Since 1955 the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra has sustained a commitment to presenting free music education and outreach programs. In that year the first children’s concerts were presented and a close collaboration with the Long Beach Unified School District began. From that exciting beginning, the education and outreach programs have grown into an outstanding array of events and opportunities for learning. More than 50,000 lives are enriched each year by these nationally recognized programs. Through the Musical Bridges program, the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra reaches out to the community with community concerts and collaborations.