Education and Outreach
Classroom Interaction
Columbia Performers Partnership
Commissioned Program Notes
Lunchtime Concerts series
Onstage and Panel Discussions
Classroom Interaction: Miller Theatre's commitment
to educating future audiences extends beyond the stage to the classroom as Miller brings featured
artists and musicians directly to the students. In master classes, demonstrations, performances,
listening sessions, and other unique collaborations, Columbia and local public and private school
students interact with 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 2009-2010 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 commissions program notes tailored specially for
its one-of-a-kind concerts and events. Renowned music critic Paul Griffiths, other scholars, and
artists writes note for each of this season's events; these notes are
available online and
can be accessed approximately two weeks prior to the event.
Lunchtime Concerts series: Launched in the 2007-2008 season
to great acclaim, these free, informal concerts are held in the graduate student lounge of Philosophy
Hall. The aim is to bring high quality performances to the campus community at a convenient time and
location. In addition, these concerts include introductions by and discussions with the artists. The
series provides a rare opportunity to hear world-class performers in an intimate, friendly setting.
The 2009-2010 concerts are made possible through generous underwriting from the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences and Columbia University School of the Arts. Click
here to view the complete schedule.
Onstage and Panel Discussions: In conjunction with several
Composer Portrait concerts and other special interdisciplinary events, Miller hosts conversations and
panels about its innovative programs. In the 2009-2010 season, check out onstage discussions with composers
Kaija Saariaho, Benet Casablancas, Sebastian Currier, and Helmut Lachenmann, in addition to other events.