Musical Pathways is the educational branch of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Its programs offer a wide array of opportunities for school children to learn about music and to develop an interest in playing a musical instrument while reinforcing core curriculum strands in key academic areas. In the ’08-’09 season, Musical Pathways’ in-school programs reached over 21,000 students in 14 communities and more than 7,500 students in 26 communities through school field trips to the Hoffman Discovery Concerts.