Kinetic is deeply committed to its educational and outreach initiatives, which equip young and emerging musicians with collaborative and leadership skills, foster the string orchestra genre, and introduce classical music to audiences both young and old through informal, interactive settings.

Kinetic Immersion

The ensemble’s side-by-side educational program, invites student and amateur musicians to rehearse and perform alongside Kinetic in an expanded ensemble format. Participants are given a hands-on experience playing with a professional ensemble and collaborating in the intensely interactive conductorless setting. Previous participants in Kinetic Immersion have included students from Sam Houston State University, Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and non-music majors from Rice University.

Open Rehearsal Demonstrations

These signature events engage audiences with our musicians and repertoire through a behind-the-scenes, conversational format. Appropriate for all ages (including adults!), audiences participate in the collaborative process our musicians engage in during a working rehearsal, and are encouraged to ask questions, make suggestions, and provide feedback as the rehearsal unfolds. Kinetic’s Open Rehearsal Demonstrations (ORDs) have garnered considerable interest in the Houston community, with participants expressing a deeper appreciation and enjoyment for the ensemble’s fully fledged performances after attending an ORD. Kinetic has also taken their ORDs “on the road” to many schools in the greater Houston area. Since 2016, Kinetic has presented 9 ORDs to more than 800 participants — including middle school, high school, and college-age students.

Pop Up Concerts

Kinetic also presents a number of family-friendly performances in community parks and coffee shops around the Houston area. Recently, the ensemble has given Pop Ups at Levy Park and Smither Park. These are great ways for the community to encounter classical music unexpected places around town.

And More

Kinetic musicians are also frequent guest artist teachers at schools in the greater Houston area, providing master classes and workshops emphasizing chamber music and leadership skills. Recent guest appearances include at High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Stratford High School, Seabrook Middle School, Memorial High School, and Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School, as well as a residency at Sam Houston State University.

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