YOU PLAY AND YOU PASS IT ON.
Kadima Conservatory of Music, Inc. is a non-profit founded in the conviction that every person deserves the opportunity to participate in a musical community, regardless of status or means. We provide outstanding music training to students of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, offering a creative community from which to grow and reach out to others.
Our Story
The non-profit was born out of necessity. The Conservatory had been providing fully subsidized music training for hundreds of underprivileged children. The financial burden of offering quality musical education threatened to end these programs.
With the support of dedicated community members, Kadima’s director, Beth Elliott, launched the non-profit to ensure that all children could continue to experience the transformative power of music.
Community Support
The success of our fundraising efforts is made possible by generous, music-loving members of our community. Every member of the organization thanks those who donate to our cause.
100% of Donations Go to Students
Our fundraising organization is run entirely by volunteers—there is no paid staff. This means that 100% of every dollar donated directly funds music education and performance opportunities for students in need. Not many charities can make that claim!
KADIMA NON PROFIT
Bringing music to life, on stage and in the classroom.
The Kadima String Quartet captivates audiences with a repertoire ranging from Mozart to Led Zeppelin, and has premiered new works commissioned specifically for them—including a project with 20th Century Fox. They perform regularly across the Los Angeles area, including series like Music at the Mansion in Beverly Hills, Concerts at One, and the Kadima Conservatory Concert Music Series. Their music can also be heard in films such as The Hebrew Hammer and For a Good Time Call.
Residency + Mission
The Quartet is in residence at the Kadima Conservatory of Music, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, and Cleveland High School. They balance professional performance with teaching, embracing their motto: “You play, and you pass it on.”
Education + Outreach
As educators, the Kadima String Quartet develops music programs throughout Southern California, partnering with institutions including Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles Mission College, Glendale City College, Pasadena City College, and multiple K–12 schools. They teach privately, coach chamber groups, mentor students, and arrange master classes and performance opportunities.
The Kadima Conservatory supports these efforts with three symphonic programs, a yearly Summer Music Seminar, and ten free community concerts annually. The Quartet has also performed many children’s concerts and received recognition such as the Coleman Chamber Music Outreach Concert Award.
Awards + Recognition
They have received grants from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the California Arts Council Artists in Residence program, and the Music Man Foundation.