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Private Teachers

Musicians for Special Occasions

Gift Certificates

2008-2009 Classic Concert Series

2008-2009 Sounds of the Season

2008 New Year's Eve Celebration

2008-2009 Audience Requests

The Masters: Beethoven & Mozart

Celebrate the Planets

Stravinsky’s Firebird

Feel the Passion

Mozart & the Cellist

Rachmaninoff & 1001 Arabian Nights

2008-2009 Season Schedule

2008-2009 Subscriptions

Sponsorship Opportunities

Make a Difference!

Sound Discovery Community Engagement

About the Symphony

Musicians' Login

Junior Instrumental Competition

Senior Instrumental Competition

PowerPoint Presentations with Lido

Study Guide Materials

Families of the Orchestra

History of Music Timeline

Music Worksheet

Responsibilities of an Orchestral Musician

Activities for Young Musicians

Open Rehearsal Preparation Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

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Attendance Guidelines

Afternoon Schedule

Making the Most of

Season Sponsors

Classic Sponsor

Season Matinee Sponsor

Guest Artist Sponsor

New Year's Eve Celebration

Sound Discovery Education Programs

Musician Hospitality

Sound Discovery Activities

Senior Projects

Open Rehearsals With Lido

Music Discovery Experience

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra 60th Season

2007-2008 60th Anniversary Calendar Listing

May, Essential Rachmaninoff & Ravel Calendar List

May, Essential Rachmaninoff & Ravel Release

Lancaster Symphony Performance Photos

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History of Music Timeline

Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern

This resource describes the periods of musical development as they evolved in the areas of characteristics of music, size of orchestra, and the role of the conductor. The time line at the bottom helps relate key events in world and American history with musical history.

History of Music Timeline

Study Guide Materials
Families of the Orchestra
Music Notation
Music Worksheets
Responsibilities of an Orchestral Musician
Activities for Young Musicians

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