We believe in harnessing the power of music to push the limits of the possible.

Whether by serving thousands of children through Link Up, Encore! Kids, or our Junior Orchestra (scroll down to learn more), we believe that music is central to any child's education. And more - every human needs to be enriched through the possession of exceptional music.

As an organization, we're passionate about growth and change

A growing body of research affirms what we've long suspected:

Music Education makes better, smarter, more creative students; it turns students into lovers of learning.

 

Enjoy this enlightening brief video from Ted-Ed:

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.

 

Enjoy this video about teaching math through music:

Robert "Mr. Mac" MacCarthy, a sixth grade math teacher at Willard Middle School in Berkeley, encourages his students to love math through creating rap music videos. Class Act is a new series sponsored by the California Lottery to showcase inspiring teachers making an impact in their schools and communities.