Colburn is proud to partner with 15 Title 1 public schools in Los Angeles as well various organizations throughout Southern California and the nation. School partners gain access to our pipeline of learning programs, while community partners can engage with The Center in various ways, such as hosting student performances or collaborative projects. Partner organizations will benefit from free access to Colburn spaces, teaching artists, and Center resources, as well as scholarship opportunities for participating students.
Local Partnerships: Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) Colburn and ICYOLA, the largest majority African-American orchestra in America, will embark on a multi-faceted partnership that will include side-by-side collaborations, scholarships, and in-depth teaching artist support. ICOYLA members also have the opportunity to receive scholarship support from Colburn.
National Partnerships: Sphinx Organization In 2021, Colburn announced a partnership with the Sphinx Organization, a non-profit organization based in Detroit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the arts. The partnership includes:
This partnership is designed as a long-term, collaborative venture, and the two organizations will explore additional opportunities to engage, develop, and empower young artists.