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. It engaged over 15,000 kids last year through interactive, multicultural performances by world-class artists of the highest caliber. The program is the first of its kind in the area and is regularly praised by schools and educators alike. 

SEASON 2020-2021

D’s ON KEYS FOR KIDS! | NOVEMBER 2020 (VIRTUAL CONCERT)

Local doctors, scientists, musicians, and professionals perform in a reproduction from our D’s on Keys Virtual Sunday Brunch Gala back in September!

THE ART OF FLAMENCO – SPAIN | DECEMBER 2020 (VIRTUAL CONCERT)

The history and culture of Spain will be brought to life through music and dance of EntreFlamenco, an award-winning group that has performed throughout Spain, Panama, and the United States.

SISTER CITIES AND FRIENDS | JANUARY 2021 (VIRTUAL CONCERT)

Kids will journey across the globe visiting San Antonio Sister and Friendship Cities from Japan to Namibia, Mexico to China, Germany to India and beyond! Our international music ensemble shatters boundaries with a program of hope and resilience.

JOURNEY TO JAPAN | APRIL 2021 (VIRTUAL CONCERT)

Shinobi flutist and taiko drummer Kaoru Watanabe and koto and shamisen player Yoko Reikano Kimura take kids on an adventure through the rich history of Japanese music and culture. This virtual concert will also be available to the public as part of the 2021 International Music Festival.

BARYNYA – RUSSIA | MAY 2021 (VIRTUAL CONCERT)

The music, dance, and song ensemble Barynya is a world renowned group that enjoys exalting stature as the premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia. They present Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances. 

Testimonials

“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
“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
“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
“Again, thank you for contacting me. The experience was amazing!” LISA DE LEON (Fine Arts Teacher) Rayburn Elementary
“The concert was SPECTACULAR!!!!” DEBRA SIGUENTEZ
“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
“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
“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

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Partner Schools

In the last school year of 2019-20, we brought Kids to Concerts to more than 50 Partner schools in the Bexar County and surrounding areas, at no cost each participating school. Many of the students impacted by this program do not have the opportunity to 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 that 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 our audience of tomorrow.

Devine ISD

  1. Devine Intermediate School

Houston ISD

  1. Texas Connections Academy

Northeast ISD

  1. Bulverde Creek Elementary
  2. Colonial Hills Elementary
  3. Pre-Kinder Academy at West Avenue
  4. Redland Oaks Elementary

Northside ISD

  1. Burke Elementary
  2. Carson Elementary
  3. Elrod Elementary
  4. Fisher Elementary
  5. Forester Elementary
  6. Kuentz Elementary
  7. Leon Springs Elementary
  8. McAndrews Elementary
  9. Murnin Elementary
  10. Passmore Elementary

San Antonio ISD

  1. Advanced Learning Academy
  2. Ball Academy
  3. Bonham Academy
  4. Fenwick Elementary
  5. Herff Academy
  6. Huppertz Elementary
  7. JT Brakenbridge Elementary
  8. Lamar Academy
  9. Pershing Elementary
  10. Riverside Elementary
  11. Woodlawn Elementary
  12. Young Women’s Leadership Academy-Primary

South San ISD

  1. Athens Elementary
  2. Benavidez Elementary
  3. Five Palms Elementary
  4. Hutchins Elementary
  5. Kindred Elementary
  6. Palo Alto Elementary
  7. Price Elementary

Southwest ISD

  1. Big Country Elementary
  2. Bob Hope Elementary
  3. Elm Creek Elementary
  4. Hidden Cove Elementary
  5. Indian Creek Elementary
  6. Kriewald Elementary
  7. McAuliff Middle School
  8. McNair Middle School
  9. Medio Creek Elementary
  10. Scobee Middle School
  11. Sky Harbour Elementary
  12. Spicewood Park Elementary

Charter Schools

  1. Kipp Esparza Academy
  2. School of Science and Technology High School
  3. School of Science and Technology- Alamo Ranch
  4. School of Science and Technology- Discovery

Teachers

Your evaluation of our concerts helps us to continue bringing our programs to your school. We appreciate your time. Teacher Evaluation Form Student Evaluation Form

Request a Kids to Concerts Performance

Please contact our Caleb Gonzalez, Director of Educational Outreach, at
[email protected] or 210-317-3505
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Sponsors

Texas Commission on the Arts
H.E.B
Texas Cavaliers
Council Project Funds
rackspace
Alice Kleberg Reynolds
Department of Arts & Culture
National Endowment for the Arts
Ford Foundation
Kronkosky
The Brown Foundation, Inc.
Joan & Herb Kelleher