Educational Outreach

Young Person’s Concert/Shadow Orchestra

Every year, the Roswell Symphony Orchestra provides 800 4th grade students of Southeastern New Mexico with an opportunity to hear and enjoy the RSO and some of the great classical work by composers throughout the world. The 4th grade “Young Person’s Concert” is, for many, the beginning of a life-long love of music, instruments and the arts. Our “Shadow Experience” program allows the best musicians from high schools around the area to perform with a professional orchestra and be mentored by some of New Mexico and Texas’ finest musicians. It’s a magnificent opportunity for these young people to meet professional musicians, be part of a rehearsal, and perform in a concert. The Young Person’s Concert/Shadow Experience is sponsored in part by the Armstrong-Clark Foundation, Paul McCutchen Private Foundation, Robert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation, Otero Federal Credit Union, and the Roswell Sertoma Club.

 

Spring Student Recital

Starting in 2024, the Roswell Symphony offers a performance experience for high school students.  An essay contest is used to select performers who receive two coachings/lessons with Roswell Symphony Orchestra members.  Our inagural recital featured nine students with, two trios and three soloists.  The recital will return for 2025 and we look forward to sponsoring students love of music for another year.