The students are loving the new violins. Now that they no longer have to share instruments, they are progressing significantly faster.
—Janel K. Long, Music teacher and Arts Coordinator
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Update from Valley Life Charter School
December 2014
“Dear CFKF: Yesterday we had our very first orchestra concert using the instruments you allowed us to buy with your grant money. The stringed instruments you see in the picture came from you, and I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible gift you have given us. It is truly the gift that keeps on giving, and you have planted a seed for what will continue as a treasured program at our school. As the students played “We wish you a merry Christmas” and 500 elementary schoolers sang along, I couldn’t help the tears from falling. Thank you again.
Sincerely, Ally Briano”
Update from Bridge Boston
December 2014
“Dear CFKF: I hope you’re having a great start to the New Year. Bridge Boston had our concert this past December, and wanted to share with you some pictures! The students were so proud of themselves as they played as a violin and cello “orchestra” for the first time, and we couldn’t have had such a successful concert without your help and Classics for Kids. Thank you!”
Update from Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s
November 2014
“Yesterday was our first Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s concert this season, and I thought I’d pass along a picture of the debut performance! Our students graduated to their real instruments only a few weeks ago – they are holding the instruments from Classics for Kids in the back row of the rehearsal picture – and they are absolutely in love and excited to keep playing.
Best Wishes, Sarah Angello, Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s”
“Strings at the Kroc Center” Kids Prepare for Inaugural Concert
May 5, 2014 || 05-09-2014 News Release
“Strings at the Kroc Center” Kids Prepare for Inaugural Concert May 9, 2014: Kids in the new Strings at the Kroc Center program launched only in January through a partnership between the Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston and the national Boston‐based Classics for Kids Foundation are tuning up their instruments to prepare for their inaugural public performance.
To demonstrate the results of their hard work, a special concert on Friday, May 9 at 6:00 pm at The Salvation Army’s Performing Arts Theater (650 Dudley Street) will feature kids ages 10-12—part of Strings at the Kroc Center program—performing in small ensembles.
Boston String Project
For the past several years, CFKF has embarked on a large community project in Boston, MA where CFKF is based. We’ve given matching grants to many programs serving at-risk kids in the area, and have worked with them to evaluate the success of our partnerships. To date, over 15 programs and hundreds of kids have been served.
Michael Reynolds interviewed by WWFM
April 19, 2014
Rachel Katz, from WWFM the Classical Network, interviews Michael Reynolds, Executive Director of CFKF. Listen to the webcast. The interview starts at minute 3:11.
Celebrating Music Education at the Kroc Center
