Commissioned by the SD Symphony Orchestra to write, arrange, record, and tour an original music performance introducing children to the joy of classical music

 

Production Partners:

 

• South Dakota Symphony Chamber Ensemble

• Henry Charles Smith, conductor

• South Dakota Symphony League

• Augustana College

• South Dakota Arts Council

• Betty Best, Best Business Products

• Nathan Pawalek, arranger

• Phil Baker 

 

Goal: To introduce children to classical music through . . . 

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• Original performance featuring the SD Symphony Chamber Ensemble and Phil Baker as the Pied Piper

• 52 performances reaching thousands of children statewide

• Producing a live concert recording and supplemental educational materials