Due to funding from Classics for Kids Foundation, we have been able to create a new viola class. This has not only enabled more children to join the program (7 students in the viola class), but has also added greater depth to our orchestra and chamber […]
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Kroc Center Partnership
Partnership between Classics for Kids Foundation and Salvation Army Kroc Centers Classics for Kids Foundation (CFKF) has been given the unique opportunity to explore a formative partnership with the Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Community Centers. In 1998, Joan Kroc, widow of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc, donated $90 million to the Salvation Army (TSA) […]
KidsClassics Music Sales
The proceeds of numerous CD and musical download sales support Classics for Kids. Explore more…
CFKF donation to The Boston Symphony
July 2015 CFKF donated a 1/2 sized violin to The Boston Symphony’s instrument playground, where thousands of children coming to Tanglewood can touch and play with a stringed instrument for the first time.
CFKF Video Highlights
2015 Second Quarter Grants
Many grants awarded in the second quarter! Aurora, CO: Vanguard Classical School: This new charter school for grades 6-11 serves mainly low-income and minority families; we are giving support for several new instruments to students otherwise unable to participate in a small ensemble program. Bloomington, IN: Habitat4Kids: This new program aims to support underserved kids […]
Manassas MAPS first public performance
Today the MAPS strings played in public for the first time, including some of the instruments from the grant. It was for me the realization of a dream. It may not have been the most flawless performance ever but it was MUSIC and it was GOOD.
2015 Evaluations from Boston String Project
Student Evaluations Parental Evaluations Teacher Evaluations I feel happy when I play violin. My son is excited to go to class each week and practice. Our students become attached to their instruments, both immediately and over the course of working with them.
2015 First Quarter Grants
We have awarded numerous matching grants this year. The following were awarded in the first quarter: Adams, MA: Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School serves mainly low-income families from rural areas in Berkshire County grades 6-11; they received matching support for 2 double basses. Austin, TX: Kealing Middle School received matching support for 2 violins […]