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2017 2nd Quarter Grants
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2017 2nd Quarter Grants! Baltimore, MD Mt. Washington School: This large public school system is starting a new string program to build on other existing music offerings there for kids grades 5-7. The student population is ethnically diverse, and we have offered $3,500 in matching funds to encourage the […]
Pride Academy students with CFKF instruments
Meet some of the Pride Academy students who are learning to play the violin.
New Instruments presented to SVA
Expanding Our Reach: Please Help!
Expanding Our Reach Classics for Kids Foundation (CFKF) has embarked on an initiative aimed toward expanding its matching stringed instrument grant program to string programs in all 50 states during 2017. CFKF has to date given grants to string programs in 43 states around America; CFKF Also wishes to expand its presence in states where […]
New Instruments…and so it begins!
Twin Oaks Elementary Fortissimo Meet Their Instruments… (Fortissimo Orchestra Program)
2017 1st Quarter Grants
We gave over $32,000 in matching grants the 1st quarter of 2017. Cayce, SC Busbee Creative Arts Academy: This Academy, as part of the Lexington SC School District, is creating a new string program to build on an existing band and chorus program for children in middle school. CFKF gave $4,000 in matching support for […]
2016 4th Quarter Grants
The following grants were awarded in the forth quarter of 2016. Congratulations to the following programs! Asuza, CA USD: This school district, located 30 miles east of downtown LA, is expanding an existing string program to provide access to second language learners grades 9-12. This is part of a larger plan to support underserved […]
Manassas MAPS recital
Recently students from the Manassas Adventist Preparatory School appeared in a recital. They performed original works composed for them by their teacher Gerson Hortua including a solo for each of them and a quartet with piano. Two of the three students play on instruments the school received from the Classics for Kids Foundation. Their teacher […]
2017 Grant Application
Our 2017 Grant Application is now online. If your school or non-profit organization believes in the role of fine instruments in your program, and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds, you are a strong candidate for the Classics for Kids matching grant program. Our next deadline is March 31, 2017.