Sound Learning

A partnership between the ASO, Georgia State University and Atlanta and Fulton County Schools, Sound Learning celebrates its 10^th year in the 2008-2009 season. This innovative program continues to provide students at partner elementary schools in-depth and hands-on musical instruction.

This program enhances core curriculum study and expands learning opportunities through the infusion of music into all subject areas. Sound Learning allows students, teachers and musicians to explore the connection between music and the general curriculum, utilizing ASO artist residencies and music curriculum materials developed by the ASO's Education Department.

The Sound Learning program includes: 1) interactive musical engagement and development among children, teachers, and musicians; 2) attendance at Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts; 3) embedded professional development and ongoing planning among teachers, musicians, and site coordinators; 4) systematic assessment/evaluation.

This program is the recipient of an A+ Partnership Award from the Atlanta Public Schools and was included in a Harvard University Project Zero study titled The Quality of Qualities: Excellence in Arts Education and How to Achieve It.

2008-2009 Sound Learning partner elementary schools are:

Centennial Place Elementary (Atlanta Public Schools)

Drew Charter School (Atlanta Public Schools).

Sound Learning Program Statistics

• Contacts Made by ASO Musicians: 2,269
• Contacts Made by non-ASO musicians: 1,312
• Number of Visits: 47
• ASO Musician Hours Contributed: 180 (does not include preparation)
• Non-ASO Musician Hours Contributed: 160 (estimated, does not include preparation)

The Sound Learning Program is funded by MetLife Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.