The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and The Gift of Music Foundation are proud to announce a new educational partnership designed to expand access, opportunity, and excellence in music education for students across metro Atlanta and the greater Southeast.

This collaboration will create meaningful pathways for elementary, middle, high school, and collegiate students to engage directly with professional musicians through masterclasses, concerts, and immersive learning experiences connected to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's artistic and educational ecosystem. Central to the partnership is shared engagement within the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program, strengthening a pipeline that nurtures young musicians at every stage of their journey.

In addition to performance-based learning, the partnership will broaden community access through the Instrument Exploration Station, an interactive, hands-on educational experience featured during ASO Family Concerts at Atlanta Symphony Hall, as well as at Piedmont Park and Ameris Bank Amphitheatre concerts. These experiences invite students and families to explore instruments up close, sparking curiosity and deepening musical understanding in welcoming, accessible environments.