Kids' Orchestra

We were so happy to join our Louisiana 4-H friends at Ag Magic On The River in St. Bernard Parish today. We are thankful for our partnership and happy to give back by volunteering at amazing programs like this! We also got to greet some of our KO students as Southeast Louisiana schools toured the exhibits!

KO is ecstatic to welcome Joy M. Bruce to our team as Chief Advancement Officer! With over 15 years of nonprofit and youth advocacy experience, Joy shares our belief that when kids come together to find their rhythm, grow their skills, and get in tune with the world around them—great things happen!

Taste of Mid City Tent Sponsor Visit Baton Rouge works to make Baton Rouge a nationally recognized premier destination through displaying a passion for and an appreciation of the travel and tourism industry offering an authentic Louisiana experience. Thank you for supporting Taste of Mid City and the community!

There's only 4 days left until Taste of Mid City! Get your tickets and get ready for great food, tunes, and fun for the whole family. You can get your tickets at tasteofmidcitybr.com.

Thank you to all of our 2026 Taste of Mid City Sponsors! Your support helps bring our community together and directly benefits Kids’ Orchestra, empowering local youth through music education. Because of you, we’re able to celebrate Baton Rouge while investing in its future.

Great food pairs best with great music! Taste of Mid City 2026 will feature an incredible lineup celebrating Baton Rouge's vibrant music culture and up-and-coming musicians, including performances from , , and . Come enjoy the sounds of our community while supporting music education for local youth on March 22nd, 1-5pm. Tickets can be found at tasteofmidcitybr.com.

Make a joyful noise! In March, Books & Music will introduce the chaotic world of the band classroom. As we read Collen AF Venable's The Oboe Goes Boom Boom, children will learn the names and sounds of instruments while laughing along with the disruptive student who keeps banging on a drum at the wrong time. In addition, participants will dance the "Cha Cha Slide", sample some instruments, and play a name game. As always, Kids' Orchestra staff guarantee learning and laughter in our magical music education library space.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Thank you to the Pennington Family Foundation for sponsoring Kids’ Orchestra. Supporters like you play a vital role in sustaining our programs and ensuring that KO is able to provide high-quality programs and resources to families across our community.

Your generosity helps us to empower young musicians, deepen community bonds, and create a meaningful space where every child feels like they belong. We are grateful for your commitment to supporting equitable afterschool music education!

Don't miss out! 😋

Join us March 22 | 1–5 PM for Taste of Mid City. Good food, good vibes, great cause! Purchase pre-sale tickets now before Sunday, March 1.

Buy tickets: www.tasteofmidcitybr.com Benefiting Kids' Orchestra.

KO Family Days returned at Audubon Elementary School, Wildwood, McKinley ES, Parkview ES, Villa del Rey Creative Sciences & Arts Magnet School, WHAM, and Sharon Hills! Thank you to all of the families that joined us. We truly had a wonderful time learning music with you and showing you what your students are learning at KO!

Date Night Date Care is returning on February 27th! Come drop your little ones at the KO office (647 Main Street) between 6 and 9pm for a well deserved night out. We will be providing dinner, music inspired arts & crafts, and a movie with popcorn! Register now at www.kidsorchestra.org/get-connected/community-events-calendar.