School Activities
Soundbridge School/Organization Membership and Visits
Listen, think and link Soundbridge experiences with performance, practice, informal and formal music education, as well as humanities and science curriculum. All Soundbridge exhibits and programs align with the Washington State Essential Learning Requirements for Arts Education.
An annual Soundbridge school/organization membership ($60) includes the opportunity to experience Soundbridge exhibits for free with advanced registration. Check out the programs we offer to enhance your Soundbridge experience.
Advance registration is required for all school/organization visits. Call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org for more information or to reserve a space.
Science of Sound
Grades 2 through 5
Understand music’s relationship to math, physics, biology and psychology. Explore the idea of sound waves and vibrations; watch sound waves on an oscilloscope; learn about acoustics; and more. The program satisfies EALRs 1.1, 2.3, 4.2
Program fee: First class of 30 visitors free with Soundbridge school membership ($60). Additional visitors and/or presentations are $2 per person. For more innformation or to register your student group, please call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org.
Musical Storytelling
Ages 2 to 5
This 30-minute class is a unique opportunity for children to connect music to some of their favorite stories. In each class, we read a story and play music that relates to the book. Children sing songs and play musical games, and frequently see and play symphonic instruments.
Program Fee: Musical Storytelling is included with your Soundbridge school membership ($60). For more information or to register your student group, please call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org
Instrument Exploration
Ages 4 and up
This class is tailored specifically to your class and your students’ interests. Children are given the opportunity to learn about and play real symphonic instruments.
Program Fee: First class of 30 visitors free with Soundbridge school membership ($60). Additional visitors and/or presentations are $2 per person. For more information or to register your student group, please call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org
Songwriting Workshops
Ages 5 and up
Led by singer/songwriter David Paul Mesler, these workshops encourage creative thinking and uncover new musical talents as students work together to write a unique song. Students will learn basic concepts of music composition and gain positive exposure to the creative musical process.
Program Fee: First class of 30 visitors free with Soundbridge school membership ($60). Additional visitors and/or presentations are $2 per person. For more information or to register your student group, please call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org
Create Your Own Musical Curriculum Extension!
Let us customize a class specifically for your students. Class may include concepts listed above and tailored to your students’ interests and development levels.
Program Fee: First class of 30 visitors free with Soundbridge school membership ($60). Additional visitors and/or presentations are $2 per person. For more information or to register your student group, please call 206.336.6600 or email soundbridge@soundbridge.org
Symphony on Wheels
Many of the programs listed above can come to your school or organization! The colorful Symphony on Wheels van arrives at your school with education staff, volunteers and orchestral instruments. This program is intended to motivate students to participate in their school's instrumental music program.
Advance registration is required. For more information, email soundbridge@soundbridge.org or call 206.336.6600.
Instruments generously provided by Mills Music with the Yamaha Corporation and the Selmer Company; Symphony on Wheels van contributed by Seattle Rotary.
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