Listening Olympics

This year the competition will be held on
Friday, April 18, 2008
4 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church

LISTENING OLYMPICS is a fun and interactive competition, designed in a "spelling bee" format, that tests fifth grade students' knowledge of classical music elements, including titles, composers, families of instruments and style. Student participants study music examples and answer questions like: "Who is the composer?" or "Is this music from the classical or romantic period?"

This innovative program, now in its eighth season, is designed to strengthen listening skills and teamwork. The QCSO distributes extensive prepatory classroom materials to regional music teachers. Winning teams are presented at the Quad City Youth Symphony Orchestra's Spring Concert.

2008 winners: This year's winners were: Gold (Back Row, Left to Right): Franklin School from Moline Isabella Hartley Emily Leemans Noah Schneider Classroom Teacher: Maureen Dittmer Music Specialist: Emily Roberts Silver (Front Right, Left to Right): CR Hanna School in Orion Shelby Hoffman Rachel Johnson Payton Diamond Gifted Teacher: Linnea Gustafson Music Teacher: Barb Swartzentraub Bronze (Front Left, Left to Right): Lincoln-Irving School from Moline Carly Berhenke Kelsey DeBaker Chelsey Hernandez Music Specialist: Emily Roberts