“My daughter is still the reserved, careful child that she has always been, but when she is on stage, she exudes pure confidence. SFGC has been amazing for her, not just because of the outstanding music instruction she is receiving, but mainly because of the way it has cultivated a part of her that I didn’t even know existed. Without the outreach program that SFGC offered in her school, I might not have known about the benefit of the Girls Chorus education.”

                                                                                          -- SFGC Chorus School Parent

A month ago, I asked for you to join me in supporting the SFGC’s Outreach Program. As Alumnae of SFGC, many of us had unparalleled opportunities to perform choral music around the world, participate in world-class operas & symphonies, and form lifelong bonds. Currently in the Bay Area, many children do not receive music education or training. Unlike a time when we were growing up, it is simply not an option for students in many elementary schools.

In 2007, the Girls Chorus started Creating Choral Music, a program committed to making sure that music is accessible to all Bay Area youth, regardless of economic status. Serving San Francisco and East Bay public schools, the program works on an ongoing basis with over 120 students per year, emphasizing music and language literacy and teaching the discipline and teamwork necessary for high achievement in the arts and in life.

Join me in making a gift of $250, $150, $100 or any size to SFGC this spring. You can make your donation online by clicking here

So far we have raised $925 toward our $5,000 goal!

If you have questions about ways to maximize your gift (corporate gift matching, gaining support from peers, etc) please contact Makela Clay, Alumnae Coordinator at mclay@sfgirlschorus.org or 415-863-1752 x.322.

Viva La Musica,

Emily Ryan ’95

Level III Director/Outreach Teacher/Prep Chorus Teacher