Through the Telescope: Symphony in Space
In the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Very Young People’s Concerts, students will observe and gather facts about the dynamic intergalactic universe, viewed through the telescopic lens of show-stopping, space-inspired symphonic music. The program will connect their cosmic discoveries to the instruments of the orchestra and the structure of the music they will hear, all building to a musical journey into outer space!
Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education addressed by the concert
Additional Cross-Curricular Standards addressed by the concert can be found below
Tennessee Academic Standards:
–Grade K.ESS2: Earth’s Systems: 2 …identify patterns in spring, summer, autumn, and winter
–Grade 1.ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe: 2 – Observe natural objects in the sky that can be seen from Earth with the naked eye and recognize that a telescope, used as a tool, can provide greater details of objects in the sky.
–Grade 1.ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe: 3 – Analyze data to predict between sunrise and sunset, and the change of seasons
–Grade 2.ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe: 1 – Recognize that some of Earth’s natural processes are cyclical, while others have a beginning and an end. Some events happen quickly, while others occur slowly over time.
Live Concerts:
February 28, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. – Clayton Center for the Arts
February 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. – Clayton Center for the Arts
February 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. – Tennessee Theatre – SOLD OUT
Admission: $8.00 per student; $10.00 per teacher/chaperone
* one teacher/chaperone free for every 10 students
*Participating schools are responsible for scheduling transportation
The Very Young People’s Concert is eligible for the Student Ticket Subsidy (STS) Program: The STS grant program provides funds for tickets and transportation for students from Tennessee public schools to experience a broad variety of cultural opportunities, arts disciplines, and artists.
You must register in the Tennessee Arts Commission Online Grants System before you can submit a grant. Registration may take between 1-7 days to be approved. Please register prior to any grant opening or deadline to avoid missing a potential funding opportunity. For more information, visit the Tennessee Arts Commission Online Grants System.
For step-by-step instructions on how to complete STS application for Knox County Schools: Information for STS eGrant VYPC 2023
For more information about the Sheena McCall Young People’s Concert, please contact Erin Gonzalez, Education and Community Partnerships Coordinator at [email protected]
This project is being supported in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance