ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND OUR COMMUNITY
For more than three decades, education and engagement have been central to our mission, and we continue to strive to enrich the lives of our school partners and our community. From the live performances on stage to the surrounding engagement programming, the LBC presents a variety of experiences that are guaranteed to enrich, educate, and entertain our entire community.
EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS
Our Education Through the Arts program serves to deepen the educational experiences of our school partners through a broad range of learning opportunities. From hands-on learning for our students to professional development for our teachers, the LBC presents research-based programs that highlight arts integration, standards-based arts curriculum, and experiences with professional artists. At the LBC, we believe the arts are a dynamic tool for teaching and learning in all core subjects and a highly effective method for making learning engaging, impactful, and fun.
School Shows & Classroom Connections
Our School Shows target grades from PK to 12. These performances align with and support state mandated curriculum in all core subjects.
While we work to keep costs as low as possible, we understand that sometimes this is not enough to break down the barrier of accessibility. For this reason, scholarships are available from Evert Person’s ArtReach and The Evert Person Bus Fund.
Set the Stage offers free online resources, including study guide, classroom discussion points, and activities to prepare students for their trip to see a live performance at the LBC.
From Page to Stage works directly with select schools with at-risk populations to promote literacy and instill a life-long love of reading early in students’ careers.
Extend your field trip with Art Talks—free guided tours of our Sculpture Garden.
Each of LBC’s Artists in the Schools Arts Integration Residencies brings an artist into your classroom to lead your students through six interactive sessions combining an art form and another academic content area to dive deeper into learning. Scholarships are available!
Dancers Unite introduces preschool through 3rd grade students to creative movement while enhancing listening, collaboration, and communication skills throughout the school year.
Music Matters: Ukulele Instruction is a year-long program with elementary students exploring basic musicianship, instrument care, tuning, and playing ukulele.
We are proud to present our Tools for Teachers workshop series through our partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, focusing on standards-based arts integrated lessons that you can take immediately back to your classroom.
LBC’s Teaching Artist Training series provides local teaching artists ongoing training in arts integration, lesson creation, classroom management, and more.
Our Mariachi Educators Conference is an exciting five-day conference for music educators, professional musicians, and music education majors will provide the skills and hands-on experience essential to building a successful student mariachi program.
Beyond the Classroom
Our Music for Schools lending library of 1,000+ instruments are provided at no cost to students who otherwise be able to afford to play in their schools’ band or orchestra programs.
LBC’s Mariachi Ensemble is a free afterschool program where students attend weekly rehearsals and participate in community performances, while providing instruments for student use.
Learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends! LBC Summer Camps offer high quality summer arts experiences throughout Sonoma County.
LBC develops opportunities with visiting performers for Master Classes & Student Clinics to provide students of all ages with unique opportunities to interact directly with professional, world-renowned master artists representing a variety of artistic mediums.
Teachers Experiencing Arts Meet-Up (TEAM) is a quarterly gathering with educators who experience art together, learn more about what LBC has to offer, and help us shape our programs to better serve schools and students.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, Terms & Conditions, Brochure & Newsletter Archive, and how to Contact Us.
SCHOLARSHIPS
are available to help provide the power of the arts to more students. Learn more here.
ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE ARTS
With the goal of enriching, educating and entertaining our audiences, our Engagement Through the Arts often extends beyond our work with schools to reach audiences of all ages. From our annual Posada Navideña and Fiesta de Independencia celebrations to our master classes and pre- and post-discussions with world-class touring artists, we offer experiences that truly engage everyone.
From classic tales to new adventures, the LBC presents a series of series of shows for the entire family that enrich, education, and entertain.
Beyond the Classroom
LBC’s Mariachi Ensemble is a free afterschool program where students attend weekly rehearsals and participate in community performances, while providing instruments for student use.
Learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends! LBC Summer Camps offer high quality summer arts experiences throughout Sonoma County.
LBC develops opportunities with visiting performers for Master Classes & Student Clinics to provide students of all ages with unique opportunities to interact directly with professional, world-renowned master artists representing a variety of artistic mediums.
