Our Community

Acalanes Instrumental Music

This is a truly excellent program under the direction of Mr. Norm Dea (who also happens to be the president of CMEA - the California Music Educators Association). The programs include Concert Band, Syphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. Come to a concert and check them out!

Stanely Middle School Music Program

Truly a one-of-a-kind program that, under the energetic direction of Bob Athayde and the numerous volunteers that support him, drive the music community and culture in Lamorinda - from the students outward!

Generations in Jazz Foundation

Generations in Jazz is a non-profit public benefit corporation dedicated to supporting community music activities. With jazz as our language, our goal is to build our communities by providing educational, performance and cultural opportunities for students and adults.

The Rossmoor Big Band

The mission of the Roosmoor Big Band, under the sponsorship of Generations in Jazz foundation, is to:

To encourage Rossmoor Seniors (and all band members) to individually practice and as a group, and rehears Big Band (Jazz) Music in a team setting.

To work with the Band to comfortably raise and maintain a level of musicianship that allows the Band to share the music and sounds of the Big Band Era.

To provide a reasonable platform in which Band members can continue to conformably enjoy the Band rehearsals while improving musically.

To promote a positive atmosphere for ALL the members to progress together.

To Maintain in PERFORMANCE READY STATUS" at least 60 musical charts.

To schedule performances with or for worthy clubs, schools and churches and assist these organizations with their own community events.

To encourage our senior musicians to be ambassadors of the message "Music Can Be With You Your Entire Life." Thus, our Band members are encouraged to support and promote music and music education as a vital discipline in our community, churches and schools.

To promote music as vital disciple in life where team work, hard work, pride fun and play all converge and enrich the lives of our members and the community.

Lafayette Partners In Education

LPIE's mission is"To support and enrich the education of every child in the Lafayette public schools through a broad community-based effort."

Through community contrbutions, LPIE provides critical funding to our local music programs in our schools. Keep LPIE strong!

Founded by singer and philanthropist Leslie Noel, the vision is to instill selflessness, community awareness and service, as well as to help discover their own talents and build confidence through the expression of these talents.

GOLD COAST
CHAMBER PLAYERS

Voted BEST EAST BAY CHAMBER GROUP
--Contra Costa Times

The mission of the Gold Coast Chamber Players is to provide a connection with people through a better understanding of chamber music and to promote chamber music as a relevant art form in today's world.