Grantee Database
CLASSICS FOR KIDS INC
Grant Year
2018-19
Grant Program
Arts Education – Exposure
Award Amount
$14,400.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, Classics for Kids celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tubby the Tuba in March 2020 with four educational concerts at the Balboa Theatre for 5,000 elementary students, featuring a live professional orchestra conducted by Dana Zimbric, guest artist tuba soloist Scott Sutherland, modern dance choreography by John Malashock Dance Company, and live narration of the story of Tubby the Tuba by a guest artist.
Organization Summary
Classics 4 Kids (C4K) is dedicated to making music education accessible for every child, unlocking the transformative potential of the arts! We engage K-12 students with thrilling orchestra concerts, energetic in-school assemblies, and interactive virtual learning that keeps them inspired.
Our engaging programs connect music with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), literature, and cultural themes, all in line with California Arts Standards and National Core Arts Standards. We prioritize social-emotional learning and proudly highlight the vital contributions of diverse composers and local artists.
Working closely with Title I schools, we aim to boost academic engagement, empower personal growth, and spark creativity in under-resourced students, paving the way for the next generation of innovative artists and thinkers.
Organization
Classics 4 Kids
Address
3033 Fifth Avenue Suite 227
SAN DIEGO
92103
County
San Diego
Region
Far South
Phone
(619) 231-2311
Congressional District
California's 50th congressional district
State Assembly District
District CA-50
State Senate District
District 39
