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 July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Thank you!
Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc.
Associated Students of SSU Clubs
Karen and Mike Bergin
Denis and Margaret Brown
George and Sue Bull/Schwab Charitable Fund
David and Corinne Byrd
Mary Cardaras and Francesca Fifis
Nancy and Jim Cartan/Laguna Vineyards
Mapi Castel
Tim and Pam Chanter
Mark and Terri Crawford
Joanne Dow/JPMorgan Charitable Giving
Ernest L. and Ruth W. Finley Foundation
Kevin and Susan Etter
Anthony A. George
Julia L. Grant/Community Foundation Sonoma County
Sam and Ava Guerrera
Ron and Geri Hadley
Ed and Kathleen Hamilton/Tekberry Staffing
Carole Shorenstein Hays and Jeff Hays
Hillcrest Middle School
Geoffrey and Ann Hudson
Christopher and Amy Hunsberger
In memory and honor of Selma Mayer Isenberg and her son, Jean Isenberg
Tim and Ariel Kelley
Dante Lucas
Maria Luna
Cameron and Ashley Mauritson
Mayflower Fund/Community Foundation Sonoma County
Lewis Meyers
Kurt Mitchler, DDS
Bruce and Lauren Morrison
Katie and Denny Murphy
Philip and Maureen Murphy
Joel Murray
Grace Navarro and Ed Ticoulat
Rick Nowlin and Don Strand
Carolyn Petersen
Amy and Matt Petruska/Medtronic Your Cause LLC
Susan and Alan Preston/Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Jon and Susan Reiter
James and Elese Rundel
Schipper Design, LLC
Russell and Gerri Sedeno
Alan and Susan Seidenfeld
Teresa Skarr/Medtronic Your Cause LLC
Sonoma County Children’s Charities
Stare Fund
Mark and Terri Stark/Stark Reality Restaurants
Daniel T. Steele Jr. and Juneko Steele
Daniel T. Steele III
Mike and Jessica Sutton
Sherry and Pete Swayne
Melinda Wagner
John and Laura Whiting
Paul and Vivienne Wilcock
Peter and Sara Woodfield
Greg Yates/Face & Body Professionals Inc.
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Anonymous Fund/Community Foundation Sonoma County
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