Past Events

Calling all music-lovers in San Diego County! Your students are encouraged to submit their artwork to our “What Music Means To Me” art contest. Show us why you love 🎼 with 🎨! Judges: Dana Zimbric, C4K Conductor Marc Duggan, C4K Advisory Board Member Our judges select their favorite FIVE student submissions to promote on our website and social media. One GRAND PRIZE Winner will receive a set of children’s books about music!* Children in grades K-5 are eligible. Submissions Accepted Online: April 13 – May 15 Winners Announced (via email): May 21 SUBMIT ARTWORK  This Art Contest honors Marc Duggan, who [...]

FREE! 10-min STEAM Video from Classics 4 Kids There is so much SCIENCE to explore with MUSIC! Join C4K Instructor David Savage to engage your students with a musical lesson about the physics that make a flute toot. REGISTER to receive your FREE YouTube link. Designed for Grades 3-6. Access the video any time!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music! Join musician Mario Eguia, a professional Mariachi, and learn about the instruments and traditions of traditional Mexican music. Hosted by Classics 4 Kids’ Conductor Dana Zimbric, students will hear a variety of Mariachi instruments and songs to celebrate the day. This program is in honor of Board Member Kevin Fannan, celebrating his 5 years of service to our nonprofit. Cost: FREE This educational program is designed for students in grades K-6. Registration required by Friday, April 30 at Noon: Click HERE. All registered teachers will receive the YouTube link via email on Monday, May 3. [...]

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Please email kshelat@classics4kids.org with any questions or concerns. We look forward to celebrating this year's accomplishments with you at our IN-PERSON, OUTDOOR Gala this Fall! Live Music Open Bar Hors d'Oeuvres World of Wine Pull Silent Auction This outdoor event will comply with all safety protocols in alignment with California Department of Public Health's recommendations for COVID-19. In the unlikely event that our event is canceled for any reason, please consider your ticket purchase a donation to Classics 4 Kids. Celebrate Classics 4 Kids, raise funds for our next season of empowering music education, and [...]

Music of the Desert & Forest Cost: FREE This event will be Live-streamed on YouTube to view from your classroom. Join Dana Zimbric and C4K Musicians for a musical hike! Together we will explore the sounds of the trail and learn how composers have used nature as inspiration. This educational program is designed for students in grades K-6. Registration required by Noon on Friday, October 29. All registered teachers will receive the YouTube link via email on Monday, November 1. Please check your spam/junk folders if you miss our email. REGISTER  

Waves, Boats & Beaches Cost: FREE This event will be Live-streamed on YouTube to view from your classroom. Join Dana Zimbric and C4K Musicians at sea. From ocean voyages to sea life, we will dive deep into music inspired by the sea. This educational program is designed for students in grades K-6. Registration required by Noon on Friday, December 3. All registered teachers will receive the YouTube link via email on Monday, December 6. Please check your spam/junk folders if you miss our email. REGISTER

FREE Virtual STEAM Orchestra Concert: ART + SCIENCE = VIOLINCLICK HERE TO REGISTER Available: April 4 - May 3, 2022 For the first time ever, our award-winning original educational orchestra program will be recorded and broadcast via YouTube for K-6 students to view safely from their classrooms! Join the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra and Conductor Dana Zimbric in an engaging STEAM concert with Special Guest Keri Jhaveri from Arts Education Connection San Diego. Be “wowed” by the history, physics, culture, and versatility of the violin, and learn how art + science = violin. This concert will be filmed at the [...]

May 24, 2022 @ 9:45 AM - SOLD OUT! May 24, 2022 @ 11:30 AM May 25, 2022 @9:45 AM - SOLD OUT! MAy 25, 2022@ 11:30 AM Get ready to jazz up your year! Join the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor Dana Zimbric, and the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory in this fun and toe-tapping program. Experience music by culturally diverse jazz composers, and learn the story of American and Latin Jazz. Classics 4 Kids’ programs comply with all safety protocols outlined by the California Department of Public Health for COVID. Effective April 1st, 2022: Facial coverings are strongly encouraged. Attendance [...]

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. We look forward to celebrating this year's accomplishments with you at our Outdoor Gala: Classics 4 Kids' 30th Anniversary & Conductor Dana Zimbric's 20th Season Join us as we raise funds for our next season of empowering music education! Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 2-5 PM Live Music ~ Hosted Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres ~ Wine Bingo ~ Silent Auction LOCATION: The Santaluz Club Dining Room (Private Club) 8170 Caminito Santaluz E, San Diego, 92127 ~Complimentary valet parking~ SUGGESTED ATTIRE: Elegant Garden Party Pearls are the symbol of the 30th anniversary. You can support this [...]