Overview

The Festival is committed to advancing the public's understanding and appreciation of music through a variety of presentations. These include family friendly performances, free music education concerts, master classes, workshops, dance programs, films, lectures and numerous educational initiatives. In 2008, the festival reached more than 21,000 children, parents and teachers through these programs.

CHILDREN'S CONCERT SERIES

Each year, the Children's Concert Series (for students Pre-K through 12) features performances by an exceptional array of musicians and educators. The series features a variety of musical genres that complement school curriculums and demonstrate the dynamic relationship between the performing arts and history, literature, and world cultures. Featured performers have included violinist Daniel Hope, Les Ballets Africains, songwriter Roger Day, the Atlanta Opera Studio, and many others. To inquire about education programs, contact Gene Pinion at (912) 234-3378 x102 or email gene@savannahmusicfestival.org

MASTER CLASSES

Savannah Music Festival's world renowned performers share their talents and experience with local and regional performing artists, as well as high school and college students, giving insight into their craft through one-on-one coaching sessions while others observe. Among our master class instructors have been guitarist David Russell, vocalist Elisabeth Howard, percussionist Hans-Kristian Sorensen, flamenco dancer Soledad Barrio and mandolinist Mike Marshall.

IN-SCHOOL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Residencies offer a unique opportunity to target underserved groups through master classes, workshops, and discussions. Our pre-festival outreach program serves more than 5,000 area students in ten local elementary schools through informative and entertaining presentations by an individual artists.

SWING CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND COMPETITION & WORKSHOP - Cash Awards!