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What is it?

MEET the BEAT consists of three central projects: two animal-themed concerts artistically formatted for the young or first-time concert attendee, the Audience Outreach Program that targets segments of the population underserved by the arts to allow access to all of our concerts, and a summer chamber music program.

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Symphonic Safari ~ Saturday, September 6, 2008
East Hill Church, 701 N Main Ave, Gresham
12:00 - 3:00

Sponsored by Mary Ausplund Tooze Trust

CSO collaborated with the Center for the Arts Foundation to present this event that featured interactive arts booths and a concert. The focal point was Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Soloists Mary Stone and Ian Gutherie wowed the audience and local actor Justin Lazenby read the poetry of Ogden Nash. Children and families were invited to 'safari' through the orchestra as it played in addition to enjoying theater, crafts, and an instrument petting zoo. Students from area schools submitted artwork that was on display at the event.

Holiday Gift of Music ~ December 5 & December 7, 2008

Sponsored by Riverview Community Bank

The second Meet the Beat project is two performances of our Holiday Gift of Music concert featuring excerpts from The Nutcracker, Die Fledermaus, and a holiday sing-a-long. The centerpiece of the concert will be the performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s musical fable, Peter and The Wolf complete with puppets created by Tears of Joy. Click here for details on how to submit poetry and artwork for this event.

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Summer Chamber Music Program ~ July, 2009



Artistic Directors Dawn Carter and Camilla Wilson Scott lead string players of all ages and levels through a chamber music program. Details available in the spring 2009. See photos from the 2008 camp. User:musiccamp Password:chamber