St. Joseph Symphony launches new music education program for kids
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Symphony launched a new program for kids to learn, enjoy and create classical harmonies.
Beginning Adventures in Classical Harmony (B.A.C.H.) is a hands-on, child-focused experience that aims to combine storytelling, live instrument demonstrations and guided listening.
The program is inspired by the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and is designed to help young learners explore the fundamentals of music playfully and engagingly.
B.A.C.H. is funded through a grant from the Norma and William Kenney Charitable Foundation.
"B.A.C.H. brings our mission full circle," said Nancy Schmidt-Brunson, executive director of the St. Joseph Symphony. "We're not only performing great music, we're building future musicians, music lovers, and community leaders. This program gives kids a place to discover music in a way that feels exciting and accessible."
B.A.C.H. will feature a mix of interactive programs, all led by collaborative pianist and Missouri Western State University faculty member Lorrie Dixon.
The program will debut on Thursday, July 31, with a private recital for children with the St. Joseph YWCA.
Community partnerships, local organizations, private schools and school districts interested in hosting or participating in B.A.C.H. are encouraged to contact the St. Joseph Symphony office through their website, by calling (816) 233-7701 or by emailing info@stjosephsymphony.org.
