Category Archives: Accessibility
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Look back at the 2017 Sensory Friendly Concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony
Posted on July 19, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Accessibility, PSO Programs.The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra continued its Sensory Friendly Program in 2017, its third year, with the Music of Flight and Fantasy on June 17. Guest conductor Lawrence Loh led the orchestra through a musical celebration featuring works of John Williams and others, and celebrating the power of imagination. The Pittsburgh Symphony’s Sensory Friendly Performance is a family-friendly […]
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Meet Roger Ideishi
Posted on March 16, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Accessibility, PSO Programs.Roger Ideishi is the director of occupational therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia. He works to provide community access and opportunities for children with diverse sensory and cognitive abilities. In this interview, host Hugh Sung talks with Roger for his program “A Musical Life” about how people with sensory and cognitive challenges face challenges in […]
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Sensory-Friendly Top Ten
Posted on July 31, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.Last month the PSO welcomed about 850 patrons of all ages and abilities to Heinz Hall for its first sensory-friendly concert, “Celebrate Pittsburgh.” Patrons raved about the experience. One told us, “This concert was wonderful. To see our son’s joy at hearing and seeing a symphony playing his beloved classical music brought tears to […]
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Everyone is Welcome to Celebrate Pittsburgh on Saturday!
Posted on June 24, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.What are you doing this Saturday afternoon? If you don’t already have plans, we’d love to see you at “Celebrate Pittsburgh,” our first sensory-friendly performance! For months, we’ve been looking forward to this exciting program inspired by Pittsburgh’s history, landscape, and talented residents. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this unique opportunity to see […]
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Celebrate Pittsburgh is Coming Soon!
Posted on June 12, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.Did you know that we’re now only 15 days away from the PSO’s first sensory-friendly performance? That means it’s time for all of us to get ready to celebrate Pittsburgh! In the past month, we have added several items to the PSO website to help you do just that. If your family wants to […]
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Get Ready to Celebrate Pittsburgh!
Posted on May 26, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.It’s hard to believe that after a year of planning, we are now just one month away from our first sensory-friendly performance, “Celebrate Pittsburgh.” We are so excited to present this concert for you and can’t wait to have you come enjoy the music with us! To help you prepare for the performance, we’ve […]
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Three Research-Backed Insights about Music and Aging
Posted on May 8, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.Last Tuesday I had the privilege of accompanying two PSO musicians, Principal Flute Lorna McGhee and Principal Second Violin Jennifer Ross, on a visit to the Day Center at Community Life- Homestead. Over 50 participants spent an hour with the musicians, who played everything from Telemann duets to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” quizzed participants […]
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Aging Creatively with Music: The BUDI Orchestra
Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.Have you heard of the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) Orchestra? Earlier this week, I came across this remarkable program, which gives people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their caregivers, the chance to learn how to play musical instruments and perform together as an ensemble. BUDI Orchestra musicians attend a […]
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Every Day is a Holiday
Posted on December 2, 2014 by Kory Antonacci in Accessibility, Guest Blogs.During the holidays, I think it’s a bit easier to open your heart to become a little more generous, a little more caring, and a little kinder. Perhaps it’s the festive music, decorations, and overall spirit that the Christmas season brings with it. It’s easy for us all to get caught up in the […]
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Celebrate Pittsburgh!
Posted on November 13, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.Over the past two weeks, our blog posts have included a great deal of information about sensory-friendly performances, including past shows here in Pittsburgh. Today, I’m very excited to share more details about our very own sensory-friendly concert. We can hardly wait until we have the chance to present this program in June! PSO […]
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