Gabriel Chamber Ensemble Chamber Music for Children
Our “Chamber Music for Children” educational assembly program for elementary school children:
This is an original, 45-minute one-act play written by Debra Bemiller in collaboration with Simon Maurer and Kathy Miller. It fulfills Gabriel Chamber Ensemble’s mission to foster growth in chamber music appreciation and to encourage young people in their attendance, and involvement.
Based on the life of Franz Joseph Haydn, it features a live performance of chamber music of the 18 th century court, by a string quartet of highly skilled, professional musicians. Students participate in a lively demonstration of the important elements heard in the music. They also have an opportunity to meet and interact with the musicians and actors during a question and answer period.
The presentation, complete with period costumes and humorous dialogue between an 18 th century prince and his court actor “Scherzo” promises to capture the imaginations of young audiences while introducing many to their first live performance of chamber music.
The program is designed for a wide audience range (K thru 6 th grade). Collateral materials are sent to teachers a few weeks prior to the presentation, in order for them to prepare the children with information on the key musical and social concepts, with worksheets developed for each grade and presented in increasing level of difficulty.
“Chamber Music for Children” has already been presented to over 8,000 children in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania.
Reviews from teachers, parents and children are available
For more information about this play, availability of the ensemble and fees, please contact Gabriel Chamber Ensemble via email (gce@gabrielensemble.org)