Musicians in Pacific Symphony’s Heartstrings initiative meet audiences where they are at

Violinists During Jennise Hwang, left, and Agnes Gottschewski perform during a sensory-friendly concert assembly by members of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra at Del Cerro Elementary School in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The concert is made possible by a grant from the Pacific Symphony’s Heartstrings program and the Charlie and Ling Zhang Center for Musical Arts and Education. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kindergartner Maverick Castellanos, 5, center,