For Families
The Rio Hondo Symphony Association cares deeply about children in our communities. Our concerts welcome family participation and celebrate their attendance. The Music Enrichment Programs, held at school sites, develop interest in instruments. In these programs, Wendy Velasco presents stringed instrument lessons to 3rd grade students, Laura Stone presents woodwind lessons to 4th grade students, and Norman Majors presents brass instrument lessons to 5th grade students. Each student also receives information about the Rio Hondo Symphony's concert schedule, and a coupon for the iPod raffle is provided to encourage student interest in attending the concerts.
Going to the Concerts - And Maybe Winning an iPod!
Students in grades 3 - 12 not only get to enjoy a wonderful live orchestral performance, but will also have the opportunity in each of our Diamond Jubilee Season concerts to win an iPod in a free raffle. Before the concert, parents sign a publicity release for the student to be eligible for the drawing, the coupon is placed in the treasure box, and after the concert, the winner is named. The winner must be present to win.
Shannon Kakuk of East Whittier, Gabriel Vargas of Anaheim, and Caitlin Sales of Whittier are our lucky winners for the first three drawings.
Kids 12 and Under
Please come to the membership table at the next concert to pick up a ticket for a free cookie at intermission!
Try These Fun Music Links!
Kids, maybe you'd like to have a little fun with music. Try this link to Wendy Velasco's "Just for Kids" music webpage.
Looking for music lessons? Parents, perhaps you have wondered where to look for information about getting just the right music teacher for your child. Music educator Wendy Velasco provides guidelines for choosing the right instructor and information about local teachers. She also provides information to help you advocate for music in our schools.
For Teachers
Teachers, Wendy Velasco has provided a booklet to construct with your students to help them learn about string instruments. Simply download the booklet here and have fun!
For classroom activities to help you explore Peter and the Wolf with your students, try this page at MoreEducation.com.