2026 Music in the Schools Luncheon
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00PM
Berkeley City Club 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704Please join us this March for our annual Music in the Schools Luncheon! All proceeds from this special fundraiser support our expansive programs in local schools, which reach over 4,700 students each year.
This year's Luncheon will be hosted at the beautiful Berkeley City Club on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. You'll be treated to a delicious plated lunch and a performance by musicians from Berkeley High School's jazz program while we celebrate the power of music and the strength of Berkeley Symphony's partnership with the Berkeley Unified school system.
Tickets are available now! You can reserve your seat online at the "Tickets" link below or by calling the Berkeley Symphony Box Office at 510-841-2800. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 10.
Regular Ticket: $250.00 (includes $125.00 tax-deductible donation)
Community Ticket: $125.00 (not tax-deductible)
Want to support Music in the Schools in a big way? Sponsor a table! Table sponsorships are available starting at $1,250 and include a table for eight guests. If you're interested, please reach out to Gillian Eorwyn at [email protected] or 510-841-2800 for more information.
Event Details
Event Schedule
11:45 am - Arrival and music by Berkeley High Jazz
12:00 pm - Lunch is served
12:30 pm - About Music in the Schools and student demonstration
1:00 pm - Coffee, dessert, and community
Menu
Berkeley Symphony Staff will contact you for your choice of the following lunch options:
Ratatouille Provençal
Stewed Eggplant, Squash, Peppers, Tomatoes & Basil over Grilled Polenta (Vegan, Lactose Free, Gluten Free)
Roasted Chicken Breast
Mushroom Risotto, Seasonal Vegetables & Sherry Jus
Roasted Atlantic Salmon
Potato Mousseline, Seasonal Vegetables & Beurre Blanc Sauce (Gluten Free)
Music in the Schools is supported by grants from:
National Endowment for the Arts
California Arts Council
Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Foundation
Music Performance Trust Fund
Friendship Fund