The music of Beethoven - concert opportunities!

Lately our "S.Q.U.i.L.T." (Super Quiet Un-interrupted Listening Time) have focussed heavily on the music of Beethoven.  We've heard some excerpts from symphonies, string quartets, and some piano music so far.  3rd and 4th grade students have been studying Beethoven in more depth through the book "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" by Barbara Nichol:

Though we've been checking out video on YouTube and the Berlin Philharmonic's Digital Concert hall, there is nothing better than going to a concert LIVE!

Here are some special opportunities during the next month where students can hear Beethoven's music:

• Sunday, February 17, 3:30pm - Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra's "Ypsi's Got Talent" will feature several soloists and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, "Pastorale".  Tickets and more information available at www.ypsilantisymphony.org

• During the month of February, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will have a "Beethoven Festival" featuring ALL NINE of his symphonies, many concertos, and a bunch of chamber music.   Here's the schedule!   DSO's Beethoven festival