Annual School Concerts Our two School Concerts, geared to Our two School Concerts, geared to grade 4-6 students, are extremely popular. So popular, that we had to move from Showplace to the Selwyn Outreach Centre to increase our seating availability from 650 to 800 seats. Even then, a number of some schools remain on our waiting list due to a sold out shows, so teachers are encouraged to book early! (Also for this reason, we do not refund pre-purchased tickets if students can't make the show but we will credit the school for the following year's concerts)

New this past year was our invitation to parents who “home” school.
One wrote us to say:
“we were thrilled to participate in this event. As much as we can play music in our home, and put instruments into the hands of our children, nothing compares with the powerful impact of a live symphony. Thank you so much for making it possible for us to attend this affordably. The conductor was entertaining, the material was educational, and the music was fabulous. My six-year-old said ‘the music made her see the sky and feel the wind’. We look forward to next year.”

Each school receives a music education package developed by educators from Trent University, which also includes a CD. Every year, the enthusiasm of the young people was heartwarming and exciting for all of those in attendance. The children laughed, clapped, and even gave standing ovations.

The PSO Teaching Program A number of young and mature students are served by studio teachers from our orchestra. Nearly all orchestra instruments can be learned through private instruction by our own, highly qualified symphony musicians! Register now and enrich your own or your child’s musical skills and appreciation for classical music. Ability to read music beforehand is not always necessary! Call the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at info@thepso.org to find out more.

Outreach and Partnership
Plans continue for new kinds of youth outreach, with a special emphasis on rural schools. The PSO is also developing partnerships with businesses in the community to provide underprivileged children with free concert tickets. If you have a business that may find benefit with this opportunity, or if you are an educator who wishes to become involved in outreach programming, contact the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at pso@trytel.net with the word “outreach” in the subject line.

Birthday greetings!
Our Outreach concerts in Bobcaygeon on Mozart’s 250th birthday (January 27th, 2006) were a big hit with all the students at Bobcaygeon Public School as you can see from the great photos provided by David Page. (see more pictures below)