Class Act
The Frieda Belinfante Class Act Program connects Pacific Symphony to a select number of elementary schools each year. Class Act strives to enhance existing school music programs by providing additional musical experience through the Symphony. Focusing on six main “contact points” with schools, the program works to increase awareness of and involvement with symphonic music for elementary school students, their families and educators.
In 2024-25, Class Act will explore the music of Ludwig van Beethoven and the theme of Revolutionary.
Each year, students form a relationship with a new Symphony musician who serves as a “Class Act teaching artist,” through activities including classroom lessons, ensemble performances and scripted presentations. Schools that select the Level II Class Act experience also enjoy either a Youth Concert for older students or an Interactive Performance for younger students. All activities feature the music of the Class Act Composer of the Year.
Interested in Class Act?
Class Act Applications for 2025-26 are NOW AVAILABLE!
Below are the following documents that all NEW schools would need to apply:
Class Act New School Application:
Please download as a Word document to fill out electronically and submit. The deadline for new school applications to be considered for the 2025-26 school year is Friday, April 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. PDT.
Class Act Information Packet:
Includes all of the main details about the program that should be considered before applying to help schools decide if Class Act is a good fit, including program elements, volunteer commitment, and participation fees for 2025-26.
Class Act Program One Page:
A one page overview highlighting main aspects of the program—great for people currently unfamiliar with Class Act
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Payal Swami, Class Act Program Manager at pswami@pacificsymphony.org.
2024-25 Materials
Teacher Resources and Teacher Workshops
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Teacher Workshops foster high-quality classroom instruction and offer curricular materials designed to enhance the objectives of the program.
In addition to the opportunity to have a Teacher Workshop at their schools, all teachers at Class Act schools are encouraged to explore the Teacher Resources available here.
Within these resources you'll find easy-to-implement options for listening to Beehoven's music, complete lesson plans, video demonstrations, historical background on Mozart's life, and more!
Teacher Resources
What Our Partners Have to Say About Class Act
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Information About Past Composers
- 2023-24 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 2022-23 Johann Sebastian Bach
- 2021-22 Igor Stravinsky
- 2020-21 John Williams
- 2019-20 John Williams
- 2018-19 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- 2017-18 Ludwig van Beethoven
- 2016-17 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 2015-16 Antonio Vivaldi
- 2014-15 Leonard Bernstein
- 2013-14 George Gershwin
- 2012-13 Camille Saint-Saëns
- 2011-12 Aaron Copland
- 2010-11 Ludwig van Beethoven
- 2009-10 Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky
- 2008-09 Leonard Bernstein
- 2007-08 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 2006-07 Sergei Prokofiev
- 2005-06 George Gershwin