EducationSapporo Symphony Orchestra
Concerts for Younger People
Kitara First Concert / Sapporo Metropolitan Area Junior Concert
Kitara First Concert by courtesy of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara
Kitara First Concert has started on 2004 for all the 6th grade elementary school pupils studying in city of Sapporo. Every year 9 concerts are held, and approximately 15,000 pupils enjoy the concerts by Sapporo Symphony Orchetra. This activity has expanded towards the metropolitan areas around Sapporo, which consist of 8 cities, towns and villages.
Concert Schedule for the fiscal 2024
| 9/30～10/2、10/23～25 Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara |
Doshin Junior Classic / Junior Classic Concerts
Doshin Junior Classic / Pricky Junior Classic
Junior Classic Concerts are held for Elementary and Junior High students. Some concerts are sponsored by municipal government offices, and supported by the Hokkaido Shimbun and other organizations. The Sakkyo Volunteer Pricky also co-sponsor some concerts.
Junor Classic Concerts for fiscal 2024
| 6/11 Asahikawa | 6/20 Noboribetsu |
| 6/25 Eniwa | 8/30 Otaru |
| 8/31 Tomakomai | 10/3.4 Sapporo |
| 10/9 Otofuke | 10/10 Obihiro |
| 10/28 Sapporo | 11/11 Kyowa |
Agency of Culture : Children Development Program by Culture and Arts (Tour to schools)
Children Development Program, Agency of Culture
School Visit Concerts sponsored by the Agency of Culture. For the concerts in schools, we present not only music but introduce instruments, and perform school songs. Prior to a visit by the orchestra, a small number of musicians go to each school and give a short presentation. The pre-visit makes students familiar to the classic-symphonic concert, and something to look forward to.
Visiting Schools – fiscal 2024-
| 9/2 Kushiro-shi | 9/24 Aomori-pref |
| 9/25 Akita-pref | 9/26 Miyagi-pref |
| 12/10 Yoichi-cho |
Collaboration & Development
Program for Music Creation
Sapporo Symphony Orchestra hopes children with abilities to experience joy in music. We present music education program collaborated with school education. Through a workshop, we hope children to know joy and happiness gained from thinking and by imagination.
Clinic for Brass Band Players
As a specialist in instruments, Sapporo Symphony Orchestra carries out Instrumental Clinic for young brass band players, cooperating with the local boards of educations and brass band federations within Hokkaido. This project is supported by organizations including "Do-Re-Mi-no-Hako Music Fundraising."
Concert Schedule for the fiscal 2024
| Music School by Do-Re-Mi-no-Hako (TBD) |
| Instrumental Clinics (TBD) |
Special Support Schools Concerts
As commissioned by Hokkaido Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Sapporo Symphony Orchestra members visit Special Support Schools to present ensemble concerts.
Concert Schedule for the fiscal 2024
| 6/18 Hokkaido Uryuu special-needs school | 8/28 Hokkaido Kitamishien special-needs school |
| 9/4 Hokkaido Hakuou special-needs school | 9/9 Hokkaido Hakodate special-needs school |
Collaboration with Universities / Comprehensive Learning
Sapporo Symphony Orchestra has concluded mutual cooperation agreement with the Hokkaido University of Education in 2005. Orchestra will present lectures and accept internships from the University. In addtion to this, the orchestra concluded cordination and cooperation agreement with Sapporo Otani University in 2016. Students of Otani appear on the stage and the orchestra sends in lecturers to present special lectures. Musicians and office staff also attend the elementary, junior high and senior high students visiting as a part of school visits and/or comprehensive learning hours.
Activities in Community
Doshin Welfare Fund Concerts
With an assistance from Hokkaido Shimbun Social Welfare Fund, together with Red Feather Community Fund, we visit hospitals and welfare facilities. Small size ensemble concerts are held within the city of Sapporo and nearby towns where the orchestra itself given a concert.
Concert Schedule for the fiscal 2024
| TBD | |
Visiting Communities
Meeting people and communicating with our supporters through music are very important. Sapporo Symphony Orchestra visits communities and presents small size ensembles in various ways.
Concert Schedule for the fiscal 2024
| 7/19 JR Tower Myomu concert～Culture-night （JR Tower） | 8/2 North Pacific Bank presents Classical Concert（Muroranshi Shiminkaikan） |
Lobby Concert at the Subscription
Lobby Concert before the Subscription © M.Sato
Orchestra members present the Lobby Concert at the hall lobby before the start of each subscription concert. Members also welcome the guests and express their thanks at the end of the concert. We feel fact to face contact is essential.
