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Causes: Arts & Culture, Opera
Mission: Through live performances and stimulating music education programs, to share the beauty and inspiration of classical music with Southern California audiences, giving special focus to Latino communities that are underserved and underrepresented by the arts.
Results: More than 40,000 children. Nearly 35 schools. Immeasurable joy and countless smiles.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 15,000 students
Geographic areas served: Northeast Los Angeles (Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Cypress Park, Echo Park, Atwater Village, El Sereno, ), South Los Angeles, Wilmington, San Pedro, Pacoima, Boyle Heights
Programs: In accord with our goal, the orchestra developed a vital program to make music more accessible to everyone in los angeles, offering: free or affordable concerts of high quality, especially in communities that are underserved by the arts; special performance opportunities for women and minorities; and a stellar music education program for public schools that has reached over 80,000 students in 40 public schools.