Lisa Petrie

Pianist Rachel Breen: One Cool Competitor
Planting Western Musical Roots in Kenya
Walden School Takes the Prize

Episode 6: Learn with the Magik*Magik Orchestra. Education director Annie Phillips talks about this unique orchestra’s approach to engaging youngsters in music.

Damn Yankees a Grand Slam
Bon Voyage, El Camino Youth Symphony!
Santa Rosa Youth Orchestra Gives Back

Episode 5: Omar Shelly and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra 2011. Violist Shelly tells SFCV about his participation in the world’s most-viewed symphony concert in Sydney, Australia, with MTT conducting. Classical music is brought to the vast YouTube “stage”.

Amabile — a Sweet Place to Start
Pacific Boychoir Hosts International Friends
Klein Competition Brings out the Best

The YouTube Symphony concert wasn't just a young musician’s dream — performing to packed houses at the Sydney Opera House. The finale concert displaced the rock band U2 as the most-watched live music concert online.

Episode 4: Music Festivals Part I. May is not too early to get outdoors and enjoy the arts in California. Here are several family-friendly festivals to attend, with musical choices ranging from bluegrass to world, classical to chip music.

The Joy of Gigging
"Young At Art" Festival
Chanticleer Teaches the Craft

An orchestra of youths playing Chinese music in San José provides a fascinating alliance of two cultures, while teaching participation and crossing a generation gap.

Harpist Strings Humanitarian Dreams
Cantabile Swings Into Summer
A Taste of the Professional Life