The Altoona Symphony strives to instill the love of music in children. Each 45-minute performance will feature a demonstration and introduction to the orchestra instruments. Maestro Nick Palmer will also invite several students to join him on-stage to try their hand at conducting the orchestra. These concerts are offered at no charge to the school districts or the students.
Funding is provided through the generosity of several donors.
The Mentor Program Master Classes provide personalized instruction for Altoona and Hollidaysburg Senior High School musicians. Altoona Symphonyprofessional musicians demonstrate, perform, critique and aid these young musicians in a relaxed and informal setting. We hope the master class will encourage young students to attend Altoona Symphony performances. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide support for the high school music instructor and will give young musicians their first exposure to professional musicians who will offer advice on careers in musicand answer technical questions about their instrument.