Music Features For Families
Every week, our writers take an in‐depth look at an artist, program or topic of interest to us. Spend some time with this week's classical music feature, or scroll through the extensive SFCV archive for insights in many music topics.
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March 6, 2014
A couple of days have passed since the actual Mardi Gras celebration, but that won’t stop us from putting out our Mardi Gras/ Carnival playlist.
More "Mardi Gras Playlist" »Kids & Families Feature
March 6, 2014
The new site SFSkids.org is driven by the potential of online gaming in music education and learning. Kids can play, perform, conduct, and compose — make music, and just listen to it. All in the spirit of fun.
More "S.F. Symphony's New Website for Kids: Let the Games Begin" »Kids & Families Feature
March 4, 2014
The String Arcade, an innovative CD project, earns seed money for a new after-school music program.
More "String Theory to Help Kids Learn Music?" »Playlist
February 27, 2014
Here’s a playlist of some famous “alla Turca” classics, alongside Turkish music — a mutual influence that continues to this day.
More "Turkish "Alla Turca" Playlist" »Kids & Families Feature
February 27, 2014
Let us count the ways to catch the ever-busy, delightful San Francisco Girls Chorus this March.
More "Catching Up With the San Francisco Girls Chorus" »Kids & Families Feature
February 20, 2014
The Orchestra, a Brazilian source of pride, will give two performances featuring youthful sizzle as well as strong musicianship.
More "The Bahia Youth Symphony Orchestra: El Sistema, Brazilian Style" »Playlist
February 20, 2014
Although the Hollywood movie industry relies more than ever on huge budget action movies, the movies nominated for best score of 2013 have a much less adrenaline-pumping, ear-splitting character. Here are nominees.
More "Academy Awards Playlist" »Kids & Families Feature
February 13, 2014
The John Adams Young Composer Program at the Crowden Music Center fosters deep creativity even in very young children.
More "Coming of Age: John Adams and the Young Composer's Program" »Playlist
February 13, 2014
Music is front and center in the Winter Olympics from the opening ceremonies to the figure skating programs that are one of the games’ major draws. Here are some musical highlights from the Sochi Games.
More "Sochi Games Playlist" »Playlist
February 6, 2014
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this SFCV playlist for the Year of the Horse.
More "Chinese New Year Playlist" »Find Family Events
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