The San Antonio Symphony League

Congratulations to all of the 2013 contest winners! Prize-winning artwork will be featured at the following performances:

¡Viva España!

Young People’s Concerts at Laurie Auditorium on May 7, 8 & 9, 2013

Columbus and His Musical Voyages

Family Concert at Laurie Auditorium on Sunday, May 19, 2013

Special congratulations to 2013 BEST OF SHOW winner Ella Santana of Elrod Elementary for her artwork inspired by Bizet’s “Habanera” from Carmen:

Congratulations as well to BEST OF SELECTION winners Daniela Muñoz of Forester Elementary, Breann Tovar of Carson Elementary, and Oscar Vasquez of Crockett Elementary:

Interview on KABB FOX 29 TV about Paint to Music with Symphony President Jack Fishman and Director of Education Jeremy Brimhall, Feb. 22, 2012

History of the Contest:
The Paint to Music contest was created in 1973 as an enhancement to the San Antonio Symphony’s educational program now called the Young People’s Concert Series and is organized by the San Antonio Symphony League.

The Symphony League invites students Pre-K through grade 6 attending any of the concerts to create a work of art in the classroom setting while listening to thematic selections of music chosen by the Symphony to coordinate with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Requirements.

2013 Paint to Music Contest: ¡Viva España!

The following contest forms are now available for download:
2013 PTM Guidelines
2013 Contest Entry Form
2013 PTM permission slip-release form
2013 Artwork Labels
2013 YPC 4 Teacher’s Guide

click here to order a CD of the Paint to Music selections
This year’s music selections are:
• “Habanera” from Carmen Suite No. 2 by Bizet
• “Malagueña” from Andalucía by Lecuona
• “Fandango asturiano” from Capriccio espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakov

For more information about the contest, contact Paint to Music Co-Chairwomen:
• Joan Whiteley at 210-445-5447 or joanw23@gmail.com
• Penny Wiederhold at 210-271-7555 or pennyw1937@aol.com

The theme for the 2013 Contest focuses on HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY. The purpose of the contest is to encourage children to explore the language of music and the role that classical music can play in enhancing creative expression through art.

Selections from the winning entries will be projected above the orchestra at the Young People’s Concerts on May 7, 8 & 9, 2013, and at the Family Concert on May 19, 2013

The DROP-OFF DAY for artwork will be Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Steinway Piano Gallery. No late entries will be accepted. Please, no exceptions.

After judging has taken place, winners’ medals, prizes and artwork can be picked up on PICK-UP DAY, Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Steinway Piano Gallery.