On the occasion of the 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, titled “Italophony: Language Beyond Borders”, the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, invited the 22-year-old singer-songwriter TEO BOK to present his project “COME MUSICA – THE POWER OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION” at schools and universities throughout Northern California.
The project was born from the young artist’s desire to engage American students with Italian music as a powerful tool not only for entertainment but also for education and therapy, capable of inspiring the next generation in their personal growth and building bridges between people, generations, and between Italy and the United States.
From September 30th to October 3rd, 2025, TEO BOK conducted his lecture-concerts at the following schools and universities, reaching over 1,500 students. Consul General Massimo Carnelos delivered his official greeting, accompanied by Alberta Lai, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute, and Daniela Mazza, Education Attaché, emphasizing the importance of initiatives that promote the Italian language and culture, also through music.
Schools and universities visited:
La Scuola International School, a private Italian school
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco
University of California, Davis
Lowell High School, San Francisco
Convent & Stuart Hall, San Francisco
Saints Peter and Paul School, San Francisco
Burlingame High School, Burlingame
San Rafael High School, San Rafael
In each performance, his voice and artistic talent, combined with his ability to communicate and establish an empathetic connection, allowed him to engage audiences of all ages, eliciting strong emotion and participation from everyone.
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After the lecture-concerts, TEO BOK was interviewed by journalist Samantha Ferro. The interview is available on the podcast “CRAVE ITALY”.
The project “COME MUSICA – THE POWER OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION” will continue at schools and universities in the consular districts of Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, and Detroit.
