DID YOU KNOW the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra spends 30 weeks each year performing fun innovative music educational programming for school age children through the greater Philadelphia area? With school closings and arts and music education at risk in Philadelphia public schools, your  gift of $25  will help the Black Pearl continue to provide youth hands-on music education opportunities during school hours and in FREE after-school programs.

Membership in the Pass the Baton Circle puts a baton in every child's hand and supports the Black Pearl's "InReach" programs like "iConduct" and "Orchestrating Leadership" that teach critical time management, communication skills, and build self-esteem - important life skills for the next generation of leaders! So please, PASS THE BATON!