Ciba Specialty Chemicals sponsored performances by the Silverwood Quartet of the Mobile Symphony in Washington County schools, April 30 and May 1.

 The Silverwood Quartet, a string and flute ensemble, performed for students at Leroy, McIntosh, Fruitdale, Chatom, and Millry.  The ensemble features flutist Andra Bohnet, violinist Tom Morley, violist Jonathan Clark, and cellist Barbara Gabriel.  Their performances included classical works as well as compositions by modern composers, and even popular movie themes.  

"It's great to see how excited the students get when they see and hear the music being created," said Denise Taylor, Manager of Ciba's Community Relations.  This in-school performance program has been a successful educational outreach of the Mobile Symphony in Washington County.  "This is the seventh year for Ciba to sposor this program.  It remains popular with teachers and students, so we continue bringing the musicians back."  Mrs. Taylor added.

The musicians performed a lively mix of music from around the world and interacted with students to get them involved in the musical experience.  They combined humor with explanations about how their instuments work, how they produce certain sounds and how sounds combine to form harmonies.