Reach Teach Play
Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play® programs serve over 50,000 people in under-resourced Chicago-area communities and schools, opening doors for all to access and experience the positive impact of live music.
Several programs extend Ravinia’s reach into Chicago and Lake County public schools that otherwise have little to no music curriculum of their own, providing 20,000 students with live performances and integrative activities that spark a love of music and invite exploration of varied genres and styles, as well as programs that teach the foundations of music and encourage children to engage in music-making and express themselves creatively.
Ravinia gives students the opportunity to play musical instruments, develop their talents, and create pathways for continued success through a variety of programs, including a community family music school, El Sistema–inspired orchestral programs that foster social development, and a mentorship program for high school jazz musicians.
Central to Reach Teach Play’s mission of access, Ravinia provides free summer concert passes to thousands of community members through partnerships with over 150 social service agencies, as well as public libraries and community music and performing arts schools.
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Watch these videos for highlights from our myriad music education and community engagement programs.
