Music in Science!
Science educator Dr. Patrick Herak and Maestro Douglas Droste have been performing their children's concert entitled "Music is Science!" to excited students, appreciative teachers, and rave reviews from artistic administrators. The concert utilizes various musical concepts and reveals their scientific equivalent using fun demonstrations and video projections. Please find the YouTube highlights link below and the attached Educator Resource Guide sample. (Resource Guides are customized for each state's specific science education standards.) Please let us know if you are interested in learning more about "Music is Science!" and perhaps programming it for your orchestra. The concert can easily be done on one rehearsal.
What People Are Saying
“We’re so glad that Maestro Droste and Dr. Herak were able to bring their show to our community. It was such a fun, rewarding and educational experience for everyone involved. The musicians enjoyed it as much as the kids and teachers! We look forward to collaborating with them again in a future season.”
— Jonathan Hauser, Fox Valley Orchestra President
"The concert production engaged the young audience at every turn! How tremendously fulfilling! It was a blast to be part of such a successful educational (yet entertaining) concert!"
— Penelope Turgeon, Fox Valley Orchestra Principal Flute
"That was awesome!"
— Matthew, age 11
"The MSO always looks for programs that are designed with children in mind, are informative, interactive and engaging, and "Music is Science!" does just that. It incorporates shorter, child-friendly music excerpts, uses visuals, and encourages audience participation throughout. The response we received to the program from students and educators via post event surveys was very positive."
— Alena McKenzie, Former Executive Director, Muncie Symphony Orchestra
“It was such a pleasure and one of the highest quality, educational and fun kiddie concerts I've seen or been involved in. Top Notch.”
— Sharon Cohen, Fox Valley Orchestra Violin
"I want to play the tuba!"
— Jonathan, age 9