Kids to Concerts

Kids to Concerts (KtC) is a free educational outreach program that introduces San Antonio children to faraway cultures from all over the world through folk music and dance in their very own schools. KtC annually benefits more than 50,000 children in grades K-12 through interactive, multicultural performances by world-class artists of the highest caliber. This program is the first of its kind in the area, and is regularly praised by educators and children alike. KtC provides interactive concerts for children while integrating Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) compliant curriculum with the inimitable experience of live performing arts.

The KtC program objectives are: to introduce children to other cultures through international folk music at its best; to promote peace and respect for cultural differences; and to assist teachers and schools in fulfilling State and National Academic Standards. KtC brings the rare, precious experience of live art — integrating music and dance with science, technology, engineering, and math — to San Antonio children who would otherwise not have the opportunity to enjoy live experiences of this caliber. With bright costumes, unique instruments, short educational videos, the new KtC downloadable app and the vibrant energy of live performance, diverse traditions and music come alive for students, enhance their musical education while broadening their worldview.

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"I can’t thank you enough for bringing Entreflamenco to Redland Oaks. The students couldn’t stop talking about it the next day. Please feel free to contact me for anything you need in the future!"

Anissa Pavel, MME, AOSA Certified

Redland Oaks Elementary

“In all the years I have been here at Regency (nearly 30) this was the most informative presentation about country, culture and the manner of which other children enjoy listening to music. This was a WOW moment: real live EDUCATION.”

Anonymous, Teacher

Regency Place

“The concert was SPECTACULAR!!!!”

Debra Siguentez,

“Thank you so much for coming to our school!! the students loved it. we have the thank you letters ready & ill put them at the front office. see you next year!!”

Jeff Wicker,

Howsman Elementary

"Again, thank you for contacting me. The experience was amazing!”

Lisa De Leon, Fine Arts Teacher

Rayburn Elementary

“The Flying Balalaika Brothers came to Huebner in the fall- they were great! I asked them to play “Birch Tree” for our 5th graders since we had learned it in class. Great experience!!”

Rebecca Juarez, Music Teacher

Huebner Elementary

"Our kids LOVED the concert! They were so excited to tell me all the things they learned; and I was so excited to know that they remembered specific details of the performance. One live concert is worth far more than the best dvd!"

Rita Short, Music Specialist

East Terrell Hills Elementary

“I have had many teachers tell me how much they enjoyed it and how much the students have been talking about it. The students I have had today have told me they loved it and how "cool" they thought it was.”

Tara Mayorga, Music Teacher

Herff Elementary

Curriculum

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MBAW’s Kids to Concerts program implements TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. TEKS & STEM Codes covered in Kids to Concerts 2016-2017 performances include Sci 6.04 (B), Sci 6.05 (B), Sci 6.06 (A), Sci. 6.09 (B), Sci 7.02 (B) and (C), Sci 7.03 (B), Sci 7.04 (B), Sci 8.02 (A) (B) and (C), Tech grades 6-8 codes 1.1(a) and 2.2(a), Engineering 130.362(b), (c)(1), Mat 6.08 (A), Mat 6.10 (A) and (B), Mat 7.09 (A), Mat 7.02 (C), Mat 7.13 (A) and (D), Mat 8.14 (A). The merging of science, technology, engineering, and math with music is a uniquely engaging and thought provoking way to promote learning.

Schools

This year MBAW will bring Kids to Concerts to more than 50 San Antonio elementary schools, at no cost to schools visited. Many of the students in the schools we visit never travel outside their neighborhood, much less their city. Kids to Concerts brings the world to students, putting a face on the news and current events they may hear about on TV or in school, but may not relate to in their personal lives. These performances not only create appreciation for music in our children but also cultivate the audience of tomorrow.

Andrew Briscoe Elementary
Beacon Hill Elementary
Big County Elementary
Bob Hope Elementary
Bowden Elementary
Bulverde Creek Elementary
Cameron Elementary
Canyon Ridge Elementary
Carnahan Elementary
Charles Arnold Elementary
Collins Garden Elementary
Colonies North Elementary
Crockett Elementary
Dorie Miller Elementary
East Terrell Hills Elementary
Eisenhower Middle School
Elma A. Neal Elementary
Edgewood Fine Arts Academy
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy
Elm Creek Elementary
Fernandez Elementary
Forbes Elementary
Freedom Elementary
Garcia Middle School
George E. Kelley Elementary
Glenoaks Elementary
Graebner Elementary
Herff Elementary
Hidden Cove Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary
Hirsch Elementary
Howsman Elementary
Huebner Elementary
Huppertz Elementary
Indian Creek Elementary
Kipp Un Mundo Dual Language Academy
Knowlton Elementary
Kriewald Road Elementary
Krueger Elementary

Garcia Middle School
George E. Kelley Elementary
Glenoaks Elementary
Graebner Elementary
Herff Elementary
Hidden Cove Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary
Hirsch Elementary
Howsman Elementary
Huebner Elementary
Huppertz Elementary
Indian Creek Elementary
Kipp Un Mundo Dual Language Academy
Knowlton Elementary
Kriewald Road Elementary
Krueger Elementary
Larkspur Elementary
Las Lomas Elementary
Leon Springs Elementary
Locke Hill Elementary
Longfellow Middle School
Madison Elementary
McDermott Elementary
Medio Creek Elementary
Myers Elementary
Nelson Elementary
Nimitz Middle School
Northern Hills Elementary
Oak Meadow Elementary
Ogden Elementary
Pershing Elementary
Raba Elementary, Rayburn Elementary
Redland Oaks Elementary
Regency Place Elementary
Riverside Park Elementary
Roan Forest Elementary
Ross Middle School Elementary
Scobee Elementary
Science and Technology Charter School
Southwest Academy
Southwest High School
Spicewood Elementary
Steubing Elementary
Stone Oak Elementary
Sun Valley Elementary
Vestal Elementary
Villarreal Elementary
Wanke Elementary
Wilderness Oak Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Woodlawn Hills Elementary
Woodstone Elementary
W.W. White Elementary
Young Men’s Leadership Academy
Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Zachry Middle School

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