Each spring, the Eureka Symphony offers Humboldt County school children grades 4-6 the chance to attend a live concert by the Eureka Symphony during their school day.

These free performances are provided as part of the Eureka Symphony’s commitment to providing both high-quality music and music education which increases an appreciation of music within our community.

This Schools to Symphony concert performance in a beautiful concert hall setting will be the first time many of these local students will hear this type of music live or see the variety of musical instruments it takes to perform a symphony. The experience is designed to be an enriching one, giving young people an insight into the creation of music and inspiring students to learn to play an instrument. That inspiration is important, since research has shown that playing an instrument contributes to improved reading and math skills.

Prior to the actual live performance, teachers receive a curriculum specially designed to help them prepare their students to get the most out of this special concert experience. The Eureka Symphony also works hand in hand with the Humboldt County Office of Education, which manages the logistics of getting nearly 1,500 students to the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts.

The Schools to Symphony program is made possible through generous donations from Humboldt Sponsors, the Humboldt Area Foundation plus the enthusiasm and commitment of our musicians and Board members. However, the expenses to provide this concert free to students rises each year. If you, too, believe in this program and how it enriches and inspires our schoolchildren, any donation on your part would be welcome. If you would like more information, contact us at eurekasymphony@gmail.com or call 707-798-6139.