Education and Outreach
Onstage and Panel Discussions
Columbia Performers Partnership
Commissioned Program Notes
Lunchtime Concerts series
Classroom Interaction
Onstage and Panel Discussions: In conjunction with several Composer Portrait concerts and other special interdisciplinary events,
Miller hosts conversations and panels about its innovative programs. In the 2010-2011 season, check out onstage discussions with composers Matthias Pintscher, Fred Lerdahl,
Pierre Boulez, Julia Wolfe, Mario Davidovsky, Chaya Czernowin, and Joan Tower, in addition to other events.
Columbia Performers Partnership supports CU student performing arts groups by providing performance space,
production assistance, and marketing services. These partnerships help to promote young artist development, foster interdepartmental collaboration,
and share Columbia University's artistic talents with a broader audience.
Commissioned Program Notes: To enhance the concert-going
experience and educate audiences, Miller Theatre commissions program notes tailored specially for
its one-of-a-kind concerts and events. Renowned music critic Paul Griffiths, other scholars, and
artists writes note for each of this season's events; these notes are
available online and
can be accessed approximately two weeks prior to the event.
Lunchtime Concerts series: Launched in the 2007-2008 season to great acclaim, these free, informal concerts
are held in the graduate student lounge of Philosophy Hall. The aim is to bring high quality performances to the campus community at a convenient
time and location. In addition, these concerts include introductions by and discussions with the artists. The series provides a rare opportunity
to hear world-class performers in an intimate, friendly setting. The 2010-2011 concerts supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts
and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Classroom Interaction: Miller Theatre's commitment
to educating future audiences extends beyond the stage to the classroom as Miller brings featured
artists and musicians directly to the students. In master classes, demonstrations, performances,
listening sessions, and other unique collaborations, Columbia and local public and private school
students interact with professional artists, increasing awareness of classical music and its
benefits.