The Rickel Foundation is proud to support South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony in the Schools program, a rapidly growing initiative bringing high-quality music education to students across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.
The Symphony recently shared a new highlight reel from their 2024–25 season, showcasing moments from classroom visits, ensemble coaching, and thematic student concerts. These experiences are possible thanks in part to the Foundation’s ongoing support, and we are honored to help make them accessible to thousands of young learners.
Led by embedded teaching artists, Symphony in the Schools creates meaningful entry points for students of all backgrounds. Musicians work directly with school programs, provide instrument boot camps, support teachers managing large ensembles, and build new opportunities for schools that previously had no music program at all—such as the twice-weekly strings clubs at Sea Castle Elementary and New Renaissance Middle School.
Each year, more than 2,000 students also attend Symphony-led concerts at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and other regional venues, connecting STEAM-focused learning with the joy of live performance.
We are grateful to Frank Galloway, Jacqueline Lorber, and the entire South Florida Symphony Orchestra team for their dedication to music education in South Florida. Their work continues to grow, reaching more students and more schools each year.