East Bay Performing Arts

EDUCATION AND OUTREACHUnder the legacy of Maestro Morgan, Oakland Symphony reaches over 75,000 adults and students each year, with significant resources dedicated to education and outreach. These programs include acclaimed education programs collectively known as MUSE (Music for excellence), comprised of young people's concerts, orchestra ensembles, in-school music lessons and mentoring, and regular school visits by musicians. Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra performs 4 concerts each season and practices weekly, Bridge program provides private lessons for students advancing from MUSE orchestra to YouthOrchestra. The Symphony's various education programs serve over 21,000 young people each year.

Symphonic performances and artistic collaborationsIn fostering development of the performing arts, Oakland Symphony collaborates with other arts organizations and showcases new American works and young artists. The Symphony has partnered with several organizations and performers to create a commissioning and performance program for new works by American composers.