Linking Music to the Future

Each year two free concerts are held at the Belle for over 1,200 Fourth Grade students from the south central region of North Dakota.  The next Linking Music to the Future Education Concerts are scheduled for April 16, 2010 in the Belle Mehus Auditorium. The concerts will feature the guest artist for the April 17, 2010 Concert, Dan Kamin, mime. For more information please contact the Symphony Office at 258-8345 or bmso@midconetwork.com.  Concerts Sponsored by:       

Master Classes

During concert week we will offer master classes by our guest artists.  We anticipate offering master classes sometime during the week of:

•  March 16 - 19, 2010 (vocalists) 

More details will be posted closer to the actual time of the master classes.

Drumming for Everyone

Drumming for Everyone is not about learning to play a drum, but instead uses the metaphor of music as a tool to stimulate listening skills, self-expression, and build morale.  A background in music is not necessary or even helpful.  The general outcomes of the workshop will be: team building, stress reduction, enhanced listening skills, and stimulation of the creative thought process.  The 90 minute workshop is taught by Scott Prebys.  The symphony provides instruments and any necessary materials.  Workshop participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.  Call the symphony office to arrange a workshop for your place of business or school and inquire about fees.

Young Artist Competition

Open to North Dakota college students.  The winner will receive a monetary prize from the Symphony League and an invitation to perform a full concerto, as featured artist with The Symphony in the 2010-2011 concert season.

Youth Orchestra

The Symphony Youth Orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Eric Lawson, Concertmaster for the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra.

It is sponsored by the Bismarck-Mandan Orchestral Association and Bismarck State College.