Education

We, the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra, understand music to be a core component of our humanity.

Through our Education & Outreach program, FASO offers opportunities for children to learn about our rich music traditions and to help them develop their own unique identities. We offer children a chance to reach their full musical potential, and to perform and share their talent with their communities.

FASO actively seeks out children in underserved communities. We teach a variety of repertoire: Philippine folk songs, the Philippine National Anthem, Kundiman, zarzuela, and Harana, among others.

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    String Classes

    We provide the violins and cellos—you provide the enthusiasm to learn!

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    Workshops

    Intimate workshops to help students to develop all areas of their musicianship.

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    Composition Competition

    The FASO’s annual International Composition Competition for Philippine Folk Music for students.

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    College Scholarship

    Earn $1,000 for college with your response to the prompt “What does Phillipine music mean to you?”

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