Education Through Music

Our History

Classics 4 Kids was founded in 1994 to address a significant gap in music education. It began with the founder arranging for 600 students to attend a professional piano recital. Soon, more grades, schools, and districts sought access to our high-quality classical music concerts. Since then, Classics 4 Kids has embarked on a remarkable journey. In our last season alone, our educational programs reached nearly 40,000 students, teachers, and families.

Our Mission

Inspiring children through the experience of music, generating creativity, academic success, and cultural understanding.

Classics 4 Kids programs are open to all students, teachers, and families regardless of socio-economic status, with a focus on serving low-income and under-resourced students.

  • Conductor Dana Zimbric and the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra provide a unique music curriculum integrating STEAM, cultural diversity, and language arts.

  • Innovative programs align with California Arts Standards for elementary schools and promote Social-Emotional learning.

  • Guests from partner organizations enhance the concerts with their scientific knowledge, bilingual narration, and dance performances.

  • Equitable access is prioritized by offering ~100 free bus scholarships and thousands of ticket subsidies, enabling up to 7,000 students from under-resourced and under-represented schools to attend concerts each season

Impact: 2023-2024 School Year
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C4K provided music education to almost 26,000 Title 1 students during our 2023-2024 Season!

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