UPCOMING EVENTS
ClassicAlive!
Ensemble Sans Maître
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
8:00 p.m., Philadelphia
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Bridge Sessions
Winter/Spring 2012 dates available!
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21 Reasons Why Bridge Sessions Count:
Day 8: Adults Count Too!
Day 7: Creative Partnerships
Day 6: Entire Musical Spectrum
Day 5: New Encounters
Day 4: International Focus
Day 3: Free Programs
Day 2: Substance & Style
Day 1: Music Is Awesome!
Welcome to LiveConnections!
Founded in 2008 by a team of artists, educators and entrepreneurs, LiveConnections is dedicated to connecting all kinds of people through all kinds of music. LiveConnections’ three program areas cross musical boundaries and spark learning that’s hands-on and alive.
- Bridge Sessions engage school-age students and special needs populations in interactive performances that explore diverse musical styles and cultures.
- ClassicAlive! events expand how classical music is experienced by breaking boundaries of repertoire, collaboration and atmosphere.
- Collaborative Connections uses state-of-the-art video technology to connect underserved populations with exceptional music programming.
Programs primarily take place at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia and Wilmington, in a partnership that opens up the venues to new audiences and capitalizes on WCL’s intimacy, acoustics and artist-centered design.
It's exciting to see our students so engaged, so enthusiastic about participating, filled with such authentic curiosity... You did such a wonderful job connecting, and bridging your musical passions with what's relevant and important to our students. I felt like we could have stayed there all day.
–Brett Shiel
Director of Community Relations
Freire Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
Spotlight Profile:
Doc Gibbs
Philadelphia percussion mainstay Doc Gibbs has played with the likes of Grover Washington, Wyclef Jean, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker and Erykah Badu and for years was musical director for the Emeril Live! show. A committed educator, Doc has been an important part of LCO's programming.
"Music is gone out of most of the public schools of Philadelphia. When I was going to school there were bands and orchestras in every high school. For kids not to have music, they're missing a lot. That's why what LiveConnections is doing matters so much—it's getting kids to experience the power and change that music can bring."