Our mission is to transform lives through multicultural performing and visual arts by shattering barriers, creating connectivity and inspiring hope for those with least access.
We see a world where fine arts are accessible to all, our common humanity is recognized, cultural diversity is celebrated, and all are united in peace.
Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral merge the historic architecture of the nation's oldest continuously operating Catholic sanctuary with enchanting music of some of the finest, award-winning artists from around the globe.
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Free and open to the public.
Golden age frees senior living residents of logistical and financial challenges of travel by bringing concerts directly to them! Music instills within them a sense of youth, health, and vivacity, and breathes new life into our respected elders.
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How You Can Support
Make a difference in the lives of seniors through a one-time or recurring donation to support artistic programming.
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Want Concerts at Your Community?
If you are a senior community representative who would like Golden Age at your community, click the button below.
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The art gallery at Musical Bridges Around the World augments the mission to unite, educate, and inspire others by adding visual art to the culturally diverse programs at MBAW.
Quarterly exhibition receptions, gallery talks, and other events bring the community together, inviting art enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors from all backgrounds to experience the connection between people, cultures, ideas, and art forms by showcasing the works of emerging and established visual artists working in our community and beyond.
Free and open to the public.
Musical Sprouts is a free educational engagement program that allows children in Title 1 schools and other learning centers to travel the world by bringing performing artist concerts, cultural connections, and curriculum to their school and classroom.
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The Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to young Texas string instrument players who are preparing for careers in classical music.
The scholarship awards are limited to the amount of the annual tuition to be charged by the school, college, university, or music teacher of the recipient’s choice, not to exceed $3,000 per recipient.
The scholarship was formerly associated under the auspices of The Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship Foundation from 1985 to 2021, and now currently resides under the management of Musical Bridges Around the World. The previously-named foundation was formed by John Pledge with proceeds from the estates of his sister, Genevieve Pledge, and of Lois Colburn, both former members of the San Antonio Symphony, for the purpose of offering tuition aid to string players residing in Texas who are preparing for careers in classical music.
Applicants for financial aid must be music students pursuing the studies of a bowed string instrument (specifically violin, viola, cello, or double bass) in classical music at any nationally recognized music school, college, or university, or be studying with any nationally recognized music teacher, and have the intention of becoming a professional performing musician.
Applicants must be bona fide residents of the state of Texas on the date of making application and for a period of at least six (6) months prior thereto, or prior to having entered a music school, college, or university, if attending an out-of-state institution at the time of making such application.
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Every four years The Gurwitz participants and jurors from around the globe showcase the art of piano in San Antonio, Texas.
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For booking inquires, contact Elena Portnaya at [email protected].
FREE & Open To the Public!
Ticket registration is required per event.
Register now for this year’s festival that creates meaningful connections through cross-cultural collaborations and celebrates our shared humanity. The festival is a union of classical and contemporary music from near and far, defining our place in this melting pot that is San Antonio.
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Are you interested in serving the community, at-risk youth, and the world by joining Musical Bridges' multicultural performing and visual arts programming? You have an opportunity to provide access to global arts to all! The gift of time is priceless, and our community needs you, your strengths, and your inspiration.
Whether you are an individual, family, group, or company, there are many opportunities to volunteer, including:
- Live Event Assistance (Not applicable if concert shifts virtual-only)
- A/V Production and Technical Assistance
- Research and Focus Groups
- Social Media Engagement
If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the volunteer interest form found here or contact Erika Hicks, Donor Relations Manager, with questions: [email protected].