Support the Oakland Symphony

 

 

Support the Symphony, Enrich Oakland’s Soul

 

Music is a gift that unites, inspires, and transforms. Your support makes it possible for the Oakland Symphony to bring the power of live orchestral music to audiences across our vibrant city. Together, we’re creating a cultural heartbeat for Oakland, ensuring that every corner of our community has access to music’s beauty and impact.

Your contribution fuels every aspect of the Symphony’s work—from world-class performances at the Paramount Theatre to free community programs and music education in over 25 Oakland schools through our acclaimed MUSE program.

Your Impact

  • Artistic Excellence: Each year, the Oakland Symphony presents a dynamic season of concerts, featuring everything from beloved classical masterpieces to groundbreaking new works by underrepresented composers. With Maestro Kedrick Armstrong at the helm, our innovative programming reflects Oakland’s diverse and vibrant community​​​.
  • Education: Every year, the Symphony’s MUSE program brings music education to over 1,000 students in Title I schools, offering free lessons, mentorship, and instruments to those who need them most​​.
  • Equity in Access: Through programs like Hall Pass, we offer free and discounted tickets to underserved communities, welcoming over 2,000 individuals into our concert halls annually​​.
  • Community Engagement: From free family concerts to groundbreaking new works by underrepresented composers, your gift helps us bring music to life for Oakland’s diverse audiences​​.

Join Us in Harmony

When you support the Oakland Symphony, you become part of a movement—a collective of individuals who believe in the transformative power of music. Together, we can ensure that our Symphony thrives as a beacon of creativity, inclusion, and hope.

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The Oakland Symphony, officially registered as East Bay Performing Arts, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 94-3081554

Questions about giving? Contact our development team at development@oaklandsymphony.org or call (510) 444-0801.