In the Schools

Some of the most heart-felt concerts presented by Berkeley Symphony happen in school auditoriums. Though only a handful of our regular patrons have heard these concerts, they have a strong and enthusiastic following—from the students and teachers at Berkeley's elementary schools.

Berkeley Symphony's Music In the Schools serves 4,200 students in all eleven Berkeley public elementary schools each year. Our program received one of three inaugural Bank of America Awards for Excellence in Music Education, sponsored by the League of American Orchestras. The program runs from fall to spring and includes classroom visits, an introductory Berkeley Symphony performance, and a final "I'm a Performer" concert, for which each and every class learns a song to perform with Berkeley Symphony as their very own "back-up band!" Students sing, play simple percussion instruments they make in class, or perform on string and band instruments they are learning to play.

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MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS!

Make a $25 donation, which is 100% tax deductible, and receive this handsome lapel pin!