Education and Outreach Programs, Collaborations
Children’s Matinee – Christmas 2019
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SCSO hosts over 2000 students, teachers and parents at Memorial Auditorium
SCSO Conductor, Donald Kendrick and SCSO President, Jim McCormick, chased after small and large donations to fund SCSO’s annual “Children’s Holiday Matinee Concert” Outreach Program at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on Dec. 6th. This program is unlike any other in Sacramento as SCSO completely funds the transportation and ticket cost to over 2000 students in the Greater Sacramento Area. As transportation is typically a barrier for students who live in underserved areas, Don knew it was essential to make this accommodation.After months of preparation and chasing donors, SCSO was able to provide a fully funded Holiday concert to 2300 students at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
With the incredible support of volunteers, staff and partners, Kendrick conducted a Holiday concert and puppet show with the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra and Green Valley Theater Company. During the performance, students, teachers, and parents were invited to sing along to Holiday carols including “Jingle Bells” and more! The energy in the room on that day was unforgettable, and we owe it all to Don Kendrick for having the vision, artistry and persistence to make it a reality. Kendrick looks forward to providing even more students this experience in 2020!
U.S. Marines Toys for Tots
SCSO Gift Cards for Kids
133 Gift Cards donated to the Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento
Proud Supporter of the Trinity Cathedral Music Series 2011-2012 Season
Performances in the community
Attendance at choral rehearsals and dress rehearsals with the orchestra and soloists
Free tickets to concerts for disadvantaged children
Free tickets and subscriptions to sister “Nonprofits”for special events (fundraisers etc)
Educational Program Kits to Area High Schools
Pre-concert talks immediately preceding classical concerts
Well informed program notes for each concert
Post concert receptions to draw audience members closer to our artists
Hosting guest artists, visiting ensembles
Special Events and Collaborations
Summer Sings for area singers
Inaugurations: Governor Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger
St. John’s Shelter Fundraiser – Women and Children
Sacramento Youth Chorus
Wind Youth Center – Homeless and Runaway Teenagers
California Music Educators Northern California Honor Choir
Richards Institute of Education and ResearchColloquium
Promoting Education Through Music
Sacramento Philharmonic, Michael Morgan, Conductor
Bear Valley Music Festival, Carter Nice, Director
SUCCEED – Christmas at the Cathedral – Inner City Schools
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento
Center Stage Foundation – Concert Tickets for People in Need
Capitol Chamber Players Fundraiser – Scholarships
Fremont Presbyterian Church, Sacramento
Perspectives – Sacramento Metro Chamber
Sacramento Youth Symphony – Scholarships
California State Legislature – Opening Ceremonies
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Sacramento Food Bank – Women’s Project
Sacramento Youth Symphony
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sacramento
KXPR FM Radio – Pledge Drive
UC Davis Music Department
UC Davis Presents
CSU Sacramento Music Department
CSU Sacramento School of Education
Schola Cantorum, Sacred Heart Church
Vox Nova, Sacred Heart Church
