Youth Music Monterey provides three youth orchestras and school string instrument classes for students in Monterey County.
The Youth and Honors Orchestras are led by professional conductor Larry Granger and feature approximately 100 student musicians.
The South County Music Program provides free string instruments to students in grades 3-12.
We hope to see you at our next performance!
YMM Young Musicians = Future Leaders
In the News, Monterey County Herald 3/1/2010: YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD WINNERS KNOW THEIR BUSINESS
Youth Music Monterey Youth Orchestra Violinist Eric O'Hagan is thinking about turning his prize-winning plan for a hypothetical business into reality, but not until classes are out for summer at Pacific Grove Middle School.
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In the News, Salinas Californian 3/1/2010: Good Monday Morning: Giving is within his reach
In a difficult economy, with local schools striving to meet education standards despite decreasing budgets, 16-year-old Youth Music Monterey's Honors Orchestra Principal Clarinetist Perry Choi is determined to keep music alive.
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We are accepting jazz instrumentalists to join our Honors Orchestras of Youth Music Monterey for our Spring concert on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Specifically, we are looking for talented musicians playing saxophone, brass and percussion instruments. The orchestra will be performing Gershwin’s symphonic orchestra piece “An American in Paris” which includes these instruments. To apply, click here to request an audition appointment or call (831) 375-1992 for further information. Auditions will be held on the first rehearsal on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Monterey High School Band Room located at 700 Pacific Street in Monterey from 6:15 pm-6:45 pm. The cost is a $50 deposit to secure an audition and $100 tuition towards participating in the rehearsals and concert.
