The CSO wants to get to know you in order to support and provide opportunities for learning and collaboration. Our events and continuing education opportunities are intended to engage and inspire teachers with relevant topics, applicable learning and fun. Through our free virtual programming, workshops, events and network communication, we hope to build a long-lasting relationship with the educators in the region.
This award recognizes two K-12 music educators for their excellence in the field and includes $250 in scholarship for Professional Development.
Congratulations to our 2022 CSO Music Educator Award recipients:
Allison Marshall
Norwood City Schools
Paul Glader
Bethel-Tate Schools
Application submissions for the 2022-2023 school year will open January 3, 2023
The awarded music educator demonstrates:
Actions to address challenges created from changing circumstances in the previous school year (2020-2021).
Dedication to the growth of all students in the classroom.
Establishing an inclusive and safe environment for students.
Inspiring creativity and music learning through unique lessons, experiences and/or projects.
Our Educator Workshops are always free and eligible for CEUs. We develop workshops to address topics of interest as indicated by educator feedback and suggestion. Additional Educator events are planned throughout the year to stay in touch with the CSO.
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For on-site Professional Development request a district PD Session here.
Both in-person and virtual programming are available to bring the CSO to your classroom anytime, anywhere. Find the program that fits your students and learning format in the options below. For virtual content, register for the Education Media Portal beginning September 13, 2021 to view digital performances from both Musicians in Schools and the Young People's Concerts.
Virtual Sound Discoveries
Recommended for grades K-6 and possible for in-classroom use, virtual and/or asynchronous use. Learn more. Our in-person Sound Discoveries program is for select partner residency schools.
Young People's Concerts
Recommended for grades K-12 and available to enjoy in-person at Music Hall or virtually through pre-recorded performances. Learn More.
Musicians in Schools
Recommended for grades K-6, schedule an in-person chamber performance or register for the Education Media Portal to view our pre-recorded chamber performances.
Recommended for grades 6-12, arrange in-person or virtual coaching with CSO musicians.
Explore our digital learning content for at-home music lovers of all ages. Be sure to check our social media for updates on videos, activites and more from the CSO Educator Network at our Educator Network Facebook page.
Have ideas for educational content you'd like to see?
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The CSO, through membership in the League of American Orchestras and the Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Arts Education (affiliate of the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education), works to advocate for continued access and support to arts education for students in Ohio.
As part of the GCAAE's advocacy efforts, we are collecting belief statements for arts education to be shared as an advocacy tool with state representatives. To share why you value the arts in Ohio, complete the belief statement form below.
The 2020 CSO Music Educator Award winner Beth Miller, Director of Choirs at Winton Woods High School.
Roots of Rhythm and Instrument Making Workshop with Dr. Craig Woodson.
Conducting Master Class with Pops Conductor John Morris Russell and the CSYO Concert Orchestra.
CSO Music Director Louis Langrée speaks at Educator Appreciation Night.
String educators work with Hal Leonard Clinician David Eccles in the Physics of Tone Production Educator Workshop.
For questions about Educator Workshops or Events contact the Education Programs Manager at [email protected] or 513.744.3347