Merced Symphony Association

The Merced Symphony Association is a non-profit organization that is currently promoting their “Tune in to Music-Youth Concert” program. This program receives funding from the United Way of Merced County. It is the mission of the Merced Symphony Association to present the highest quality of symphonic music attainable, and introduce youth to live classical music.

As stated by J.K. Rowling in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, “Ah music. A magic beyond all we do here.” Live classical music provides youth with a cultural experience that enlightens the mind and enriches the soul. Without programs like, Tune in to Music, many students in the community may otherwise never come to know the quality sound produced by an assembly of string, wind and percussion instruments and the excitement brought on by the mastery of composition.

Because of budget cutbacks and financial constraints, many youth programs in the area of humanities are becoming increasingly non-existent. Members of the association are working toward creating an avenue whereby a local program is available to the schools to expose youth to music that goes beyond commercial standards and provides an insight into a tradition of music that stands up to the test of time.

The program provides 500 middle school and above students from the community with information about the orchestra and the various composers in advance of the concert. Following the concert, students will also have an opportunity to share their thoughts and discuss what they have gained by the experience.

Merced Symphony Association
PO Box 894
Merced, CA 95341
209-383-3277 (voice)
209-383-3277 (fax)
jbrowning@elite.net