East Bay Performing Arts

East Bay Performing Arts, operating as the Oakland Symphony, is a symphonic music organization composed of the Oakland Symphony, Oakland Symphony Chorus, and Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra. Each year it presents concerts at Oakland’s historic Paramount Theatre, free community events, and in-school education program that serve more than 5,000 youth at 25 schools in the Oakland Unified School District. Support for East Bay Performing Arts aligns with the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.

East Bay Performing Arts, operating as the Oakland Symphony, is celebrated for its varied programming that speaks to the diverse population of Oakland. Each year it presents six concerts at the historic Paramount Theatre, a free Independence Day concert, and comprehensive education programs for 50,000 people, including 19,000 youth. Its adult chorus and youth orchestra engage more than 200 community members, and its Music for Excellence program reaches students at 20 schools in the Oakland Unified School District. This grant advances the Performing Arts Program's Communities strategy by the Oakland Symphony to transition its leadership following the untimely death of its long-time conductor and music director.