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Education and Community

Nurturing creativity, curiosity, virtuosity

Through the thriving YOLA initiative and numerous other education and community programs, the LA Phil displays its commitment to the future of music and the very well-being of our city. We support the next generation of artists through our mentorship and community and school-based orchestras and high-school aged composers. We ignite the first spark of interest in symphonic music when school buses take over Grand Avenue and more than 10,000 children stream into Walt Disney Concert Hall. As a result, our community is becoming vibrant in the arts. Together we listen, we learn, and we make music. As Music Director Gustavo Dudamel has said, "The orchestra is a perfect metaphor for community."

Latest News

SummerSounds Season Lineup Announced

Summer 2012

Discover Reggae, Filipino, and Latino music and cultural traditions as SummerSounds turns nights at the Bowl into weekday morning fun with vibrant musicians and dancers exploring these musical genres. Each SummerSounds program features live music and dance, plus art workshops guided by professional artists. Tickets on sale May 12; visit www.hollywoodbowl.com/summersounds to learn more.

Upcoming Events

Youth Orchestra Festival Day

May 5 at 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm

Join us for the LA Phil's annual Youth Orchestra Festival Day at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Featured performances include YOLA, the Glendale Youth Orchestra, and the Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra. Tickets are FREE and available on a first-come, first-served basis at a check-in table on Grand Avenue (in front of Walt Disney Concert Hall) one hour prior to each performance. For more information, call 213.972.3454 or click here.

YOUTH ORCHESTRA LA

YOUTH ORCHESTRA LA (YOLA)

Gustavo Dudamel's signature El Sistema-inspired program

CONCERTS FOR YOUTH

CONCERTS FOR YOUTH

Family classical and world music concerts geared toward youth audiences

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Opportunities for local teachers and students

YOUNG MUSICIANS

YOUNG MUSICIANS

In-depth training for the next generation of artists

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Free concerts and lectures for continued learning