LAVS
Close view of a violin, bow and left hand on the fingerboard

Music belongs in every corner of Los Angeles.

We present concerts across the city, and we support the young musicians who play them.

Lift  ·  Amplify  ·  Voice  ·  Sustain

Next concert — 7 December

Monday 7 December 2026, 7pm, at LA Fine Violins in Downtown Los Angeles.

Based in Los Angeles

Concerts presented across the city, with partners in Seoul.

Music and arts education

Concerts, exchange and support for young string players across the county.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit

EIN 85-0813360. Recognised by the IRS since 2021. Registered in California, CT0297389.

Programs

View all ›
[ Photograph ]

Concert Series

Chamber concerts presented in Los Angeles, beginning with the Colburn Chamber Program in December 2026.

[ Photograph ]

Los Angeles–Seoul Exchange — in development

Placing young musicians from Los Angeles conservatories as soloists with the Seocho Philharmonia in Seoul.

[ Photograph ]

Events

An annual gala and occasions that bring the city’s string community together.

[ Photograph ]

Instruments & Grants — planned

Instrument loans and grants for lessons, auditions, travel and repairs.

Our purpose

To promote music and cultural arts education in the Los Angeles community — supporting talented young musicians from challenging financial backgrounds through instrument lending, scholarships, and educational grants, and presenting concerts, performances, and cultural events that advance public appreciation of music and the arts.

Upcoming

Mon 7 Dec 2026
7pm

Colburn Chamber Program

Presented at LA Fine Violins, 225 S. Olive Street, Downtown Los Angeles.

February 2027
Date to be announced

Gala Dinner

An evening in support of the Foundation’s concert and exchange programs.

Fri 23 Apr 2027
7pm

Colburn Chamber Program

Presented at LA Fine Violins, 225 S. Olive Street, Downtown Los Angeles.

October 2027
Date to be announced

Seocho Philharmonia in Los Angeles

The Seoul orchestra under Jong Hoon Bae, at the Colburn School’s new Kohl Hall.

Summer 2028
Dates to be announced

Olympic Summer Festival

A festival presented during the Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Support us

Every gift goes to the concerts we present and the musicians we support. LAVS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organisation; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.