
Education & Community
Inspiring Young Musicians & Building Community
At The Santa Fe Symphony, we believe music is for everyone. Our Education & Community programs support students from early childhood through high school, bring music into public schools, and reach thousands through free community concerts.
Youth Music Classes
We offer year-round classes for beginner through advanced students in:
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Orchestra
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Jazz
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Mariachi
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Chorus
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Chamber Music
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Private Lessons
“Nothing compares to the camaraderie of playing with fellow musicians. Thank you for continuing to bring this to young people in classical music.”
— Youth Symphony Alumnus

Early Childhood Programs
We’re deepening our work with young children through two pilot offerings:
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Lullaby Project: Parents and musicians co-write personal lullabies for their babies or toddlers (in partnership with the Santa Fe Children’s Museum).
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¡Música para todos los niños!: Music classes for 3–4 year olds at Kaune Early Learning Center, focused on movement and social-emotional growth!
Mentoring in Public Schools
Our musicians support Santa Fe Public School music classrooms with:
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Sectionals
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Group and individual lessons
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Specialized instruction
This program reaches over 150 students each year and strengthens music education across the district.
Community Programming
We bring music into Santa Fe and beyond through:
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Free concerts at senior centers, libraries, shelters, and public spaces
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Pop-ups and early childhood music sessions
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Performances by student ensembles
Our Impact
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300+ students in Youth Program classes
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150+ students mentored in public schools
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Thousands reached annually through free concerts
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27% of students receive financial aid
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No student turned away for financial reasons