2022 Education Series Music’s Many Voices

  • March 16-18, 2022 Registration Now Available

  • The Cleveland Orchestra Vinay Parameswaran, conductor

  • Severance Hall Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall

About the Music

GIOACHINO ROSSINI Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell)

WILLIAM GRANT STILL Movement 3 from Symphony No.1 (“Afro-American”)

CARLOS CHAVEZ Symphony No.2 (Sinfonia India), excerpt

REENA ESMAIL Movement 3, “Testament,” from Vishwas

ALEJANDRO GARCIA CATURLA Movement 1, “Danza del Tambor,” from Tres Danzas Cubanas

HUANG RUO Flower Drum Song from Feng Yang

ALBERTO GINASTERA Malambo from Four Dances from Estancia Danza final (Malambo - Final Dance)

JOHN WILLIAMS "Harry's Wondrous World" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts have introduced more than 4 million students to live orchestral music in the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall in historic Severance. This year’s concerts for students in Grades 3-5 feature and amplify classical music’s many voices, and include repertoire by composers of many cultures, races, and genders.

 

From left to right: William Grant Still, Reena Esmail, Alberto Ginastera, Huang Ruo

From left to right: William Grant Still, Reena Esmail, Alberto Ginastera, Huang Ruo

 

Performing Artists

The Cleveland Orchestra
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor

All programs and artists are subject to change as COVID-19 conditions evolve.

Severance Hall, exterior of front entrance.

Severance Hall

Severance Hall is Cleveland’s musical home for symphonic music and other presentations. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome.

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Health & Safety

The Cleveland Orchestra is committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for its musicians, staff, volunteers, and patrons, including students. To ensure your experience with The Cleveland Orchestra is as safe as possible, we continue to consult with The Cleveland Clinic and local public health authorities for health and safety guidelines.

Health & Safety protocols for Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts in March and May 2022 will be announced closer to the concert dates, given the existing uncertainties, especially regarding children under 12.

Any guests who are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms related to a cold or infectious disease are asked to stay home.

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Accessibility Services

Below is a list of the features and services that the Cleveland Orchestra has made available at Severance Hall for this concert.

 

Wheelchair Access & Seating

The venue's seating has reserved special areas for those attending with the use of a wheelchair. Please indicate any special needs when completing Education Concert Online Reservation Form. Ushers are available to assist at each concert.

The Euclid Avenue entrance to Severance Hall is best suited for wheelchair entry, with a convenient drop-off area designated at the curb.

 

Assistance for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Infrared Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available without charge for most performances in the Concert Hall at Severance Hall. Please request one in advance online in the space provided on the Education Concert Online Reservation Form to indicate special needs, or contact the Education Office at 216-231-7349, or House Manager’s office. Head Ushers can explain how to use the ALD.

Interpretive services may be available for certain events at Severance Hall.  Prior arrangements should be made four weeks in advance. Appropriate seat locations may be necessary. 

 

Service Animals

Trained guide dogs and service animals are welcome in Severance Hall. Please indicate any special needs when completing Education Concert Online Reservation Form. If you have any questions, please contact the contact the Education Office at 216-231-7349, or the House Manager.

 

Restrooms

All Smith Lobby restrooms are fully accessible. In addition, private family-accessible restrooms are located in the Smith Lobby and off the Dress Circle Lobby.

 

Additional Information

The Cleveland Orchestra is strongly committed to making our facilities and performances accessible to all patrons. For more information regarding all of our accessibility services, please visit our Accessibility page.