Education Program

Invite the Dakota String Quartet or Dakota Wind Quintet to work with students in the format of your choice.
Each of our programs is customized for the ages and abilities of your students.

· University/College Programs
· High School Programs
· Junior High/Middle School Programs
· Elementary/Preschool Programs

Informal Concert
Performance of chamber music and discussion with students. Appropriate for band/orchestra students.
Duration: 30-45 minutes

Instrumental Clinic
Musicians work individually with small instrumental groups. Students will be asked to play, so they
must have their own instruments. Prepared music is not necessary.
Duration: 30 minutes

Informal Concert/Instrumental Clinic Combination
10-15 minutes of an informal concert followed by an instrumental clinic.
Duration: 30 minutes

Master Class
Musicians will coach individual students in front of a peer audience on previously prepared solo literature.
Max duration: 60 minutes

Sectional
Musicians will coach band/orchestra students on prepared ensemble music.
Students must have their own instruments and prepared band or orchestra music in hand.
Duration: 30 minutes

Elementary / Preschool Concerts

Informal Dialogue/Concert
Performance and discussion of instruments and age-appropriate musical concepts.
Question and answer section included. Designed for all students, preschool and grades K-6.
Duration: 30 minutes

Visit the following web sites for more information on orchestral music and classical music:
PlayMusic.org
American Symphony Orchestra League
Musiclassical
CultureFinder
Global Music Network
National Public Radio
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids