activities · 63
what they do
direct service · 47
- Arts education outreach for Los Angeles public school students Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, after-school training, and summer immersion programs for rising fifth graders from under-resourced schools.
- Community and K-12 arts engagement Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages over 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, including an annual performance event for 2,000 fourth graders, a summer arts immersion camp for rising fifth graders, and an after-school music training program with full scholarships for students from under-resourced schools.
- Community and K–12 arts engagement Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages over 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, multidisciplinary summer camps, after-school programs, and annual performances for fourth graders, with full scholarships provided to students from under-resourced schools.
- Community and K–12 arts engagement Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, including an immersive after-school program, a summer camp for rising fifth graders, and an annual performance event for over 2,000 fourth graders from partner schools in under-resourced communities.
- Community and K–12 arts engagement Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, including an immersive after-school program, a summer camp for rising fifth graders, and an annual performance event for over 2,000 fourth graders from under-resourced Los Angeles schools.
- Community and K–12 arts outreach Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages over 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, after-school training, summer camps, and annual performance events for fourth graders from partner schools.
- Community and K–12 arts outreach programs Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages over 6,800 Title I public school students annually through a performing arts pipeline, after-school training, summer camps, and annual events such as a performance day for 2,000 fourth graders.
- Competitions and music community events Hosted Music Competitions & Community GatheringsHosts major competitive and community music events, including the Primrose International Viola Competition (co-presented with the American Viola Society) and TonicCon, the first in-person gathering of the global Tonic app music community.
- Competitions and special events Hosted Music Competitions & Community GatheringsHosts the Primrose International Viola Competition and special events such as TonicCon, the first in-person gathering of the global Tonic app music community, and media broadcasts including KTLA5 and ABC7.
- Full-tuition scholarship programs Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsOffers full-tuition, room, and board scholarships to all admitted students in the Colburn Conservatory and provides need-based and merit-based full scholarships to 45% of all students, including 326 full scholarships annually through programs like the Herbert Zipper Scholars and the Access Fund.
- Full-tuition scholarship programs Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsOffers full-tuition, room, and board scholarships to all admitted conservatory students and provides need-based and merit-based full scholarships to 45% of all students, including through the Herbert Zipper Scholars program and Access Fund, awarding $15.2 million annually.
- Full-tuition scholarship programs Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsOffers full-tuition, room, and board scholarships to all admitted students in the Colburn Conservatory and provides need-based full scholarships to students in other divisions through programs like the Herbert Zipper Scholars and the Access Fund, awarding $15.2 million annually and supporting 45% of the student body.
- Hosting international competitions and events Hosted Music Competitions & Community GatheringsHosts the Primrose International Viola Competition and co-presents it with the American Viola Society; hosted TonicCon, the first in-person gathering of the global Tonic app music community.
- Hosting international music competitions and events Hosted Music Competitions & Community GatheringsHosts the Primrose International Viola Competition and co-presented the 2018 edition with the American Viola Society. Also hosted TonicCon, the first in-person gathering of the global Tonic app music community, in October 2024.
- Hosting international music competitions and gatherings Hosted Music Competitions & Community GatheringsHosts the Primrose International Viola Competition and co-presented the 2018 edition with the American Viola Society; hosted TonicCon, the first in-person gathering of the global Tonic app music community.
- Hosting of competitive and community music events Hosted Music Competitions & Community GatheringsOrganizes and hosts major events such as the Primrose International Viola Competition and TonicCon, the first in-person gathering of the global Tonic app music community.
- Hosting public performances and concerts Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually on campus, including free concerts for beginners and the public, Friday Night Recitals, and student recitals featuring rare instruments. Also includes high-profile events such as live broadcasts and performances during the L.A. Dodgers Parade.
- International and competitive performance opportunities Student Ensemble Performance & Touring ProgramsOrganizes international tours for student ensembles, including performances in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and France, and hosts competitive events such as the Primrose International Viola Competition, which it co-presented with the American Viola Society in 2018.
- International and national performance tours Student Ensemble Performance & Touring ProgramsOrganizes international and national performance tours for student ensembles, including the Colburn Orchestra’s debut tour in the UK and Ireland and a subsequent chamber music tour across London, Dublin, Berlin, and Paris.
- International performance tours and competitions Student Ensemble Performance & Touring ProgramsOrganizes international tours for student ensembles, including the Colburn Orchestra’s debut tour in the UK and Ireland and a chamber music tour across London, Dublin, Berlin, and Paris. Hosts and participates in major competitions such as the Primrose International Viola Competition, where student ensembles have won top awards.
- International touring by student ensemblesConducts international performance tours featuring the Colburn Orchestra and chamber ensembles, including inaugural tours to the UK and Ireland and subsequent performances in London, Dublin, Berlin, and Paris.
- Operating student performing ensembles Student Ensemble Performance & Touring ProgramsManages multiple student and professional-level ensembles including the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, Colburn Baroque Ensemble, and Conservatory ensembles such as Trio Azura, which have performed internationally and won national awards.
- Operation of advanced student performance ensembles Student Ensemble Performance & Touring ProgramsManages multiple high-level performance groups including the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, and Colburn Baroque Ensemble, offering students professional-level performance experience, including international tours.
- Performance ensembles and student performance opportunitiesOperates multiple performance ensembles including the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, and Colburn Baroque Ensemble; hosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually and has conducted international tours in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and France.
- Providing full scholarships and need-based financial support Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsAwards $15.2 million in scholarships annually, including full-tuition scholarships to all Conservatory students and need-based support through programs like the Herbert Zipper Scholars and Access Fund. Provides full scholarships to 45% of students, including 326 students annually through institutional aid.
- Public and media engagement eventsHosts public broadcasts and media events, including ABC7’s live coverage during the L.A. Dodgers Parade and KTLA5’s School Spirit Spotlight Series, to showcase student and faculty talent and increase community visibility.
- Public concerts and community engagement programming Choral and Orchestral Concert PerformancesOffers free public concerts, including performances for beginners and large-scale events such as an annual performance for over 2,000 fourth graders; hosts media events and broadcasts to engage the broader Los Angeles community.
- Public performance programming Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually on campus, including free concerts for beginners and the general public, Friday Night Recitals, and student recitals featuring rare instruments.
- Public performance programming Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually, including free concerts for the public and beginners, student recitals, and ensemble performances by the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, and Colburn Baroque Ensemble.
- Public performance programming Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 annual public performances on campus, including free concerts for the general public and beginner audiences, and features ensembles such as the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, and Colburn Baroque Ensemble.
- Public performance programming Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually, including free concerts for the public and beginners, student recitals, ensemble performances, and special events such as Friday Night Recitals and broadcasts from major public events like the L.A. Dodgers Parade.
- Public performance programming Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually on campus, including free concerts for the public and beginners, Friday Night Recitals, and performances by ensembles such as the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, and Colburn Baroque Ensemble.
- Public performance programming and concert series Community Live Music SeriesHosts over 350 public music and dance performances annually, including free concerts for beginners and general audiences, Friday Night Recitals, and student ensemble performances across campus venues.
- Running community and K–12 arts engagement programs Youth Music Access ProgramsEngages 6,800 Title I public school students annually through programming, including an annual performance event for over 2,000 fourth graders, a summer arts immersion camp for rising fifth graders, and an after-school music training program with full scholarships for students from under-resourced schools.
- Scholarship and access programs for under-resourced students Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsAwards $15.2 million in scholarships annually, provides full-tuition, room and board for conservatory students, and runs targeted programs such as the Herbert Zipper Scholars and Access Fund to support students with financial need, including 45% of all students and full scholarships for 326 students annually.
- Scholarship and financial access programs Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsProvides $15.2 million in annual scholarships, including full-tuition and full-cost scholarships for all Conservatory students and need-based support through programs like the Herbert Zipper Scholars and Access Fund, serving 45% of the student body.
- Scholarship and financial support programs Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsAwards $15.2 million in scholarships annually, including full-tuition, room, and board for all Conservatory students and need-based support through the Access Fund and Herbert Zipper Scholars program, with 45% of all students receiving financial aid.
- Scholarship and financial support programs Full-Cost Scholarships for Conservatory StudentsProvides $15.2 million in annual scholarships, including full-tuition, room, and board for all Conservatory students and need-based support through programs like the Herbert Zipper Scholars and the Access Fund, benefiting 45% of enrolled students.
- Student and faculty engagement with the Los Angeles cultural communitySupports the local arts ecosystem through institutional and faculty partnerships, media collaborations (e.g., KTLA5, ABC7), and public events such as live broadcasts and community spotlights.
- Student performing ensemblesOperates and supports professional-level student ensembles including the Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Players, and Colburn Baroque Ensemble, which perform locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Summer and youth music programs Youth Music Access ProgramsHosts annual summer music camps and multidisciplinary arts immersion programs for rising fifth graders and pre-college students from Title I schools, as well as broader summer music camps in Los Angeles.
- Training for pre-college and conservatory-level musicians and dancers Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides intensive training programs for gifted pre-college musicians through the Colburn Music Academy and for advanced students in music and dance through the all-scholarship Conservatory of Music and Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, preparing them for professional careers.
- Training for pre-professional musicians and dancers Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides intensive instruction and career preparation for gifted young performers in music and dance through the Colburn Conservatory of Music, the Colburn Music Academy, and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, serving over 2,000 students annually from around the world.
- Training for pre-professional musicians and dancers Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides intensive instruction and career preparation for gifted young performers through the Colburn Conservatory of Music, the Colburn Music Academy, and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, serving over 2,000 students annually from around the world. Programs are designed to prepare students for advanced education and careers as professional musicians and dancers.
- Training for pre-professional musicians and dancers Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides intensive training programs for gifted young performers preparing for advanced education and careers in music and dance, including the Colburn Conservatory of Music, the Colburn Music Academy for pre-college students, and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute for students aged 14 to 19.
- Training for pre-professional musicians and dancers Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingProvides intensive instruction and career preparation for gifted young performers through the Colburn Conservatory of Music, the Colburn Music Academy, and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, serving over 2,000 students annually from around the world.
- Training pre-collegiate and conservatory-level musicians and dancers Pre-Professional Ballet TrainingOperates the Colburn Music Academy, a selective pre-collegiate program for gifted musicians, and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, a comprehensive dance program for students aged 14 to 19, both preparing students for professional careers in music and dance. The Conservatory of Music offers full-tuition, room, and board scholarships to admitted students based on talent and potential.
research · 8
- Recovering and performing suppressed musical works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Center for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which researches, recovers, and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era.
- Recovery and performance of suppressed composers' works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Center for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which researches, recovers, and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era.
- Recovery and performance of suppressed composers' works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which recovers, studies, and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era, contributing to historical and artistic reclamation.
- Recovery and performance of suppressed composers' works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which researches, recovers, and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era.
- Research and performance of suppressed composers' works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Center for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which recovers, studies, and performs music by composers persecuted during the Nazi era.
- Research and recovery of suppressed composers' works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Center for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which recovers and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era.
- Research and recovery of suppressed musical works Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which recovers, studies, and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era.
- Research on exiled and suppressed composers Recovery of Nazi-Era Suppressed MusicOperates the Ziering-Conlon Center for Exiled and Suppressed Composers, which recovers and performs music by composers suppressed during the Nazi era.
capacity building · 8
- Campus expansion and infrastructure development Performing Arts Campus ExpansionUndertook a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with groundbreaking in April 2024 and steel topping-out completed in July 2025.
- Campus expansion and infrastructure development Performing Arts Campus ExpansionUndertook a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with groundbreaking in April 2024 and steel topping-out completed in July 2025, to enhance facilities for performing arts education and public programming.
- Campus expansion and infrastructure development Performing Arts Campus ExpansionUndertook a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with groundbreaking in April 2024 and steel topping-out in July 2025, to enhance facilities for training and public performance.
- Campus expansion and infrastructure development Performing Arts Campus ExpansionBroke ground in April 2024 on a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with steel topping-out completed in July 2025, to enhance facilities for performing arts education and performance.
- Campus expansion and infrastructure development Performing Arts Campus ExpansionUndertook a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with groundbreaking in April 2024 and steel topping-out completed in July 2025, to enhance facilities for training and public performance.
- Campus expansion and infrastructure development Performing Arts Campus ExpansionBroke ground in April 2024 on a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with the steel topping-out ceremony completed on July 25, 2025, to enhance facilities for performing arts education and public programming.
- Capacity-building campus expansion Performing Arts Campus ExpansionUndertook a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with groundbreaking in April 2024 and steel topping-out completed in July 2025, to enhance facilities for training and public performance.
- Expanding campus infrastructure Performing Arts Campus ExpansionBroke ground in April 2024 on a 100,000-square-foot campus expansion designed by Frank Gehry, with the steel topping-out ceremony completed on July 25, 2025, marking a major milestone in the construction of the Colburn Center.
strategies · 43
how they think
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- Center for Innovation and Community Impact to foster career sustainability career_sustainability_and_community_engagementPrepares students for sustainable careers and community engagement by fostering creative thinking, innovation, and new idea development through the Center for Innovation and Community Impact.
- Center-driven innovation for career sustainability and community impact career_sustainability_and_community_engagementThrough the Center for Innovation and Community Impact, the school prepares students for sustainable artistic careers by fostering creative thinking, innovation, and community engagement as core components of professional readiness.
- Community access and inclusion through free programming and venue sharing community_access_programsExpands access to the arts by offering free concerts for beginners and underwriting performance space rentals for smaller arts organizations, increasing community engagement and democratizing access to high-quality arts venues.
- Community and interdisciplinary engagement through infrastructure and access community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementExpands community access to the arts by providing performance venues to smaller organizations, offering free concerts for beginners, and designing state-of-the-art spaces that encourage public visibility of training and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Community and interdisciplinary engagement through infrastructure and access community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementExpands community access and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by building state-of-the-art facilities, offering free concerts, supporting smaller arts organizations with venue access, and making artistic training publicly visible.
- Community and interdisciplinary engagement through infrastructure and access community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementThe school expands community impact by creating state-of-the-art facilities that serve both students and the public, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration, public visibility of training, and access for smaller arts organizations through venue underwriting and open programming.
- Community and interdisciplinary engagement through infrastructure and access community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementThe school expands community impact by building state-of-the-art facilities that serve both students and the public, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration, transparent visibility into training, and access for smaller arts organizations through subsidized venue rentals.
- Community and interdisciplinary engagement through infrastructure and access community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementExpands community impact by creating state-of-the-art facilities that serve both the School and external partners, offering accessible performance venues, transparent training spaces, and platforms for collaboration to foster regional innovation in the arts.
- Community-centered arts engagement and access community_engagement_through_arts_educationThe school expands access to the arts through free concerts, transparent training environments, shared performance venues, and advocacy, using physical and programmatic infrastructure to deepen community engagement and democratize access to classical arts.
- Comprehensive career preparation with innovation and community impact career_sustainability_and_community_engagementPrepares students for sustainable artistic careers by integrating professional training with creative innovation and community engagement through the Center for Innovation and Community Impact, fostering leadership and long-term societal contribution.
- Comprehensive training across developmental levels comprehensive arts trainingOffers a continuum of high-quality music and dance education from beginner to pre-professional levels, including pre-college career training for exceptional young artists, ensuring developmental support at every stage.
- Comprehensive training across developmental levels comprehensive arts trainingThe school delivers high-quality music and dance education spanning beginner to pre-professional levels, ensuring continuous development within a single, cohesive educational ecosystem.
- Comprehensive, career-sustaining arts training across development levels comprehensive arts trainingOffers rigorous music and dance education from beginner to pre-professional levels, preparing students for sustainable careers through innovation and community impact programs.
- Equity-centered access and pipeline development equity-focused pipeline developmentThe school identifies students impacted by structural inequities and supports them through sustained, long-term educational pathways starting in early grades, combining financial aid with developmental programming to build diverse, inclusive pipelines to professional careers in the arts.
- Equity-centered access and pipeline development equity-focused pipeline developmentThe school identifies students impacted by structural inequities and supports them through sustained institutional engagement, early-entry programming, and comprehensive scholarship funding to build diverse, long-term pathways into professional arts careers.
- Equity-centered pipeline development for underrepresented students equity-focused pipeline developmentThe school proactively identifies students impacted by structural inequities and supports them through sustained, long-term educational programming starting in early grades, creating a diverse and inclusive pipeline into professional arts careers.
- Equity-centered pipeline development for underrepresented students equity-focused pipeline developmentIdentifies and supports students facing structural inequities through sustained institutional investment, early-entry programs, and long-term educational pathways to build diverse, inclusive pipelines into professional arts careers.
- Equity-focused pipeline development for underrepresented students equity-focused pipeline developmentIdentifies and supports students facing structural inequities through sustained institutional investment in their arts education, creating a more inclusive pathway into elite performing arts training.
- Equity-focused pipeline development with sustained support equity-focused pipeline developmentIdentifies and supports students facing structural inequities through long-term engagement, starting with early-entry programs and continuing with comprehensive institutional support to build diverse, sustainable pathways into the arts.
- Equity-focused pipeline development with sustained support equity-focused pipeline developmentIdentifies students affected by structural inequities and supports them through long-term, structured arts education programs starting in early grades, ensuring sustained development and access to excellence.
- Faculty as practitioner-mentors in professional training faculty-expertise-driven instructionInstruction is delivered by active, accomplished professionals in music and dance, ensuring students receive high-level training grounded in real-world expertise and mentorship aligned with professional industry standards.
- Faculty-as-practitioner model for pre-professional training faculty-expertise-driven instructionStudents receive high-level instruction and mentorship from active, accomplished professionals in music and dance, ensuring that training is grounded in current artistic practice and industry standards.
- Faculty-expertise-driven instruction faculty-expertise-driven instructionUses accomplished professionals in music and dance as faculty to provide high-level instruction and mentorship, ensuring students receive training grounded in real-world artistic excellence and industry standards.
- Faculty-expertise-driven instruction faculty-expertise-driven instructionUses accomplished professionals in music and dance as faculty to provide high-level instruction and mentorship, ensuring students receive elite training grounded in real-world expertise and artistic excellence.
- Faculty-expertise-driven instruction for pre-professional training faculty-expertise-driven instructionUses accomplished professionals in music and dance as faculty to deliver high-level instruction and mentorship, preparing pre-college and conservatory students for professional careers through immersive, career-focused training.
- Full-scholarship conservatory model for equitable access full-scholarship conservatory modelGuarantees access to elite pre-professional training by providing full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all Conservatory students, removing financial barriers and aligning with a philosophy of access to excellence.
- Full-scholarship conservatory model to ensure equitable access full-scholarship conservatory modelProvides full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board to all Conservatory students, removing financial barriers and ensuring that access to elite artistic training is based on talent and dedication rather than economic means.
- Full-scholarship conservatory model to ensure equitable access full-scholarship conservatory modelProvides full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all Conservatory students, removing financial barriers and ensuring access to elite training based on artistic merit and dedication, not financial means.
- Fully funded conservatory model to ensure equitable access full-scholarship conservatory modelProvides full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all Conservatory students to eliminate financial barriers and ensure that access to elite-level training is based on talent and dedication, not economic status.
- Fully funded conservatory model to ensure equitable access full-scholarship conservatory modelThe school provides full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board for all Conservatory students, removing financial barriers and ensuring that access to elite-level training is based on talent and dedication rather than economic means.
- High-caliber faculty-driven instruction and mentorship faculty-expertise-driven instructionInstruction is delivered by accomplished professionals in music and dance who provide mentorship and high-level training, ensuring students receive education grounded in real-world artistic excellence and industry standards.
- Infrastructure-enabled collaboration and community partnership community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementState-of-the-art facilities are designed to serve both the school and the broader community, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, performance access for smaller arts organizations, and regional educational innovation.
- Interdisciplinary and community engagement via institutional infrastructure community_and_interdisciplinary_engagementBuilds state-of-the-art facilities and centers—such as the Center for Innovation and Community Impact—to foster collaboration, community impact, creative thinking, and interdisciplinary partnerships that extend beyond the school into the broader region.
- Interdisciplinary and innovation-driven career preparation career_sustainability_and_community_engagementThrough the Center for Innovation and Community Impact, the school prepares students for sustainable artistic careers by fostering creative thinking, innovation, and community engagement, integrating artistic excellence with real-world impact.
- Media and public visibility to amplify impact media_engagementLeverages media engagement and architectural design (e.g., transparent studios) to make artistic training visible, promote innovative programs, and increase public awareness of the School’s educational and community impact.
- Media and public visibility to amplify impact media_engagementLeverages media engagement and architectural design (e.g., transparent studios) to make artistic training visible, promote innovative programs, and increase public awareness of student and community achievements.
- Media engagement to amplify impact and visibility media_engagementLeverages media outreach to highlight exceptional artists, innovative programs, and community impact, increasing public awareness and support for the arts.
- Media engagement to amplify impact and visibility media_engagementUses media engagement to highlight innovative programs, exceptional student and faculty artists, and community impact, increasing public awareness and support for the School’s mission.
- Preparing artists for sustainable careers and community impact career_sustainability_and_community_engagementThrough the Center for Innovation and Community Impact, the school equips students with creative thinking and innovation skills to ensure long-term career sustainability and meaningful community engagement beyond performance.
- Public visibility and advocacy for arts education media_engagementUses media engagement, public performances, and outreach initiatives to advocate for the value of music and dance education, highlighting student achievement, institutional innovation, and community impact.
- Public-facing arts advocacy and media engagement media_engagementThe school uses media outreach and public programming—including free concerts and transparent studio design—to increase visibility of classical arts, demystify training, and advocate for music education in the broader community.
- Strategic media and public visibility to amplify impact media_engagementThe school uses media engagement and architectural design—such as transparent studio walls—to make artistic training visible, promote innovative programs, and highlight student and community impact.
- Training excellence through faculty expertise and visible artistic process faculty-expertise-driven instructionLeverages instruction by active, accomplished professionals and uses design features like transparent studio walls to connect public audiences with the rigor and development of artistic training, enhancing both educational quality and public understanding.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Center for Innovation and Community Impact
Oversees community engagement initiatives including access programs, outreach concerts, and educational partnerships
Center for Innovation and Community Impact (CICI)
Leads community engagement initiatives including access programs, outreach, and social impact projects in the arts
Community School
Offers music and dance training for all ages and levels, including early childhood programs, private instruction, ensembles, and adult studies
Conservatory
Provides collegiate-level training for classical music majors through undergraduate and graduate degree programs
Dance Academy
Provides rigorous ballet training for aspiring dancers aged 14–19 committed to professional careers
Music Academy
Offers advanced pre-collegiate music instruction for students aged 14–18, combining conservatory-level training with academic coursework
Music Restored: The Ziering-Conlon Center for Exiled and Suppressed Composers
Dedicated to researching, performing, and restoring works by composers suppressed during the Nazi era and other periods of political oppression
Music Restored: The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Exiled and Suppressed Composers
Program dedicated to researching, performing, and recording works by composers persecuted during the Nazi era
Primrose International Viola Competition
Hosts a prestigious international competition for violists in partnership with the Primrose Memorial Scholarship Fund
TeenTix Los Angeles
Partners with TeenTix to provide affordable access to performances for teens, promoting youth engagement with the arts
Youth and Adult Dance Programs
Offers dance instruction in ballet, modern, tap, and other forms for children and adults of all skill levels
relationships · 24
who they work with
- ABC7 Partner — Hosted ABC7’s live broadcast from Colburn’s Grand Avenue balcony during the L.A. Dodgers Parade.
- American Viola Society Partner — Co-presented the 2018 Primrose International Viola Competition with Colburn
- CBS News Partner — Interviewed Colburn student Ray Ushikubo on the eve of his recital debut on the “Playfair” Violin.
- CNN Partner — Interviewed Colburn student Ray Ushikubo on the eve of his recital debut on the “Playfair” Violin.
- Delirium Musicum Chamber Ensemble Partner — Faculty member Ryan Emerson Baird is a performing member and co-founder, indicating a direct artistic relationship with the school.
- Gehry Partners Partner — Architectural design partner led by Frank O. Gehry for the Colburn Center expansion.
- Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) Partner — Partnership includes side-by-side collaborations, scholarships, teaching artist support, and a joint strings and literacy program in South LA elementary schools
- KTLA5 Partner — Collaborated on the School Spirit Spotlight Series featuring Colburn faculty and students.
- LA Times Partner — Featured Colburn’s Chamber Music Players and student Ray Ushikubo in multiple articles.
- Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Partner — Faculty member Margaret Batjer serves as Concertmaster, linking the institution artistically with the orchestra.
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Faculty member Andrew Bain serves as Principal Horn, creating an artistic affiliation between the orchestra and the school.
- McCarthy Building Companies Partner — Construction partner for the Colburn Center project, with whom the steel topping-out ceremony was celebrated.
- Nagata Acoustics Partner — Acoustical consulting partner for the Colburn Center, led by Yasuhisa Toyota.
- OLIN Partner — Landscape and urban design partner for the Colburn Center project.
- Ray Chen Partner — Collaborated with the Colburn School to host TonicCon, uniting the global Tonic app music community in person.
- Santa Barbara Symphony Partner — Faculty member Ryan Emerson Baird performs as a member, indicating a professional connection between the ensemble and the school.
- Secret Los Angeles Partner — Highlighted Colburn’s free concerts for beginners as an entry point to classical music in Los Angeles.
- Sphinx Organization Partner — Partnership includes hosting the first West Coast retreat for the Sphinx LEAD cohort and Sphinx Virtuosi residencies with performance, education, and community engagement components
- TeenTix Los Angeles Partner — Collaborates with TeenTix LA to provide affordable arts access for teens.
- The Strad Partner — Published an interview with Trio Azura, Colburn’s Ensemble in Residence.
- TheatreDNA Partner — Theatre design consulting partner for the Colburn Center, led by Michael Ferguson.
- USC Brain and Creativity Institute Partner — Collaboration enables students from Colburn’s partner schools to receive weekly group instruction and private lessons from Conservatory students
- University of Southern California Government — Established the original preparatory school in 1950 before Colburn assumed operations
- University of Southern California Partner — Collaborated in the founding of Colburn's predecessor institution in 1950.