Partnering Music and Education all over Marin
This program delivers performances that introduce classical music to young students, and provides focused music mentorship to teachers and students in band and orchestra classrooms. Teaching artists, consisting of artistic personnel within the Marin Symphony Orchestra and visiting soloists, provide mentorship, professional support, and inspiration to students and teachers across county schools.
- Symphony Day Sign-up
- Visiting Artists
- Symphony@Schools Performances
- Symphony@Schools Teaching Artists
- Teacher of the Year Award
Symphony Day
Marin Symphony hosts over 2,000 Marin County 4th graders each year at our concert hall! During a 50-minute program, students have exposure to sights, sounds, emotions, and history of classical music. Schools
can sign up here.
What sparks a child’s mind for music is sheer fascination. For many students, this is their first live classical music experience! Witnessing a full symphony orchestra, kids’ minds marvel over instruments’ shapes and sounds. Recall the first time seeing a tubby tuba, glistening timpani, or proud string bass. Remember your first response to hearing a quirky bassoon, soaring flute, or sliding trombone. Now imagine those sights and sounds all together! When curiosity inevitably takes over, musicians are born.
Orchestra Family Tree
Do you love music and want to play a musical instrument? In this video series, musicians of the Marin Symphony will introduce instruments of the Orchestra Family Tree to help find the best one for you. Click below to get started!
In this episode, you will get to see and hear members of the String Family: the violin, the viola, the cello, and the bass.
In this episode, you will get to see and hear members of the Woodwind Family: the flute, the clarinet, the oboe, and the bassoon.
In this episode, you will get to see and hear members of the Brass Family: the trumpet, the French horn, the trombone, and the tuba.
In this episode, you will get to see and hear members of the Percussion Family, the Harp, and the Conductor.