Working from home? Switch to the DIGITAL edition of School Band & Orchestra. CLICK HERE to signup now!
It is a strange and trying time for all of us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We certainly understand times are tough for you, as it is for us. We have been proud to bring School Band & Orchestra for free for more than two decades and we will continue to provide you with free subscriptions during the pandemic. However, we would like your consideration in these difficult times to help support our efforts here at School Band & Orchestra to keep our information flowing and to provide you with a continuous stream of current and vital information when you need it the most.
It is with the utmost sincerity we ask you to consider supporting our efforts here with a small donation which will allow our staff the ability to keep these interesting stories about your chosen career coming to you in a consistent and timely basis. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. We at School Band & Orchestra wish nothing but the best for you, your school, your family and co-workers. We hope you continue to remain healthy during this most strenuous of times.
Universal Orlando Youth Programs now offer even more options to its STARS Performance Program workshop, Sound Design: Music and the Art of Foley, with the addition of Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets” and DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls.”
These exciting new additions join the existing program offerings, including Illumination’s “Despicable Me” and “The Lorax.”
During this program, band, choir or orchestra students sync music or choral arrangements to these beloved blockbuster movies, create Foley effects for an array of exciting scenes, and voice over some of their favorite characters, such as Gidget and Chloe from “The Secret Life of Pets” and Guy Diamond and Poppy from “Trolls,” giving students the opportunity to experience life as working movie musicians, practice teamwork and refine their skills.
Sound Design: Music and the Art of Foley is an energetic workshop endorsed by the National Association for Music Education, one of the world’s largest arts education organizations and the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Designed to align with the National Core Arts Standards, Universal Orlando partnered with Robert W. Smith, a consummate music educator and one of today’s most popular composers, to produce the stimulating workshop.
“The Sound Design workshop at Universal Orlando is going to expose your students to a plethora of careers they might not know exist – audio engineers, video engineers, conductors, composers, directors, producers – this opens up an entire world of opportunity for your students and their future success,” said Smith.
Now through December 20, 2020, youth groups booking a first-time stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort can enjoy exclusive incentives, including one complimentary guest room, 50 percent off of breakfast vouchers and more.
Groups can enjoy the perks of staying at a Universal Orlando hotel and take advantage of the complimentary shuttle bus transportation, making getting to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk quick and convenient. For more information on how your group can qualify for this offer, click here.
