The Santa Rosa Symphony Institute for Music Education has been widely recognized for having one of the most comprehensive music education programs in California, serving educators, families and nearly 20,000 students annually. Integrated programs are designed for K-12 young people beginning with Free Concerts for Youth and progress through Training Young Musicians and Community Outreach. Whether it’s training musicians of the future or fostering a love of music and a lifetime involvement with the musical arts, the Symphony’s commitment is unwavering.
Music For Our Schools
Music For Schools has four components that can assist teachers in the great work they are doing to provide musical experiences for their students. The programs reach approximately 30,000 elementary school children each year and includes the Elementary School Listening Program, field trips to concerts at Weill Hall, tickets for the Santa Rosa Symphony Discovery concerts, and a two year music immersion program. The programs are all at no or low cost to the schools.
Training Young Musicians
The Santa Rosa Symphony offers opportunities for beginners to advanced students, including a full complement of six youth ensembles and a three-week Summer Music Academy. The ensembles have a place for children between the ages of 5 and 23. String Orchestra Workshop is a non-auditioned group for beginners. The Debut Youth Orchestra, Aspirante Youth Orchestra and Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra all provide successive training. The Young People’s Chamber Orchestra is a conductor-less string orchestra. Saturday Morning Jazz accepts intermediate to advanced students of any instrument.
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Inspired by El Sistema, Venezuela’s acclaimed, social-action music network, Simply Strings develops musical excellence and promotes social engagement. Beginning in first grade, children in this program receive daily, intensive ensemble instruction two hours a day, five days a week after school. The program is based at Sheppard Accelerated Elementary School in the Roseland School District.
We believe music education can effect positive social change. Our mission is to inspire children to strive for excellence through music learning and ensemble participation. Through musical engagement, children grow into empathetic, resilient, and fully engaged citizens, committed to continued individual growth.
For more information visit: https://www.srsymphony.org/Education-Community/Simply-Strings
Or contact Ryan Contreras rcontreras@srsymphony.org