Tyler ISD, in partnership with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra (ETSO), hosted Carnegie Hall’s Link-Up at Tyler High School’s theatre on February 14 and 15. All Tyler ISD 4th and 5th-grade students performed with their voices and recorders from their seats. This unique experience gives students the opportunity to perform with ETSO and exposes them to instrumental curriculum.
“Link Up is such an incredible opportunity for our students to perform alongside the East Texas Symphony Orchestra,” ETSO Executive Director Robin Hampton said. “It is such a joy to see students making music and memories that will last a lifetime. The music curriculum is part of Carnegie Hall’s Link-Up program, immersing students in an amazing instrumental music experience. Thank you, Tyler ISD, and Lead Elementary Music Teacher Kristin Pool, for hosting the ’Orchestra Sings’ concerts!”
Tyler ISD Link Up District Choir and Recorder Choir, Boulter Middle School, Birdwell Dual Language Immersion School, Caldwell Arts Academy, and Three Lakes Middle School Orchestra students, student actors from Caldwell, and the Tyler High Drumline were all on stage with the ETSO.
Pool said more than 3,200 students from Tyler ISD and surrounding schools participated in the two-day event, and that’s not including the musicians and volunteers who helped make the concerts happen.
“Link Up is such an incredible opportunity for our students to perform alongside the East Texas Symphony Orchestra,” Pool said. “It is such a joy to see students making music and memories that will last a lifetime.”
The Carnegie Hall concerts are a magical experience. Tyler ISD is thankful for our partnership with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Richard Lee, and the ETSO musicians.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.