The San Francisco Symphony is a vital community cultural resource.
Click below to learn about the ways we are engaging with the local Bay Area community.
Concerts for Kids
Special weekday concerts for school groups, serving more than thirty-five thousand schoolchildren throughout Northern California. Learn more
Adventures in Music
A free music education program serving every single child in the San Francisco Unified School District, grades 1-5. Learn more
Instrument Training and Support
A free music coaching program supporting instrumental music programs in San Francisco’s middle schools and high schools. Learn more
Youth Orchestra
A pre-professional orchestral training program serving talented young instrumentalists from throughout the Bay Area. Learn more
Bass Training Program
A training program supporting student bassists at selected middle schools and high schools throughout the Bay Area. Learn more
Music for Families
A popular concert series including great symphonic music, informative talks, musical demonstrations, and free musical materials for use at home. Learn more
Inside Music Pre-concert Talks
A pre-concert lecture series held before all subscription concerts and Open Rehearsals. The talks last thirty minutes and are free to ticket holders for the concert to follow. Learn more
SFSKids.com
A Web site providing online learning about music. SFSKids.com serves children, parents, teachers, and schools. Learn more
Community Concerts
The San Francisco Symphony maintains partnerships with local community institutions such as the Bayview Opera House and the Chinese Cultural Center California. Learn more