Education Programs
Music Education in Public Schools
In partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District,
the San Francisco Symphony provides comprehensive music education to every student in grades 1–5 in San Francisco’s public elementary schools through Adventures in Music, and supports every public middle and high school band and orchestra program through Music and Mentors.
SFS Kids
We love music and are committed to music education. This website, in conjunction with our live performances, provides a great way for people of all ages to hear, learn, and have fun with music.
Visit SFSKids.org
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra
Over the past 40+ years, the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) has earned a reputation as one of the finest youth ensembles in the world. Founded in 1981 to provide pre-professional training to the Bay Area’s most gifted young musicians at no cost.
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Video Learning Resource
MUSICAL HEROS: STORIES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMPOSERS. Discover the remarkable lives of William Grant Still, Florence Price, and George Walker. Hosted by the San Francisco Symphony’s Resident Conductor of Engagement and Education Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser.
