Inspiring and educating the next generation of music-lovers and music-makers is key to the mission of the Sherman Chamber Ensemble. SCE frequently offers public performances for children and families, as well as a range of educational programs suitable for assembly, classroom and after school scheduling. Past engagements have included the Sherman Library, Sherman Historical Society, Sherman Parks & Recreation Department, After School Arts Program (ASAP), Dutchess (NY) Day School, Kent Center School, Kent Memorial Library, The Kildonan School (Amenia, NY), the Pawling (NY) Central School District and three full-scale Song to Symphony productions at The Sherman School. Contact SCE at 860-355-5930 or by email to inquire about a visit by SCE to a library, school, camp or other youth organization in your community. SUMMER SONGWRITING & MUSICAL THEATER CAMP: Since 2009, SCE Artistic Director Eliot Bailen and theater and music faculty from area schools have offered a weeklong workshop during which participants write and produce their own musical theater piece, which is performed for family and friends at the end of the week. 2013 instructors include SCE Artistic Director Eliot Bailen, Pawling drama teacher Stacy Dumont and David and Daniel Bailen of The Bailen Brothers Band. Two Locations in 2013 June/July TBA, Pawling (NY) Middle School Open to all students ages 10-15; no residency requirement. Space is limited; sign up today. Tuition $100; some scholarship assistance available. Contact SCE for information. June/July TBA, New Fairfield Parks and Recreation Contact Parks & Rec at 203-312-5633 for information. SONG TO SYMPHONY: The centerpiece of SCE's educational work is the Song to Symphony (STS) model developed by Artistic Director Eliot Bailen, which has been featured in the New York Times and other publications. The Song to Symphony program motivates children to write, create and perform their own original musicals where they feel ownership and pride and are deeply hooked into music through an unforgettable musical experience. More specifically, Song to Symphony is a large-scale musical production that involves a large segment of the school population in the creation of a musical/theatrical production. The emphasis is on taking songs written collaboratively in the classroom and showing how classroom work can be broadened into a memorable symphonic experience. The songs the children write and perform are accompanied by a professional symphony orchestra with orchestrations written by Eliot Bailen. In the full-scale version, the songs are set in the context of a related dramatic script and sometimes accompanied by additional material created and/or performed by older students. Mr. Bailen has implemented nearly 20 full-scale STS productions at locations in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Answers to Questions about Song to Symphony Cellist Combines Composing and Performing to Reach Children, The New York Times OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: SCE musicians are available to provide master classes, assembly programs, after-school enrichment activities and "mini-STS" short-term songwriting residencies throughout the region. Inquire for rates and availability. NEW! SCE is pleased to announce the availability of a Musical Living History program in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The 50-60 minute presentation features an original script performed by professional musicians and actors, enabling audiences to learn about the war and its impact on the people of our country through an entertaining and affecting cultural community event. Contact SCE for rates and availability. 2013 PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES: Programs Open to the Public Friday, July 12 at 2:00 PM, Kent Memorial Library, Kent, CT Concert for children and families Programs for Schools and Other Organizations Spring TBA, The Sherman School, Sherman, CT Master classes for flute and strings and assembly concert July 15-19, Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield, CT Kids@Keeler Summer Camp Songwriting Workshop Contact Keeler Tavern Museum at 203-431-0815 for information October - November, The Sherman School, Sherman CT "Mini Song to Symphony" classroom songwriting workshops and performance KEMP MANDEVILLE MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: In 2010, the Sherman Chamber Ensemble established a scholarship in memory of Kemp Mandeville, a dedicated SCE Board member and musician whose many accomplishments included launching our annual bluegrass jamborees. Each year a cash grant is given in Kemp's memory to a graduating 8th grader from The Sherman School who has demonstrated aptitude in and passion for music. Scholarship Winners 2012 - Jessica Gleason 2011 - Fletcher Christian Hyslop 2010 - Noah Roulat Proceeds from the sale of the Best of SCE Bluegrass CD benefit the scholarship fund. Tax-deductible donations to support this program are also gratefully accepted in Kemp's memory.

CLASSICAL CONCERT Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 PM Jewish Community Center, Sherman, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT Sunday, May 12 at 3:00pm Merryall Center for the Performing Arts, New Milford, CT COMMUNITY PICNIC AND CONCERT Saturday, June 29, 11 AM - 2 PM Town Green, Sherman, CT SUMMER SONGWRITING AND MUSICAL THEATER CAMP Late June - early July TBA Pawling Central School District, Pawling NY SUMMER SONGWRITING AND MUSICAL THEATER CAMP Late June - early July TBA Parks and Recreation Department, New Fairfield, CT CHILDREN'S CONCERT Friday, July 12 at 2:00 PM Kent Memorial Library, Kent, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT #1 Friday, July 12 at 8:00 PM St. Andrew's Church, Kent, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT #1 Saturday, July 13 at 8:00 PM Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT #2 Friday, August 9 at 8:00 PM St. Andrew's Church, Kent, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT #2 Saturday, August 10 at 8:00 PM Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT #3 Friday, August 30 at 8:00 PM St. Andrew's Church, Kent, CT CLASSICAL CONCERT #3 Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 PM Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, CT BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE Saturday, August 31 at 2:00 PM Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, CT BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE Sunday, September 1 at 1:00 PM Kent, CT LIVE AT THE LAKE! COFFEEHOUSE Friday, September 6 at 8 PM Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, CT JAZZING UP THE CLASSICS: MATINEE CONCERT Saturday, November 30 at 4:00 PM Sherman Congregational Church, Sherman, CT JAZZING UP THE CLASSICS: MATINEE CONCERT Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 PM St. Andrew's Church, Kent, CT MESSIAH PERFORMANCE AND SING-IN Friday, December 6 at 7:30 PM St. Andrew's Church, Kent, CT