Events for April 13 - October 1, 2023

DONATE $40/MONTH FOR 4 MONTHS to sustain our innovative music education programs in San Diego County Schools through the end of the academic year!   GOAL: $6,400 to support 3,200 students currently on our waiting list to receive our Meet & Greet programs this Spring   Your recurring donation of $40 in March – April – May - June supports 80 students!   DONATE   What have we accomplished since we launched our virtual programming? Virtual “Meet & Greet” live education programs to over 4,500 students via Zoom. 66% of these students were from Title 1, low-income schools. 3,500 more students [...]

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. Meet the female musicians of Classics 4 Kids in this empowering virtual event for elementary students. Learn about the historical women composers who beat the odds, and the modern-day conductors, performers and educators who continue their legacy! Cost: FREE This educational program is designed for students in grades K-6. All registered teachers will receive the YouTube link via email on Monday, March 1. We recommend that distance-learning teachers use the "share screen" feature to broadcast this performance via their Zoom classroom. Students attempting to directly view the YouTube broadcast from Chromebooks may have settings [...]

Join Classics 4 Kids musicians and vocalists Victoria Robertson and Bernardo Bermudez in the broadcast of Sing Me a Story: The Enchanted Tail. Originally performed in May 2019 at the Balboa Theatre, this special performance was a collaboration between Classics 4 Kids and Opera 4 Kids. With musical highlights from famous operas, together we explore the wonderful world of musical stories. The program also features a guest performance by the San Diego Children’s Choir. We delve deep into the beginning, middle, and end to bring musical stories to life! Tune in to iTV - Channel 16 to catch the show. Click [...]

Join Classics 4 Kids musicians and vocalists Victoria Robertson and Bernardo Bermudez in the broadcast of Sing Me a Story: The Enchanted Tail. Originally performed in May 2019 at the Balboa Theatre, this special performance was a collaboration between Classics 4 Kids and Opera 4 Kids. With musical highlights from famous operas, together we explore the wonderful world of musical stories. The program also features a guest performance by the San Diego Children’s Choir. We delve deep into the beginning, middle, and end to bring musical stories to life! Tune in to iTV - Channel 16 to catch the show. Click [...]

Join Classics 4 Kids musicians and vocalists Victoria Robertson and Bernardo Bermudez in the broadcast of Sing Me a Story: The Enchanted Tail. Originally performed in May 2019 at the Balboa Theatre, this special performance was a collaboration between Classics 4 Kids and Opera 4 Kids. With musical highlights from famous operas, together we explore the wonderful world of musical stories. The program also features a guest performance by the San Diego Children’s Choir. We delve deep into the beginning, middle, and end to bring musical stories to life! Tune in to iTV - Channel 16 to catch the show. Click [...]

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