Outreach Program
MCC MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
The MCC Music Department Outreach Program, begun in 2005, offers a variety of concerts, lectures, demonstrations, master classes and workshops to students at Lowell High School, the Middlesex Charter School and other area schools. Presentations are given both at the schools and at the MCC Academic Arts Center, Recital Hall and the Concert Hall of the Bedford Campus. These events afford high quality musical experiences, which go beyond the normal high school curriculum, and create a dynamic relationship between Middlesex Community College and the K-12 Fine Arts Pathway initiative. Programs are also given for LIRA, UMass Lowell’s arts program for retirees.
The coordinator of this program is Orlando Cela.
Presentations have included:
Vocal workshops
MCC music faculty performances
Informal lecture/recitals given by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Presentations/demonstrations by Cambodian musicians
Performances of North Indian/Hindustani music
Performances by jazz musicians
Performances of Brazilian music
Upcoming Events
Master Class for flute students
Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 pm
Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, Recital Hall
MCC faculty member Orlando Cela will give a public lesson to a few high school and
university flute students.
Lowell Chamber Orchestra Program for Bedford High School Students
Friday, April 17 at 9:00 am
Bedford High School
Orlando Cela, Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra, will bring members of the ensemble to perform a varied program. A few musical forms will also be introduced.