Building Bridges

Teaching students about diversity, bullying, healthy choices, tolerance, respect and environmental responsibility.

HCPA Commitment to Students

Because of the generosity of fundraising, sponsorships and donations, the HCPA provides free and low cost performances for school-age youth. During the 2011-12 school year, $28,674.00 was spent on transportation and production fees, and 9,125 young audience members experienced the excitement of live performances. Research shows that participation in the arts has a tremendous impact on the development of every child and helps to level the learning field across socio-economic boundaries while deterring delinquent behavior and increasing overall academic performance.

Building Bridges Classroom Program

Honorary Chair Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton
Building Bridges Ambassadors: Gilbert Mayor John Lewis and City of Mesa Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh
Event Chair: Jamy Belcher
The Building Bridges Program teaches lessons about diversity, bullying, healthy choices, tolerance, respect and environmental responsibility through the songs of three-time Grammy Award winner Tom Chapin.
Classroom teachers are provided with a fun interactive study guide that they integrate into their existing curriculum. The program culminates with approximately 3,500 students being transported to the HCPA on January 15 and 16, 2013 to experience a live concert performance starring Tom Chapin. Thanks to the generosity of our corporate and individual supporters, the program and bus transportation are all provided free to the schools.
School Sign-up! Click for Letter of Agreement

You can buy a bus now by sending a request to Debbie Rubenstrunk.
Sponsorship levels – Click to view, print or download
Video – Tom Chapin - Family Tree