The San Ramon Chamber Ensemble, a 10-week course held four times a year, offers tailored instruction and personalized mentorship to 3-5 groups of 2-5 students per group, matched according to their strengths and areas for growth. Through the Socratic method and guest workshops, our curriculum fosters musical ingenuity and cultural appreciation.

SRCE provides free music education to students between ages 8 and 17. Our program aims to overcome language and cultural barriers while addressing the structural inequities of racism and xenophobia that affect our participants and other people of color in the classical music field.

As we continue to expand our reach, we are using our existing platform as a springboard to include more underrepresented groups from the greater East Bay Area. SRCE offers an all-encompassing scholarship to ensure that financial barriers do not hinder their musical journey. This comprehensive scholarship covers all transportation expenses, provides instruments, and offers supplemental one-on-one private lessons. By actively reaching out and forging partnerships with community organizations, schools, and local artists, we strive to create a more inclusive and diverse musical community.

At the end of each course, students showcase their progress with performances, inspiring them through role models who exemplify the diversity of the musical profession. We are committed to empowering students and creating opportunities for them to excel in the classical music world, regardless of their background.