San Antonio Symphony League

San Antonio Symphony League

Preserving, advancing, and cultivating classical music in San Antonio

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San Antonio Symphony League

Our Mission

The San Antonio Symphony League's mission is to preserve, advance, and cultivate classical music by supporting and promoting live performances, providing financial assistance and service, and supporting and creating educational efforts/programs of nonprofit classical music organizations in Bexar County.

Our activities include the annual Belle Ball and providing docents for Young People's Concerts.

Supporting Classical Music Organizations

2025 Grant Application

Now Open!

The San Antonio Symphony League's grant application is available and due April 30, 2025.

The Symphony League provides financial assistance to nonprofit classical music organizations in Bexar County. Grants are awarded annually to support live performances and educational programs.

Annual Belle Ball

Belle Program

One of our signature events supporting classical music in San Antonio

Join the Belle Program

The Belle Program is one of the San Antonio Symphony League's most cherished traditions. Each year, young women participate in this program that culminates in the elegant Belle Ball, one of San Antonio's premier social events.

The program provides opportunities for community service, cultural enrichment, and social development while supporting the Symphony League's mission to promote classical music.

Belle Program participants
Art Inspired by Classical Music

Paint to Music

A unique program combining visual arts with classical music education

Paint to Music is an innovative educational program where students create visual art inspired by classical music performances. This program bridges the gap between auditory and visual arts, helping students express their interpretation of music through painting.

2025 Winners

Congratulations to our 2025 Paint to Music winners!

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2024 Winners

See the inspiring artwork from our 2024 competition.

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Learn More

Discover how to participate in this unique program.

Program Details →
Students participating in Paint to Music
Donate Instruments

Help us with a new Education Project!

Donate instruments you are no longer using to the League so the music can live again!

Music instruments

The San Antonio Symphony League will give these instruments to local schools to expand and enhance their music programs.

UPDATE!

We have made five deliveries to Edgewood ISD as well as one to Brennan High School. Thank you donors!

Your donated instruments help young musicians pursue their passion for music when their families cannot afford to purchase or rent instruments. Instruments are refurbished as needed and distributed to students through partnerships with local schools and music programs.

Educational Programming

FREE STUDENT CONCERTS

The San Antonio Symphony League and Agarita present free student concerts throughout the school year.

These educational concerts provide students with the opportunity to experience live orchestral music in an intimate setting. The programs are specially designed to engage young audiences and introduce them to the magic of classical music.

Each concert includes interactive elements and educational components that help students understand the instruments, music, and stories behind the compositions.

More information about the concerts and registration is here.

Information about Agarita is here.

Details about the 2025 Paint to Music contest coming soon.

Student Orchestra Performance
Supporting Classical Music Organizations

Grant Recipients

In June 2024 we awarded grants to these organizations:

  • Agarita Chamber Players
  • Cactus Pear Music Festival
  • Children's Chorus of San Antonio
  • First Baptist Church of San Antonio First Fine Arts
  • Olmos Ensemble
  • San Antonio Chamber Choir
  • San Antonio Chamber Music Society
  • San Antonio Philharmonic
  • SOLI Chamber Ensemble

The San Antonio Symphony League's mission is to preserve, advance, and cultivate classical music by supporting and promoting live performances, providing financial assistance and service, and supporting and creating educational efforts/programs of nonprofit classical music organizations in Bexar County.

Apply for 2025 Grant

Forward together! ¡Adelante juntos!

Support the San Antonio Philharmonic

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY

By making a gift, you become part of a dedicated group of supporters of the SA Philharmonic, enjoying special connections with the orchestra and its work throughout this exciting season. We deeply appreciate your support for the San Antonio Philharmonic and for helping to bring the magic of symphonic music to the entire San Antonio community and beyond!

Philharmonic Support

The San Antonio Philharmonic relies on community support to continue bringing exceptional orchestral performances to South Texas. Your contribution makes a significant impact.

  • Sustain our world-class orchestra
  • Support education and community programs
  • Help bring renowned guest artists to San Antonio
  • Ensure accessible concert experiences for all
Ways to Support

Symphony League Support

The San Antonio Symphony League's mission is to preserve, advance, and cultivate classical music through support of the San Antonio Philharmonic and other classical music organizations.

Our activities include the annual Belle Ball, providing docents for Young People's Concerts, education initiatives, and grant programs supporting classical music throughout Bexar County.

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