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra. The "Keller Concert" as it has become known, is one of the most popular concerts each year.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Keller Competition: Maria Bell, flute; Bryan Park, cello; Christopher Park, violin.
The finalists will perform with the LSO on Friday, November 18, 2011.
McPherson Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Richard McPherson, the LSO is able to offer scholarships each year to qualifying students for the purpose of summer music camp or private lessons. The application deadline is usually in early March. The recipients of the 2011 McPherson Scholarships are:
- Galen Bower
- Isaiah Butler
- Makala Collins
- Devin Dubree
- Lauren Ehrmann
- Abigail Escobar
- Jesse Garcia
- Kayla Hackerd
- Raven Kincaid
- Gabryelle Lucio
- Beatrice Masters
- Raul Perez
- Alex Roller
