The Mary Goode Brooke Music for Young People program was started by the nephew of the well-known educator and pianist and is open to students in Norfolk Public Schools
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Norfolk Public Schools have started an initiative to deepen music education for young musicians while honoring an arts educator.
The Mary Goode Brooke Music for Young People Legacy Program brings professional VSO musicians into schools for an immersive chamber music experience. It is named after Brooke, a longtime Norfolk resident, teacher and performer who passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 97.
