Civic Arts Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 030325 FINAL

Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO), now in its 34th season, is a regional professional ensemble dedicated to sustaining and extending the rich heritage of classical music for chamber orchestra for 8 to 40 musicians through inspiring performances and engaging educational programs that enrich life in our local communities. PCO offers a wide range of programming. This flexibility allows for the commission of new works and the performance of undiscovered gems. Conductor Lawrence Kohl’s concert programs are uniquely designed to illuminate common musical threads that bind together works being presented and to engage the audience through fostering a deeper appreciation of the music. PCO musicians perform with the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, Ballet and Theater orchestras and in movie soundtracks recorded at Skywalker Ranch. PCO members tour and solo internationally. PCO has had a Tri-Valley and, specifically, a Pleasanton presence for over three decades. The Livermore Independent enthused, “the Pacific Chamber [Orchestra] is indeed the best you can hear . . . a treasure beyond price.” PCO's educational program has brought classical music to over 300,000 children through full-orchestra matinee concerts, clinics for middle and high school music students, and introductions to musical concepts in the elementary school assembly program. Please describe how you plan to market this project. In fall-winter the list of all the elementary school classroom and music teachers is updated. After the date has been arranged with the Pleasanton Middle School, a descriptive announcement encouraging teachers to signup their classes is emailed to each elementary school classroom teacher. As teachers signup their class, inquiries are made to be sure that the other teachers in that school and the same grade level are aware of the program. Typically, the hall fills up quickly and a waiting list is then created so that if a class drops out (which seldom happens), then there is a class that can take it's place. Explain how this project will be implemented and include a brief timeline for implementation. The Music Director, with the assistance the Education Manager, reserves the with the District and Pleasanton Middle School at the beginning of the school year. The announcement is sent out after winter break for teacher and class signups. The Music Director and Education Manager develop the educational materials that will then be emailed one to two weeks before the concert. The Education Manager coordinates all details with the elementary school teacher. Logistical arrangements are made through the PMS music teacher. On the day of the concert, PCO volunteers will serve as ushers to welcome them to the performance, and at the end of the performance, to thank all for coming to the concert and to get instant feedback., Back in their classrooms, teachers will seek out student impressions of the concert experience which can be shared through letters and drawings and sent back to PCO’s Music Director. Identify the organization(s) that your agency will partner with on this project. (A Collaboration Agency Form is required for each collaborating agency.) Enter N/A if not applicable. PCO collaborates with the Pleasanton Unified School District. Page 86 of 116