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Over 85,000 people are served through Ravinia’s Reach*Teach*Play programs each year. Our programs are designed to educate, foster diverse
audience involvement, and ensure equitable access to live music experiences in the community and at Ravinia.
A young girl enjoys
KidsLawn
, which
allows children and
families to explore
music in fun and
interactive ways
through large-
scale percussion
instruments,
instrument petting
zoos, sing-alongs,
and musical crafts.
Through the
Music Discovery Program
,
students explore music in their classroom
with the help of a Ravinia teaching artist
and have the opportunity to perform in
school and at Ravinia.
Sistema Ravinia
orchestra students from schools in Waukegan and Chicago perform and participate in
workshops with Ravinia artists such as flutists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway (above), violinist Ray
Chen, and conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Sistema Ravinia is an intensive orchestral training initiative that
fosters social development through exceptional music instruction.
REACH
Programs that extend
Ravinia’s REACH
and bring the joy of
music to thousands
throughout the
Chicago area
TEACH
Programs that
TEACH the
foundations of
music and allow
children to express
themselves creatively
PLAY
Programs that
encourage
students to PLAY
and experience
music throughout
their lives
REACH*TEACH*PLAY
®
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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RAVINIA MAGAZINE | JULY 9 – JULY 22, 2018