Bring Live Music to Our Schools
Gift are increased by 50% through a matching grant from the Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) through June 30.
Pacific Chamber Orchestra’s Discover Music Now program of elementary school brings a live ensemble and narrator into schools for engaging, interactive assemblies that introduce students to the instruments of the orchestra, how music works, and how it expresses ideas and emotion—often providing students with their very first experience of live classical music.
Students don’t just listen—they are invited to participate, respond, and connect with the music in real time. Through music, these programs nurture young minds to listen deeply, think with discernment, and develop the empathy so vital in our world today.
“One of the most engaging and impactful assemblies we’ve brought to our students.”
— David Schlagg, Director of Elementary Education, Pleasanton USD
“Students were fully engaged, listening, participating, and wanting more. Please come again.”
— Teacher
“Opens students to creativity and new possibilities.”
— Local educators
Sample gift impacts:
- $5,000 – Supports Discover Music assemblies at multiple schools
- $2,500 – Fully funds Discover Music assemblies at one school
- $1,000 – Supports a full school assembly
- $500 – Helps bring a live ensemble performance to a school
- $250 – Supports a portion of a school presentation
- $100 – Provides classroom educational materials
- Other Amount – Every gift makes a meaningful impact
Donations are processed through the Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF). After clicking “Donate Now”: Select Programs & Events then Enter Education in the designation field for your gift to be directed to PCO’s Discover Music Now programs.