The Park Theater Foundation will launch its first community outreach initiative in the Glens Falls and Lake George school district as part of “Music in Our Schools Month” in March.
Led by Foundation Executive Director Chris Restau, the Music and Technology program will focus on middle and high school students enrolled in general music, band, and orchestra classes. The program will include performances, workshops, and more in collaboration with many of the jazz artists featured regularly in the Foundation’s “Jazz Thursday III” series.
The workshops will focus on music appreciation and cultural education, as well as audiovisual technological comprehension. The guest artist will explain the history of the genre, as well as give a demo of their instrument to further showcase their musical style. A guest AV engineer will demonstrate different sound and lighting effects, and how they influence and impact both the artists and the show’s experiences.
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“The Music and Technology program is the Foundation’s latest foray,” said Restau, “and it is near and dear to my heart.” In an effort to support arts education in our community, this program is just the beginning of what we hope will become a more regular and robust offering that will extend to different local school districts. I would never have found myself in the position I am in today without the opportunities I have had throughout my educational career. I hope this program and future outreach initiatives will inspire more students to participate in the arts in our community, developing their skills and self-confidence.”
For more information, visit www.parktheatergf.com, or call the box office at 518-792-1150.
