CONCERT ACTIVITIES
Color of Music
Just as painters use many colors in visual art, composers draw on an immense palette—all four instrument families’ huge range of instrumental colors.
Guide to the Orchestra
See instruments in action, as demonstrated by Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
About the Composers
Teacher Activities for Color of Music
Explore our concert guide designed for use in the classroom—including activities, flashcards, and more.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Maria Dively
American Sign Language interpreter
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård begins his second season as music director.
Maria Dively has been an American Sign Language interpreter for eight years in Minnesota and California. A NIC/Trilingual Interpreter, she is a graduate of North Central University in Minneapolis. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has been involved personally and professionally in the Deaf community since college. From a young age, she has been involved with music as a woodwind player, percussionist and steel drums player, among other roles.
Sponsored By
Thomas* and Mary Lou Detwiler
Mary Ann Feldman Music Education Fund
CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL SPONSORS
