Come play side-by-side with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann Center’s Suzuki PlayIN. Musicians of all ages across a range of abilities are invited to join the Fabulous Philadelphians on the Mann’s Highmark Skyline Stage—Philly style!—in a shared music-making event that will excite and inspire.
This PlayIN is open to cellists of all levels. Younger or intermediate players welcome to play Suzuki parts and more advanced players and/or teachers are invited to play harmony parts.
Wednesday, July 24 @ 6PM
Please note: Each PlayIN will be filmed and / or photographed to potentially be used for future promotion.
The Mann Center and The Philadelphia Orchestra are grateful to the International Suzuki Association for granting permission to use the Suzuki name and music for this free event.
When and where is the PlayIN?
When: July 24, 2024 @ 6PM
Where: Highmark Skyline Stage @ the Mann
Gates open at 5:30pm for participants and their families.
What is the repertoire?
1. Suzuki: Twinkle Variations, theme and Variation 1 (Book 1)
2. French Folk Song (with harmony) (Book 1)
3. Vivaldi: First movement from Concerto for Two Cellos (Book 6)
4. Schubert: Berceuse, with repeat (Book 3)
5. Purcell: Rigadoon (Book 1)
6. J.S. Bach: Musette from English Suite No. 3, with repeat (Book 2)
7. J.S Bach: Allegro moderato (Book 3)
8. Breval: First movement from Sonata in C major, no repeats (Book 4)
9. Paganini: Theme from Witches’ Dance (Book 2)
10. Vivaldi: Second movement from Sonata No. 5 in E min (Book 5)
11. Lully: Gavotte (Book 3) 12. Suzuki: Twinkle Variations, theme and Variation 1 (Book 1)
Total minutes of music: about 42”
Suzuki Books 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 P
The Mann Center and The Philadelphia Orchestra are grateful to the International Suzuki Association for granting permission to use the Suzuki name and music for this free event.
Where can I get the sheet music?
Music for this Suzuki PlayIN can be purchased below:
- Suzuki Cello Method Books
- Sheet Music (Printable)
Please contact NGonzalez@MannCenter.org if there is financial hardship acquiring parts.
Please contact Naomi Gonzalez, Chief Education and Community Engagement Officer & Vice President, at NGonzalez@MannCenter.org with any questions or concerns.