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Education and Outreach

Classroom Interaction
Columbia Performers Partnership
Commissioned Program Notes
Live from Miller Theatre
Lunchtime Concerts series

Classroom Interaction: Miller Theatre's commitment to educating future audiences extends beyond the Miller stage to the classroom. In partnership with local public and private schools, Miller Theatre brings featured artists and musicians directly to the students. In master classes, demonstrations, performances, and collaborations, the students interact with these professional artists, increasing awareness of classical music and its benefits.

Columbia Performers Partnership supports CU student performing arts groups by providing performance space, production assistance, and marketing services. These partnerships help to promote young artist development, foster interdepartmental collaboration, and share Columbia University's artistic talents with a broader audience.

Organizations participating during the 2008-2009 season include the Columbia Ballet Collaborative, Columbia Classical Performers, CU Orchestra, Columbia Jazz Ensemble, and the Barnard-Columbia-Juilliard program.

Commissioned Program Notes: To enhance the concert-going experience and educate audiences, Miller Theatre has commissioned professional writer and music critic Paul Griffiths to write the program notes for each of this season's concerts. These notes are also available online and can be accessed approximately two weeks prior to the event. Click here for more details.

Live from Miller Theatre is a weekly radio show airing every Friday from 4:30-6:00PM on WKCR 89.9FM. It's an exciting mix of contemporary music, jazz, and early music, selections from recent and historic Miller performances, along with informed commentary from special guests, including composers and artists featured in the current season. Hosted by Lauren Bailey, Denise Blostein, and Melissa Smey, the show gives listeners an in-depth look at the concerts and artists of Miller Theatre.

Lunchtime Concerts series: Launched in the 2007-2008 season to great acclaim, this is a series of free, informal one-hour concerts held in the comfortable graduate student lounge of Philosophy Hall. The aim is to bring high quality performances directly fo the campus community at a convenient time and location, helping to remove an often-cited barrier to concert attendance. The series provides a rare opportunity to hear world-class performers in an intimate, friendly setting.