Housing and Development Newsletter Students are given the opportunity to grow musically and gain experience by working with district music teachers and local professional musicians. By strengthening this elementary level music experience, the BRAVO! music program is designed to provide a pathway for students to enroll and be successful in junior high and high school music ensembles. "Santa Barbara Unified is thrilled to be partnering with the Santa Barbara Symphony again this school year to ensure that students deepen their love of music and instrumental proficiency,” said Sierra Loughridge, SBUSD, director of elementary education. “This year, we worked closely with the symphony to adapt the Bravo After School Program into a virtual program, where students can work safely with professional symphony musicians, in instrument alike sectionals to increase their mastery of their chosen instruments," Loughridge said.