Kristi Brown-Montesano
Kristi Brown-Montesano
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Invited Rehearsal Lecturer

Los Angeles Philharmonic: Invited Rehearsal Lecturer

by | Apr 11, 2024

The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s free Invited Rehearsal program for music students is BACK! I had so much fun being a part of these special events before COVID hit, and now I have the privilege of returning as a lecturer, introducing works by Ravel and...
Invited Rehearsal / Ives Dvorak LA Phil

Invited Rehearsal / Ives Dvorak LA Phil

by | Mar 19, 2020

As part of the orchestra’s outreach and education program, the LA Phil sometimes invites LA-area students to sit in on a rehearsal. For some young people, this event may well be the first time they’ve seen an orchestra in person or been in Disney Hall. For...
Invited Rehearsal / Weimar & LA Phil

Invited Rehearsal / Weimar & LA Phil

by | Feb 4, 2020

Weimar Republic, Germany, 1919-1933. Historically speaking, it’s a long way from Los Angeles 2020. So I help prepare local school music students (grades 6-12) for what they’re about to hear during the LA Phil’s rehearsal.  These exciting programs...
Invited Rehearsal / Beethoven & LA Phil

Invited Rehearsal / Beethoven & LA Phil

by | Feb 4, 2020

Invited rehearsals are a wonderful LA Phil education program.  Local school music students (grades 6-12) get to sit in on a live rehearsal. And I help set the stage for everyone with an informational lecture on this all-Beethoven concert. (Coriolan Overture, Piano...