With support from the California Arts Council, SAPPA will provide free musical instrument instruction and performance opportunities for 100 low-income youth in South Los Angeles and Watts. In the program, called the Watts Willowbrook Music Academy and Youth Orchestra, participants learn to play orchestral instruments, develop their musical skills and knowledge, and perform for the public.
-The Watts Willowbrook Conservatory is a collaboration with multiple organizations in South LA. In sequential group classes taught by professional musicians at each site, students ages 7-18 learn to playing violin, viola, cello and bass. Instruction is offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Performance in the Watts Willowbrook Youth Symphony is an integral part of the educational and developmental experience.
-Weekly Music Workshops bring general musical education to students ages 7-18 after school at community sites. The goal is to develop the children’s understanding and appreciation of music by learning to read music, playing instruments and singing.
-In the Senior Piano Arts program, adults ages 55 and older learn to play piano and read and interpret music in free, weekly, year-round classes provided at senior centers located in very low income communities in South Los Angeles. The program is taught by a professional musician and certified music therapist.

