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BSO DARTS PROGRAM seeks MUSIC instructors

The 2024 summer DARTS program seeks an instrumental music instructor or a vocal music instructor for the two weeks this summer. See the program details below, and if interested, contact Bill Ballen - ballenw770@gmail.com


The Days in the Arts (DARTS) free summer day camp has been sponsored by the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1969, and has grown into a vibrant collaboration with Berkshires public schools. Middle school students (grades 6 - 8) experience a weeklong immersion in musical, dance, and theater arts (with additional opportunities in visual arts and creative writing), learning from local artist-educators at the renowned Tanglewood Music Center. In addition, students take special trips to arts and cultural institutions in surrounding communities. Bus transportation is available daily between the Tanglewood campus and multiple drop-off/ pick-up locations in southern Berkshire County and Pittsfield.


WHEN (Students May Register for one week.)

• Cohort 1: June 24-28, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Wednesday, June 26: Field Trip to Local Cultural Institution, 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Friday, June 28: Student Arts Expo and Program with Closing Reception from 1:30–3:30 PM


• Cohort 2: July 8-12, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Wednesday, July 10: Field Trip to Local Cultural Institution, 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Friday, July 26: Student Arts Expo and Program with Closing Reception from 1:30–3:30 PM


WHERE • Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, MA • Area Arts and Cultural Institutions (TBD)


WHO MAY APPLY? Middle school students entering grades 6-8 attending school in any of the following districts: • Berkshire Hills Regional School District • Farmington River Regional School District • Lee Public Schools • Lenox Public Schools • Pittsfield Public Schools • Richmond Consolidated School • Southern Berkshire Regional School District


PROGRAM DETAILS: DAILY SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

9:00–9:30 AM Opening Session: Connecting with Our Community of Artists Daily Schedule Preview Improvisational Theater Activities 9:30–10:15 AM Specialized Art Instruction for Music, Dance, & Theater led by Artist Educators

10:15–10:30 AM Snack Break

10:30 AM–12 PM Specialized Art Instruction for Music, Dance, & Theater Guest Artist Workshops, Presentations, and Individual Q&A



with students

12:00–12:30 PM Lunch Break

12:30–1:30 PM Outdoor Recreation & Customized Journaling (with Visual and Verbal Arts)

1:30–3:00 PM Specialized Art Instruction in Student “Majors” (Music, Dance, or Theater)

3:10–3:30 PM Closing Reflections: Promoting Personal Wellness & Artistic Citizenship


QUESTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Erica Lindamood, Program Manager BSO Education and External Engagement elindamood@bso.org 617.638.9302


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