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Tanglewood: Meet the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Its Summer Home

Program No. 15533RJ
Discover the historic summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, reveling in world-class music, fine art, local cuisine and pristine nature in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
5 days
Program Begins
Central Berkshires - Pittsfield
Program Concludes
Central Berkshires - Pittsfield
Meals
11 ( 4B, 3L, 4D )
Activity Level
Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1936. Attend four concerts and discover the Tanglewood grounds on an expert-led exploration, with behind the-scenes access to performers and BSO staff. Hear instrument demonstrations with BSO musicians and attend lectures to heighten your enjoyment of the concerts.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Attend live concerts at Tanglewood to take in the immense talent of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
  • Meet BSO instrumentalists to discuss what it is like to be in a world-class symphony orchestra, and learn from BSO staff about its inner workings.
  • Explore other unique parts of the Berkshires outside of the music scene, such as the Norman Rockwell Museum.
General Notes
Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available. Boston transfer at added cost. Additionally, due to the program lectures and concerts, we are limiting the enrollment to 70 people.
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Jeremy Yudkin
Dr. Jeremy Yudkin is professor of music at Boston University, an associated faculty member of the Department of African American Studies, and visiting professor of music at Oxford University and Harvard University. Dr. Yudkin received his B.A. and M.A. from Cambridge University in classics and modern languages and his Ph.D. in historical musicology from Stanford University. He is the author of six books, and has written articles for journals including The Musical Quarterly, The Stanford Italian Review, The American Journal of Philology and others. Dr. Yudkin’s principal fields of research include medieval music, early Beethoven, popular music, and jazz.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Gayle Felix
Gayle Felix has been a Road Scholar group leader since 2015. She grew up and raised her family outside of Boston and now resides in Hingham, Massachusetts. With a history/American studies degree from Boston University, she enjoys sharing the history of Boston and surrounding areas. Gayle has led programs in New England; Washington, DC; and other areas in the United States. Gayle enjoys being with her family and friends, biking, kayaking, golfing, and hiking. She especially enjoys traveling and meeting new people.
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Katherine White
Katherine White has been a Road Scholar staff member since August 2022. She earned her bachelor's degree in art and criminal justice from Brevard College in 2020. After college, Katherine went on to complete a travel agent training program from Kennesaw State University. Katherine grew up in North Carolina but currently lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has had a passion for traveling from a young age and took her first international trip in 2016. She enjoys taking photographs, hiking, playing sports, and traveling.
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking one hour or more, uneven terrain. Sitting during performances and lectures.
Suggested Reading List
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