At select performances, Pre- and Post-Show Discussions to add greater understanding and enjoyment to the performing arts experience.
Luther Burbank Center is proud to celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County during our annual Fiesta de Independencia. Admission is free! Join us for authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire family featuring El Grito with the Mexican Consulate of San Francisco, Community Leadership Awards, exciting on-stage entertainment, and much more!
An annual sold out event at LBC, Posada Navideña returns this holiday season as a part of the Center’s popular Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series. We invite audiences of all ages to experience the folk culture of Latin America and its unique customs and traditions during this popular Christmas production and traditional Posada celebration following the performance.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Education Through the Arts programs are aligned with Sonoma County’s Upstream Investments policy. The LBC is also recognized in affiliation with Cradle to Career Sonoma County.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
The LBC’s Education Through the Arts programs are highly subsidized in order to keep costs affordable for all. Thanks to the generosity of our members, donors, and sponsors, we serve more than 40,000 children and adults annually.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is the grateful recipient of donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional supporters for performance activities and educational outreach to the community. We want to thank the following generous donors to Education Through the Arts from April 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020.
Thank you!
Ann Allan
Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc.
Jennifer and Don Ammons
Hon. David and Deborah Ballati/Schwab Charitable Fund
Karen and Mike Bergin
Andrew, Claudia and Jake Block
Julie Bova in memory of Allan Csiky
Ann and Gordon Blumenfeld
George and Sue Bull/ Schwab Charitable Fund
Calpine Corp.
Mary Cardaras and Francesca Fifis
Carmen and Perri Castaldi
Chandi Hospitality Group
City of Santa Rosa – Economic Development
Robert and Sandy Comstock
Copperfield’s Books, Inc.
Geri Hadley and Ron Coté
Audrey Bush and Chris Crispo
Greg and Melinda Dexter
Joanne Dow/JPMorgan Charitable Giving
Epicenter Sports And Entertainment
Kevin and Susan Etter
Alex and Rachel Fishman
Farley Family Charitable Foundation
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Freeman Lexus-Toyota
Robyn Chew-Gibbs and Joe Gibbs
Julia L. Grant/ Community Foundation Sonoma County
Sam and Ava Guerrera
Ed and Kathleen Hamilton/Tekberry Staffing
Marilyn and Robert Heller
Lisa Hemenway and John J. Berg
Savannah Hill Music Scholarship Fund
Bruce Hinshaw
Ann Hudson
Christopher and Amy Hunsberger
Jay Hunsberger and Chad Hostetler
In memory and honor of Selma Mayer Isenberg and her son, Jean Isenberg
Tim and Ariel Kelley/ Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Nik and Raksha Lahiri
Cameron and Ashley Mauritson
Clay and Carrie Mauritson
Lewis Meyers
Montgomery Village Shopping Center
Bruce and Lauren Morrison
Katie and Denny Murphy
Philip and Maureen Murphy
Music Nomad
Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat
New York Life
Rick Nowlin and Don Strand
Ernesto and Rita Olivares
Park Avenue Catering
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Carolyn Petersen
Rodney Strong Wine Estates Eric Poehlmann and Team West
Susan and Alan Preston
In memory of Nathan Abdallah Proto
St. Joseph Health
Rekha Schipper/ Tangram Insurance Services
Cathy and Pete Seghesio
Alan and Susan Seidenfeld
Lawrence and Jacqueline Simons/ Community Foundation Sonoma County
Sonoma County AB114 Funding Committee
Sonoma Clean Power
Sonoma County Folk Society
Sonoma Country Day School
Mark and Terri Stark/ Stark Reality Restaurants
Daniel T. Steele Jr. and Juneko Steele
Daniel T. Steele III
Marlene and Martin Stein/ Jewish Community Foundation
Mike and Jessica Sutton
Sherry and Pete Swayne
Shelby Swayne
Darlene and Willie Tamayo/ La Tortilla Factory
Sandra Thornton
Bradley Electric
Dr. and Mrs. Charles K. Wear/ Schwab Charitable Fund
John and Laura Whiting/ Schwab Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Wright/ Wright Contracting Inc.
Greg Yates/Face & Body Professionals Inc.
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