Rachel Barton Pine Visits Schools

Maine South and Maine East High Schools in Park Ridge hosted famed guest artist Rachel Barton Pine on Monday, February 10th, , where she played musical excerpts and demonstrated techniques of multiple music styles.  Ms. Barton Pine took questions from the over 150 students in two workshops.  Asking for their input, she included the students' suggestions of moods and emotions that can be expressed in musical performance.  From classical to heavy metal, the range of her playing dazzled and amazed all present.

With the luxury of time at the end of the school day, Maine East students were treated to an impromptu photo session, posing with Rachel Barton Pine for their picture and even an autograph or two.  

Students will be out in force for the concert to catch a glimpse of Ms. Barton Pine again as she plays the Tchaikovsky concerto Wednesday night at the Pickwick.  The PRCO offers free admission to all students ages 18 and under as part of their student community engagement initiative, made possible by student sponsor donors.

The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra presents Rachel Barton Pine in concert on February 12th  at the Pickwick Theatre, performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in a program that includes the composer's 2nd symphony and the 1812 Overture.  A special "meet-and-greet" with Rachel Barton Pine follows the concert when she will be signing cd's in the theatre lobby.

With amenities of low ticket prices and free parking, the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra boasts the "best classical music ticket in town" in the Chicago area. 

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, February 12, 2014, 7:30 p.m.

Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Av., Park Ridge, IL 60068