We are delighted to announce that Candis Badgley Carlson has accepted the position of Executive Director of Youth Music Monterey County. As you all know, Candis has worked tirelessly for the past two years as our Programs Director. She has helped our organization navigate multiple transitions and has developed a wonderful rapport with our YMMC families, our board members, our community supporters, and our Music Director, Alan Truong. Candis brings to the position the u

We're excited to share a great opportunity to attend the Carmel Bach Festival's Family Concert this Saturday, July 18th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The concert features fun for the whole family, with the return of CBF's beloved characters Leonard (a young boy) and Rasmus (his toy horse) as they embark on an epic adventure that is for the birds and all about birds! This performance brings extraordinary, multisensory experiences that combine music, theater, and visual art with sou

Youth Music Monterey is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of YMM alum Ealaph Tabbaa, who has been selected as one of this year's composers for the Emerging Composers Intensive at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. As part of the intensive, Ealaph composed a new work for string trio that will receive its premiere performance on Saturday, July 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley. Since graduating from Youth Music Monterey, Ealaph has continued to p

Join us on Sunday, March 1st at 3:00 PM at Sunset Center in Carmel for an inspiring afternoon of music as our young musicians dive deep into the emotionally rich pieces by classical masters in Hidden Depths , the second concert of our season. Our students take on the challenge of bringing to life the passion, struggle, and beauty inherent in every melody. This concert brings together students from across our programs for a performance that celebrates growth, collaboration, an

Honors Orchestra students perform in side-by-side concert with the Monterey Symphony February 21st and 22nd.

Happy New Year! This year's MCGives! campaign ends soon, but the impact of your donation to Youth Music Monterey County will be felt well into the New Year! If you have not already, please donate to YMMC through MCGives! to increase your donation with their match. Best Wishes for the New Year! Donate now and build the next generation through music. MCGives! ends at 11:59pm December 31, 2025. www.montereycountygives.com/ymm

From our music family to yours. We wish you all a happy holiday filled with music and cheer! Thank you for your continued support of Youth Music Monterey County's programs. There would be no programs today without your generosity! There's never been a better time to donate and build the next generation through music. The MCGives! campaign ends at 11:59pm on December 31, 2025. www.montereycountygives.com/ymm

The support and encouragement of so many have helped to sustain Youth Music Monterey County programs since 1988. Join our team, donate now through MCGives! and support YMMC students on their music journey. There's never been a better time to donate and build the next generation through music. The MCGives! campaign ends at midnight on December 31, 2025. www.montereycountygives.com/ymm

Keep children in music. Your generous donation allows more students to begin music and continue on their music journey! Youth Music Monterey County is only able to keep tuition low, offer scholarships, and supply instruments with your help. YMMC does not turn a student away for their inability to pay. YMM accepts any donation amount, all donations add up! For example: $1500 pays for a Junior Youth & Honors orchestra tuition scholarship $725 pays for an Orchestra in t