Imagine a San Antonio where every child is inspired by the creative power of music through a world-class education infused with cultural literacy, where diverse communities come together and where the universal language of music transcends barriers to bring joy and belonging to all—uplifting every household. Musical Bridges not only enriches lives locally but also elevates San Antonio, Texas on the global stage as a vibrant and welcoming place to live.
Mission, Vision & Values
Celebrating our shared humanity by providing access to global arts for all.
A world where fine arts are accessible to all, our common humanity is recognized, cultural diversity is celebrated, and all are united in peace.
Excellence · Equity · Inspiration
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What We Do
MBAW’s programs provide free access to high-quality global performing arts, with a clear focus on cross-cultural collaboration and bringing music and cultural understanding to the community. This includes a seasonal concert series at the San Fernando Cathedral in the heart of downtown San Antonio (Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral), an annual music festival (UNITYFest), a quadrennial international piano competition (The Gurwitz), an educational concert & curriculum program (Musical Sprouts), a music scholarship for bowed string students (Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship), a music ambassador program (Youth Ambassadors), and a program taking concerts to seniors in living communities (Golden Age).
MBAW additionally has two paid membership concert series (Impresario Club and Musica Viva!) where part of dues go to support the previously listed programs that are free to the community.
Impact Reports
IRS Form 990s
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY2324
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY2223
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY2122
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY2021
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1920
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1819
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1718
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1617
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1516
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1415
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1314
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1213
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1112
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY1011
- MBAW IRS Form 990 FY0910
Past Program Books
Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY2324 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY2223 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY2122 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY2021 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1920 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1819 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1718 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1617 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1516 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1415 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1314 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1112 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY1011 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY0910 Audited Financial Statements
- MBAW FY0809 Audited Financial Statements