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Pacific Chamber Orchestra — "Discover Music Elementary In-School Assembly Program," "Holiday Concert" and "Pacific Chamber School Day Orchestra Matinee Concert" — Lawrence Kohl Mr. Kohl from the Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO) provided details about the School Matinee Concert program. He noted that the concerts are now back in schools and the May 10th event is full, and thanked the commission for their support. The concerts include a Mahler symphony with a soprano solo, along with children's poetry set to music. He noted that PCO is now able to provide the School Assembly Program in person. Mr. Kohl provided details about the Holiday Concert that PCO offered in November 2021, and the enthusiasm with which it was received. He advised that funding was being requested to again be able to offer this event in November 2022. He noted that free tickets will be provided to low-income senior citizens and a family discount will be available. Commissioner Brunner asked Mr. Kohl a question about the location of the Holiday Concert. Mr. Kohl replied that the location of the Holiday Concert in 2021 was at the Trinity Lutheran Church the weekend following the Thanksgiving Holiday, but PCO is open to looking at other locations. Livermore Valley Opera — "LVO Pleasanton Community Outreach 22-23"— Jim Schmidt and Liesl McPherrin. Mr. Schmidt from Livermore Valley Opera (LVO) introduced himself and his twelve-year background with the Livermore Valley Opera. He thanked commissioners for their past support of Livermore Valley Opera and provided details about the Community Outreach program and how it benefits students and teachers, and fulfills the California State Education Standards. Ms. McPherrin advised that LVO plans to visit Kindergarten through Fifth grade students presenting a 25-minute opera program. LVO will also visit local high schools offering master opera classes with a professional clinician for young singers getting started. She stated that the goal is to make opera accessible and continue to foster relationships with the whole community, by providing programs not just in schools but at other locations such as libraries. Commissioner Brunner asked about the age groups for the programs and Ms. McPherrin advised that programs are available for different age groups and what is provided depends on the grades that the school principals select. Commissioner Yee questioned which music standard the LVO program fulfills. Ms. McPherrin commented on a State of California requirement that stipulates children needing to sit through and respectfully watch live performances. She noted that the opera being planned for the fall semester is called "Impresario" which will introduce students to musical terms such as allegro, adagio, and forte and will support what music teachers are providing. She indicated that the program meets the educational Anchor Standards numbers 8,9, and 11. Chairperson Song closed the meeting for agency presentations. Civic Arts Commission Meeting Minutes March 7,2022 Page 3