Gloucester Residency 2008-2009

November 25, 2008 was a busy day for these band students! Students enjoyed performances by both the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Woodwind and Brass Quintets. Afterwards, each musician acted as clinicians- imparting experience and advice- making this day-long residency one students won't soon forget.

SOAR Program, Wilson High School

November 18, 2008- Portsmouth Public School students got the opportunity to experience one-on-one coaching from some of the finest VSO musicians. In the music room, in the hall, in the computer lab... music was everywhere!

Norfolk Academy Students Learn About the Horn

November 14, 2008- VSO musician, David Wick, demonstrated the musical virtues and history of the french horn for students at Norfolk Academy. Alongside his wife, Mary - a music educator for Norfolk Academy - accompanying on the piano, he both entertained and inspired!

Arts Within Reach, Holy Trinity Catholic Church

November 5, 2008- Musicians visited students from Holy Trinity Catholic School, giving a performance not only for them, but also for the general members of the community as part of the Arts Within Reach program. The string quartet spent the end of their visit answering questions from thirsty young minds.