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Congratulations to the Class of 2020
A radio station celebrates 2020 graduates with music dedications, featuring a variety from classical to soundtracks, requested by loved ones until mid-June.
Class of 2020 Recommends Music To Inspire You
"High school seniors share their favorite classical music pieces and discuss how they plan to continue their musical journey in college."
Vox Femina Reaches Toward the Future
Vox Femina, an all-treble choir, successfully hosts its first Concert for Youth, aiming to inspire future choral singers. They plan a tribute to the LGBTQ community in June.
Learning About Music: New Digital Resources for All Ages
Explore various online resources for classical music education during quarantine, including free courses, virtual museum tours, and interactive lessons for both kids and adults.
How Classical Music Powers a Child’s Brain
A study by USC's Brain and Creativity Institute reveals that classical music training in kids enhances brain function, boosts cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Postponed: KUSC Kids Discovery Day at the Bowers
The KUSC Kids Discovery Day at Bowers Museum, initially scheduled for April 5th, has been postponed. The new date will be communicated soon.
Meet LA’s New MacArthur Foundation Fellows
LA musicians Matthew Aucoin and Vijay Gupta are among the 25 new MacArthur Foundation Fellows, each receiving a $625,000 stipend. Aucoin plans to donate part of his award to charity, while Gupta continues his work with Street Symphony.
An Ode to An Ode to Joy
Lara Downes describes why Beethoven’s music still matters after 255 years, exploring the timeless power of his “Ode to Joy” and its role in shaping history.
Finding Your Voice: The Joy and Connection of Singing
Family singalongs, holiday carols, karaoke nights, Jennifer Miller Hammel knows singing isn’t just fun, it’s connection, health, and pure joy.
Notes from the Fires: Fire Victims Fight Trauma with Tradition
Pianists Natasha Marin and Maria Demina, friends for decades who play together as the DoubleSharp Piano Duo, speak with Notes from the Fires host John Rabe.
These Rides Really Sleigh
Brian Lauritzen gallops into the holidays with these compositions about sleigh rides.
Did our Notes from the Fires friends find something to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? Spoiler Alert: Yes.
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe asks Christopher Still, the second trumpet for the LA Phil, “How was your Thanksgiving?”
Classical California and the LA Phil!
Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season
