Sponsor Youth Music Monterey County's Concert Sponsor Program provides businesses the opportunity to publicly show their support for one of Monterey County's premiere arts education programs. Sponsorships for our concerts are available at the following levels and are awarded the following benefits: $1,000 Contributing Concert Sponsors half-page acknowledgement in the concert program. ($300 value) four tickets and a DVD recording of the concert. ($140 value) invitation to an after-concert reception. $2,500 Sustaining Concert Sponsors also receive: reserved seating ($29.99/ticket value) public acknowledgement and thanks at the beginning of the selected concert. mention in concert announcements to the press and any press advertising. $5,000 Encore Concert Sponsors also receive: an opportunity to present their sponsorship check to YMMC personally at the start of the sponsored concert. an announcement of their sponsorship in a press release to the local media. If you're interested in sponsoring one of our concerts, please contact the office . We'd love to work with you!

Paoletti Orchestra in the Schools Fund Honoring Jim Paoletti's Legacy through Music Your gift supports Orchestra in the Schools , the program Jim Paoletti cultivated to bring the joy of musical expression to all Monterey County students by making music accessible, regardless of circumstances. Jim's Legacy Jim Paoletti championed Orchestra in the Schools (OITS) to provide opportunities for young musicians to build confidence through being part of an orchestra and producing music together. He believed that learning an instrument helped students become responsible adults who appreciate artistic beauty. Orchestra in the Schools has introduced countless students to the joy, discipline, and community of making music together. This fund ensures his legacy continues for generations to come. Make a lasting impact with a donation in Jim's honor Jim's vision carries on through the many students who have been part of Orchestra in the Schools . With your support, that legacy will continue to grow, reaching more young musicians for years to come. Help us carry Jim's legacy forward and support the next generation through music today.

YMM OITS! Registration YMM OITS! is an afterschool instrumental music program offering musical instruction for beginner to intermediate level students. Students receive weekly lessons from professional musicians in the Monterey area. Classes are offered in Downtown Monterey and Monterey Bay Charter School in Pacific Grove. Instruments offered by OITS!: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion. OITS! does not currently offer piano or guitar. Your registration is only complete when you submit this form and pay your tuition, make payment arrangements, or apply for tuition assistance. OITS Program Information Pay Tuition Tuition Assistance Information General Information Student First Name Parent #1 First Name Parent #2 First Name Parent #1 Email Parent #1 Phone Student Last Name Parent #1 Last Name Parent #2 Last Name Parent #2 Email Parent #2 Phone Emergency Contact Info Emergency Contact Person Emergency Contact Phone Emergency Contact Relationship to Student Student Information Student Email (if applicable) Student Phone (optional) School Grade (upcoming fall) House Number + Street Address City ZIP Please put me on a carpool list! Musical Background Have you played an instrument before? Have you had a private music teacher? Are you involved in your school music program? * Yes No My school does not have a music program. What instrument would you like to play? Please select one option * Required Clarinet Flute Saxophone [no longer available, registration limit reached] French Horn [no longer available, registration limit reached] Trombone Trumpet [no longer available, registration limit reached] Percussion Viola Violin Cello Bass [no longer available, registration limit reached] About your instrument: * Required I have an instrument I will need to borrow an instrument from YMMC *OITS! does not offer guitar or piano at this time. Demographics Ethnicity (select all that apply) * Required American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African-American Caucasian Latinx Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Other Gender Identity * Female Male Non-binary/non-conforming Queer Transgender Female Transgender Male Prefer not to say Student Medical Information Please list any medical conditions/allergies. Please also include any behavioral, emotional, or social needs that may require extra support in a group setting. Continue Pay Tuition Tuition Assistance Information

