Oakland East Bay Symphony Community Outreach

E D U C A T I O N & O U T R E A C H

A leader in music education, Oakland East Bay Symphony has developed a comprehensive instrumental music program that serves over 3,000 students in grades 3-12 at eighteen Oakland public schools. Oakland East Bay Symphony's programs serve a student population that is primarily African American, Asian and Latino, in some of the city's most economically depressed neighborhoods.

"Educate, Inspire, Change Lives"

(Click to view on YouTube.com)

Music for Excellence (MUSE)

OEBS developed MUSE as a comprehensive instrumental music program that currently serves 3,000 students in grades 3-12.
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"Without this support I might feel forced to limit the
size of some classes and turn students away."

~ Claudia McCarthy, Music Teacher Oakland USD

Keeping Music in Public Schools
with guest Michael Morgan

View video about the Symphony's
Music for Excellence (MUSE) Education Program. (Click on image or on this link).

Young People's Concerts

Annual offering of four special matinee performances on two
consecutive days which attract over 7,000 students.
program | concert guide | reserve seat

"They help us keep programs when
they're threatened." ~Phil Rydeen

Young Artist Competition

The competition is open to students residing and/or
studying music in Alameda or Contra Costa.Counties.
learn more | view winners

School Visits & Ensembles in the Schools

Music Director Michael Morgan presents "show and tell"
programs at elementary and middle schools.
schedule a visit | learn more

Music Education Resource Guide

The guide is intended to serve as an overview and reference for local music resources. It will help you find a teacher, private lessons or summer music camps. learn more

"Where the Symphony has a presence, school music programs are more solid, have
less teacher turnover, or have maintained quality with personnel changes.
The Symphony is an incredible partner to the district. They're always open to
working through anything, and they're a valuable part of our programs.
We appreciate the quality of musicians and support they give our teachers.
We really enjoy our relationship with them. They're a delight to work with."
~ Phil Rydeen, Director of Visual and Performing Arts,
Oakland Unified District and OEBS Education Committee Member