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Merck Arts Education Center Opens New education center features interactive exhibits and educational programming for the entire community
"We extend the most heartfelt thanks to The Merck Company Foundation and to Merck's leaders for their generosity and their vision," said Willard G. Rouse III, Chairman of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. "They shared in our dream to build an arts education center which will help bring the performing arts to all corners of this community." Developed in conjunction with the Resident Companies of The Kimmel Center and the Academy of Music, the Merck Arts Education Center offers educational opportunities for people of all ages. Panel displays featuring information about each of the Resident Companies educate visitors about the important arts contributions of these groups, including Kimmel Center Presents, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Peter Nero and the Philly POPS™, Pennsylvania Ballet, American Theater Arts for Youth, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, PHILADANCO and Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. "Fun Facts" are displayed throughout to encourage creative exploration of the space. Ever wondered what it's like to be a conductor? Stand at the conductor's podium, use the Maestro's baton and an original score that was used in a performance by Peter Nero and the Philly POPS. Dreamed of being a dancer? Try on sample costumes from a recent performance by PHILADANCO or the Pennsylvania Ballet's Nutcracker. Interested in set design? Come study set pieces from the Opera Company of Philadelphia's Barber of Seville. A stand-alone cello offers a chance to play this unique instrument and an opportunity to imagine being one of the great cellists performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra's Maestro Sawallisch. Interactive kiosks provide a unique multimedia window into the performing arts. With a simple touch of the onscreen menu, see how The Kimmel Center was built, explore the history of opera at the Academy of Music, hear David Kim explain his role as Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, follow a day in the life of a ballet dancer, or sit in on a master class with world-renowned violinist Midori. In addition to the interactive exhibits, the Merck Arts Education Center will offer morning and afternoon classes in music, dance, movement and theater arts including spoken word, storytelling and poetry taught by local performing artists to students in grades 5-8 throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
*This is an excerpt from the full press release.
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