BUILDING A COMMUNITY

1,000

Youth musicians in
MYSO programs

7,000

Kids impacted by MYSO each year

100+

Performances a year

Ensemble and Enrichment Options:

We offer 40 participatory music education programs, including:

  • 3 Symphony Orchestras

  • String Orchestras

  • Wind ensembles

  • Jazz Combos

  • Steel-Pan Bands

  • Music Theory and Composition

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  • Community Concert Series

    Reaches another 7,000 students, many experiencing live music for the first time.

  • Formal Performances

    Attracts 25,000 attendees, including both students and adults.

Music Helps Us Transcend Our Circumstances

  • Character Development

    Music education nurtures essential character skills. In our programs, 73% of students show significant gains in time management, discipline, leadership, and self-expression.

  • Cognitive Skills

    Engaging in music education enhances cognitive abilities. An impressive 87% of our students demonstrate improvements in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

  • Musical Proficiency

    Our primary focus is developing exceptional musicians. We are proud that 91% of our students show significant growth in their musical skills.

  • Holistic Growth

    Students learn to manage time, stay disciplined, and express themselves confidently. Over five years, 52% of MYSO students display substantial growth compared to 30% to 40% in other youth arts organizations.

MUSIC UNITES US

Through music, we can find common ground, fostering unity and understanding in our broader society.

20%

Come from the most
vulnerable neighborhoods

45%

Receive some form
of financial aid

50%

Are youths of color