Music Education
Inspiring the next generation
The San Francisco Symphony covers 100% of the costs of music education programs at SFUSD schools and provides tuition-free orchestral training to the Bay Area’s most talented young musicians.
The Fisher Family Adventures in Music Program (AIM) is a free curriculum designed to support music learning in the classroom for all SFUSD students grades 1–5. Students experience in-school performances, receive educational materials, and attend SF Symphony concerts at Davies Symphony Hall.
AIM BY THE NUMBERS
20,686
SFUSD Students Served
77
967
Classrooms Participated in AIM
729
In-school Performances
12
SF Symphony Concerts at Davies Symphony Hall
The free Music and Mentors program supports SFUSD music ensembles grades 6–12 by working with teachers to improve students' instrumental skills and deepen their engagement with music.
MUSIC AND MENTORS BY THE NUMBERS
24
Mentors
22
Schools Served
4,200
Teaching Artist Hours
$70k
Spent on New Instruments for Students
3,200
Free SF Symphony Tickets Distributed to Students
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra provides a tuition-free, preprofessional orchestral experience to more than 100 young musicians ranging from ages 12 to 21. SFSYO members benefit from weekly coachings with SF Symphony musicians and work with world-renowned artists.
What makes the Youth Orchestra so special is being part of the San Francisco Symphony family. Students develop a student mentor relationship with the professional musicians in the San Francisco Symphony, which are some of the greatest orchestral musicians in the world. ” Radu Paponiu, Wattis Foundation Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra
Being in the SFSYO was one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve ever had, and I’ll always treasure the memories I made, and the lessons learned. ” Isaiah Iny-Woods, Former SFSYO member
