Music Education Programs

One of the primary missions of the South Arkansas Symphony is to educate, entertain, and inspire the audiences of the future. To accomplish this purpose musicians, conductors, and staff work closely with school officials to implement programs of value that correlate with curricular goals.

Three programs are being offered to schools around South Arkansas. First, Children's Concerts are offered as a way for students to hear music with a professional full piece orchestra.  Second, small chamber groups make special appearances to talk specifically about their instruments, and then special masterclasses with guests artists are arranged for performance at indiviudal school sites.

For more information call Scott Watkins at 800-792-0521.

The Annual Lacy Allen Art Competition

The South Arkansas Symphony announced the Lacy Allen Annual Art Competition this past season. Students of the El Dorado Public Schools submited works in 5 different age categories with the subject matter being our Viva Espana concert.  Teachers were give music samples to play in order to help inspire their work.  Five individual winners were selected and Barton Jr. High was recognized for the high quality of their work. 

For more information about this years art competition, call Scott Watkins at 800-792-0521