Arts-X-press is a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students created by the Pacific Symphony in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. 150 students are nominated by teachers throughout Orange County to come together for 5 days of creative exploration each summer. The program has two goals: 1) To expose students to all 5 performing and visual arts; and 2) To foster respect for and interest in each student’s individuality, talents, interests, and background.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Excursion Spotlight: Pacific Symphony

arts-X-press students in all three weeks get a chance to have lunch with Pacific Symphony musicians so that they can learn more what the life of a professional musician is really like. So it's always exciting to see them onstage!
The 5 Browns
Week 1 will hear The 5 Browns at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The 5 Browns — five siblings, five virtuosos — took the music world by storm in 2002, when People magazine called them "The Fab Five." How often do you get to hear FIVE PIANISTS all at once?

Week 3 will attend Symphony in the Cities in Irvine. This popular event attracts thousands of people each summer. Featuring high-quality family entertainment in the great outdoors, the Symphony is joined this year by the Southern California Childrens' Chorus.


Carl St.Clair
Both concerts will be conducted by Music Director Carl St.Clair. Carl has been an important part of arts-X-press since the very beginning, and continues to be an inspiration to students and alumni.

Don't worry, Week 2--you will also get a chance to see your musician friends in action. Many Pacific Symphony musicians also play in the orchestras for Pageant of the Masters and Mary Poppins.
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