Junior Symphony Guild, Inc.

The Junior Symphony Guild, Inc. (JSG)
Music Education Programs in Colorado USA

Unique programs to introduce children to symphonic and orchestral music.

MUSIC MENTORING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS (Beginning in the 1999-2000 school year!) Approximately 25,000 children per year are able to interact with professional musicians through the Junior Symphony Guild's education programs, "Tiny Tots" and "Inside the Orchestra." In collaboration with the Denver Musicians Association, "Music Mentoring for Middle Schools" is a perfect addition to the Guild's comprehensive programs.

The program utilizes strong role models and clinicians who, in addition to their artistry, can effectively teach in a group setting. These clinicians work closely with students on tone production, embouchure and posture development, intonation, and problem areas of band and orchestra literature.

Now in preparation: A unique aspect of the program is an established Internet presence designed to share learning experiences with students worldwide. Lesson plans and study materials can be downloaded from this site so that students can prepare in advance of the clinicians' visit. An interactive question/answer format will also be maintained on the website. School music teachers are encouraged to organize questions and provide answers, or seek answers from clinicians or qualified sources.

Contact: For information on Music Mentoring in the Middle Schools:

Tom Jensen, Administrator
Stevie Liptak, President, Junior Symphony Guild: 303-355-7855 (Guild phone)

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TINY TOTS CONCERTS

A unique program, developed by the Junior Symphony Guild to introduce children ages 3-7 to symphonic music.

An unusual and exciting perspective is achieved by having the children sit inside a large circle of 31 musicians where the children are free to move with the music or concentrate on a musician who may be sitting inches from them.

The orchestra entertains the children with familiar classical music from their favorite TV shows, movies, cartoons and commercials. These tiny tots discover orchestra music is all around them every day!

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INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA

A Conductor and fourteen professional musicians perform the "Inside the Orchestra" program at approximately 20 elementary schools each year. The beginnings of an orchestra, musical terms, instrument families, and symphonic and classical music in every day life, are explored in a fun, interactive format.

Inside the Orchestra programs are free to all schools in the Denver metro area and are scheduled in the Fall and Spring. Contact the Junior Symphony Guild to request an Inside the Orchestra program for your school. Concerts will be scheduled in the order in which requests are received.

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About JUNIOR SYMPHONY GUILD, Inc. (JSG)
Mrs. Stevie Liptak, President 303-979-3357

JSG is an independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that has developed and funded unique programs to support and introduce children to symphonic and orchestral music in the Denver area. Proceeds from the JSG Showhouse fund these programs.
The JSG was established in 1958 and has been contributing to the education of music to children for over 40 years.
JSG has raised over $3,000,000 to benefit symphonic music organizations and youth music education programs in the Denver metropolitan area.
JSG coordinates and sponsors a series of 20-22 "Tiny Tots" concerts performed in February at six different locations in metro Denver.
JSG sponsors approximately 16"Inside the Orchestra"concerts in the Fall.
The JSG has approximately 200 volunteer members in the Denver area that dedicate their time to this organization.
The 25th JSG Showhouse, which funds the Guild's educational programs will be the Grant Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania, an 18,000 square foot mansion. Built in 1902 at a cost of $35,000 the 30 room mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes and has been designated a Denver Landmark.