Its Musical Encounter program takes top young performers three times a year to young audiences in inner-city Los Angeles public schools and allows for interaction and inspiration. The Colburn School contributes richly to the world of music. Former students who have already achieved international renown include conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, jazz pianists Patrice Rushen and Eric Reed, and young violin soloists Anne Akiko Meyers, Leila Josefowicz and Tamaki Kawakubo. Eight students have received national recognition as Presidential Scholars in the Arts. In the past decade Colburn School students have won top places in the young artist competitions of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestras, the Young Musicians Foundation competitions, the Coleman Competitions and numerous other regional, national and international competitions.
Students regularly go on to top conservatories.
Many now are members of leading orchestras. Some aim for a solo career. Others who choose not to make music or dance a vocation have found a lifelong interest and satisfaction in the performing arts nurtured at The Colburn School. Contact the office for more information. All classes meet after the student's regular weekday school, or during the weekend.