Schedule
HostsWays to Give
HomePlaylistSchedule
HostsEventsOn DemandOur StoryOur TeamWays to Give Become a Sponsor
How to ListenVisit Help CenterContact Us

Find Us on Social Media:

Logo image

Find Us on Social Media:

Download Our Mobile App:

google play icon

About

HomePlaylistSchedule
HostsOn DemandOur StoryOur Team

Community

EventsWays to Give Become a SponsorPressDiversity StatementCareersAnnual EEO ReportDigital Accessibility

Help

Visit Help CenterContact UsHow to Listen

©2025 Classical California

Sweepstakes RulesFCC ComplianceLocal Public FilesCPB ComplianceAnnual EEO ReportPrivacy PolicyCode of Integrity

articles / Education

Building a ‘Bridge to Arts and Music’

EducationKidsPop CultureThe State of the Arts

San Francisco Conservatory of Music and several interfaith and community partners have announced a new program called ‘Bridge to Arts and Music‘ (or BAM) that will build on the music program started at the Third Baptist Church, and made possible by a large grant from the Koret Foundation. 32 children will be given private and classroom after-school lessons in voice and piano.

Building a ‘Bridge to Arts and Music’
00:00

You can read more about the announcement at the SF Conservatory of Music website.

“The opportunity to put music back into a community, and to inspire children to engage music is why we exist,” SFCM President David Stull says. “The church had the space, the Conservatory had the resources, the ability to reach out to the grantor organizations that made all this possible.” It was very much a collaborative effort, as many of the principals expressed at their launch announcement at the end of last week, but it was made possible by the contribution from the Koret Foundation. “In 2017, the foundation established a new multi-year arts and culture initiative,” Kyle Marinshaw of Koret explained, “which really aimed to deepen our commitment to supporting innovative and dynamic cultural organizations. A core tenet of that was expanding access to arts education and creative expression for underrepresented youth.” Reverend Amos Brown of Third Baptist says now it’s up to the teachers and children: “To show what can happen incrementally to take them higher and higher to great achievement, and the sharing of their gifts for the blessings and benefit of others.” Congregation Emanu-El is also a partner in the interfaith project. Michael Pappas, Executive Director of the San Francisco Interfaith Council says, “This program shows the power of collaboration between organizations, and the dedication to creating access points for underrepresented youth. But this is an opportunity for all children, regardless of their religious affiliation, to let music into their lives. They’re never going to forget this, it’s something that can not be taken away from them. And there’s no barrier for entry for any child. That’s justice.”

EducationKidsPop CultureThe State of the Arts
Written by:
Jeffrey Freymann
Jeffrey Freymann
Published on 03.27.2019
Loading...

MORE LIKE THIS

A Masterclass in Masterclasses

A Masterclass in Masterclasses

Renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato uses her experiences to guide aspiring singers through masterclasses, focusing on personal barriers that may hinder their progress.

03/06/2020
Back to School Time…

Back to School Time…

Explore classical music pieces associated with academia, including Barber's "School For Scandal", Haydn's "The Schoolmaster", and Brahms' "Academic Festival Overture".

03/06/2020
A Lesson in Giving a Masterclass…

A Lesson in Giving a Masterclass…

Renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato uses her experiences to guide aspiring singers through masterclasses, focusing on personal barriers that often hinder their progress.

12/17/2019
New Season and Music Director for SFS Youth Orchestra

New Season and Music Director for SFS Youth Orchestra

Daniel Stewart, former violist, returns to the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra as their new Music Director. The ensemble's upcoming concert includes a tribute to its founder.

12/17/2019
A New Series of Guest Hosts for “From The Top”

A New Series of Guest Hosts for “From The Top”

"From the Top", a show on KUSC featuring young classical musicians, announces new hosts after parting ways with long-time host Christopher O’Riley.

06/13/2019
Mozart Goes to Middle School

Mozart Goes to Middle School

Berkeley Symphony members, led by violinist Matthew Szemela, perform Mozart for middle school students as part of KDFC Playground Pop-Ups, aiming to bring classical music to the community.

03/26/2019