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Junior Youth & Honors Orchestras Audition Information Register Tuition and Financial Aid The 2019-2020 Honors Orchestra, with conductor Danko Druško. Youth Music Monterey County’s Honors Orchestra & Junior Youth Orchestra provides students an exceptional opportunity to study and perform the masterpieces of symphonic literature with other young musicians from across Monterey County. This experience helps them develop knowledge of classical repertoire, as well as technical and artistic skill. Featuring talented young musicians from over 30 local schools across Monterey County, YMMC orchestras present three acclaimed symphonic concerts at Sunset Center each year. Our program includes weekly rehearsals with our conductor, sectional coachings, and masterclasses with guest artists. In addition, students enrolled in our orchestras may choose to participate in one or more of our three chamber ensembles at no additional cost. These include the Chamber Players , the Brass Ensemble , and the Woodwind Ensemble . Junior Youth Orchestra The Junior Youth Orchestra (Young Intermediate Level Repertoire) includes students age 7 and up and rehearses on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. A yearly Concerto Competition is also open to all students. Honors Orchestra Our Honors Orchestra (Young Advanced Level Repertoire) plays full symphonic scores and is open to students up to the age of 20. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. Students may compete in the yearly Honors Orchestra Concerto Competition in order to perform their piece in the next concert season. Auditions It's never too late to join YMMC! Our orchestras are a great opportunity for young musicians to receive the high-caliber training they need for success in school music, college, and their future careers. Visit our Auditions page to learn more about applying! Tuition and Financial Aid Youth Music Monterey strives to keep our programs accessible to all students in our community. Scholarships are available for those who apply and qualify. Please visit our Tuition and Financial Assistance page to learn more about our financial aid programs.

Junior Youth & Honors Orchestra Info Welcome JYO & HO Students and Families! Use the quick links below or browse further down for access to season information, calendars, competitions, and more. Audition Pay Tuition Register Music Calendar Parent & Student Handbook 2026-2027 Season Details JYO&HO Rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 19th at Hidden Valley Music Seminars (104 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley) Rehearsals YMMC rehearsals take place on Wednesdays. The Junior Youth Orchestra (JYO) meets from 4:30 - 6 PM, and the Honors Orchestra (HO) meets from 6:30-8:30 PM. Rehearsals are at Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., in Carmel Valley. Rehearsals will begin on August 19th, 2026 and run every Wednesday unless otherwise noted on the calendar. 2026 Seating Auditions Seating auditions for both JYO & HO will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. Audition requirements will be released at the start of the season. Concert Dates Our concerts take place at Sunset Center in Carmel on Sundays. Dress rehearsal call times typically start at 12 pm but are subject to change. Concerts begin at 3 pm. More specific information will be sent out prior to each concert date. 2026-2027 Season Concert Dates: Concert #1 Sunday November 1, 2026 Concert #2 Sunday February 28, 2027 Concert #3 Sunday May 9, 2027 Retreats During the rehearsal cycles for each concert, YMM orchestras each year take part in 2-day retreats at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. This is an exciting opportunity for students to bond with their fellow musicians, take part in rehearsal and sectional intensives, and learn from fascinating guest musicians who come and present their work. Retreat Dates* Saturday, January 16, 2027: Honors Orchestra Sunday, January 17, 2027: Junior Youth Orchestra *Ensemble & Rehearsal Schedule TBA. 2026-2027 Concerto Competitions Every concert season, members of the Honors and Junior Youth Orchestras may choose to prepare a solo concerto to be performed with the orchestra he/she is in. Students perform their solo work before a panel of judges. The Honors Concerto Competition will be an open competition with a panel of judges and open to audience members to listen. The competition winner typically plays their concerto in the next concert (Concert #2 for Honors, Concert #3 for JYO), however this concert order is not a guarantee. If you are interested in taking part in a concerto competition, we encourage you or your private music teacher to contact our music director first to verify that the concerto is suitable to play in our ensembles before you begin preparing it. Forms and extra information about requirements are available on the website prior to the competition date, but please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. Honors Concerto Competition Auditions : Saturday, October 24th, 2026 2-5 PM Carmel Presbyterian Church Application due by 11:59 pm on September 30th, 2026 Junior Youth Concerto Competition Auditions : Saturday, February 6th, 2027 2-5 PM Carmel Presbyterian Church Application due by 11:59 pm on January 20th, 2027 FAQ's Where can I request tuition and lesson assistance? You can request financial assistance when you register or follow the links to see our tuition assistance or lesson assistance forms. When are auditions? Live, in-person auditions are generally held each May and August. Exact dates and locations are posted here on the Audition page. Auditions at other times are allowed at the discretion of YMMC's Music Director. Please inquire by email to office@youthmusicmonterey.org . Other q ue stions? Send an email to office@youthmusicmonterey.org . Google Calendar Click the link for your student's ensemble to add the ensemble-specific calendar to your personal calendar app. JYO Calendar: http://tiny.cc/JYOcalendar HO Calendar: http://tiny.cc/HOcalendar JYO&HO Combined Calendar: http://tiny.cc/JYOHOcalendar Tuition Pay Tuition Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition Assistance Private Lesson Assistance Instrument Rental Forms Audition (For new students and current students changing ensembles) Audition Requirements Registration (Required yearly) Absence Form Program Information JYO&HO Calendar 2026-2027 Parent & Student Handbook 2026-27 Private Teacher List Honors Open Concerto Competition will be held: Saturday, October 24, 2026 2-5 PM Junior Youth Concerto Competition will be held: Saturday, February 6, 2027 2-5 PM *Dates are tentative and subject to change. Location is TBD. Honors Orchestra Concerto Competition Rules & Application 2026-2027 JYO Concerto Competition Rules & Application 2026-2027

