never too young to learn to play the violin
It is the mission of RRCM to promote the appreciation of chamber music by presenting world-class artists in concerts and strongly promoting educational programs for the children of our area. Thus the Overture Project was created.
Russian River Chamber Music is sponsoring a new program called the Overture Project that puts music back into the schools.
Why? Simply put, music has been shown to improve children’s reading comprehension, compliment math skills, promote critical thinking, helps form social skills, improve attention spans, provides a healthy outlet for creative energy and helps create a supportive social student community while reducing gang influence. It is a benefit that lasts a lifetime.
In order to accomplish this we need to:
- Put instruments into the hands of students.
- Create a student orchestra.
- Compensate the teachers, coaches and mentors.
- Update and expand the current staff to include a director of development and volunteer coordinator.
- Introduce a comprehensive and coordinated marketing and informational program that utilizes social and mobile media platforms, promotional activities and music performances.
We are asking for you and the community to support the children and help us Put Music Back into the Schools.
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
On Friday, February 11, 2011 Russian River Chamber Music had the pleasure of presenting the children of the Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts. The children played during the intermission of a truly memorable concert that featured the San Francisco Piano Trio. The children arrived at the concert via limousine and were treated to a Rock Star welcome. Please click on the link below to view the video.
High School students practice their craft
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