Register for South County Strings First Name / Tu primer nombre Last Name / Tu apellido School / Tu escuela Classroom Teacher Name / El nombre de maestro de aula Grade / El año escolar Do you have Internet access at home? / Tiene acceso a Internet en casa? * Yes / Si No / No Sometimes / A veces Have you ever been enrolled in South County Strings before? / Estuviste matriculado en el programa de South County Strings el año pasado? * Yes / Si No / No Instrument Preference / Instrumento de preferencia * Violin / Violín Viola / Viola Cello / Violoncelo Do you need an instrument? / Necesita un instrumento? * Yes, I need an instrument / Si, necesito un instrumento No, I have my own / No, voy a traer mi propio instrumento Parent First Name / Primer nombre de tu padre Parent Last Name / Apellido de tu padre Phone / Teléfono Email / Email Emergency Contact Name / Nombre del contacto de emergencia Emergency Contact Phone / Numero del contacto de emergencia Address / El domicilio How would you like to recieve communications? / Le gustaría recibir comunicaciones por: * email / email postal mail / apartado postal phone / teléfono Language preference: if we have to contact you by phone, which language is best? / Idioma de preferencia: Si tenemos que contactar a Ud. por teléfono, que idioma es mejor? * English / Ingles Spanish / Español I give my permission for images taken of my child on behalf of Youth Music Monterey County (YMMC) to be used in YMMC promotional materials. / Doy mi permiso para que las imágenes tomadas de mi hijo o hija en nombre de la música de la juventud del Condado de Monterey (YMMC) para ser utilizado en materiales de promoción de YMMC. * Yes No I have reviewed the parent teacher handbook and understand the terms and conditions outlined therein. / He revisado el manual de padres y maestros y comprendo los términos y las condiciones descritos en el mismo. View handbook / Ver manual Parent Signature / Firma del padre o de la madre Clear Submit / Enviar Thank you for submitting! ¡Gracias por enviarnos!

Youth Music Monterey County supports two orchestras, a chamber music program, a brass ensemble, a woodwind ensemble, and in-school teaching and performance opportunities. Our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras are led by conductor Maestro Danko Druško and feature approximately 100 student musicians. Give the gift of music to our young people Donate Today YMMC is proud to present our new Music Director, Daniel Brier Learn More Play With Us! Featuring talented young musicians from over 30 local schools, YMMC's Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras present three acclaimed symphonic concerts at Sunset Center each year. Three chamber music programs, including the Chamber Players , Brass Ensemble , and Woodwind Ensemble , focus on the intensive study of small-group music and give back to their communities through benefit concerts. Our South County Strings program with over 200 students each year in rural South Monterey County communities with free group string instruction and low-cost instrument rentals. Orchestra In The Schools offers Monterey County children in grades 3-8 in Monterey County an opportunity to learn an instrument, be part of an orchestra and perform with students from other schools. This can be your child’s first musical experience, no experience is necessary. About Us Upcoming Events Sun, Nov 01 From the Edge of Reality / Sunset Center Tickets Nov 01, 2026, 3:00 PM Sunset Center, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA Join us as our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras take you on a journey to the far end of human imagination. Sun, Feb 28 Dreams and Drama / Sunset Center Tickets Feb 28, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Sunset Center, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA Our Junior Youth & Honors Orchestra students guide you through an adventure from the crossroads of music and dramatic theater. Sun, May 09 A Home Away from Home / Sunset Center Tickets May 09, 2027, 3:00 PM Sunset Center, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA Join us on this special final concert of the 2026-2027 season as our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestra students guide you on a journey of familiarity and belonging, where regional traditions meet the orchestra. News Youth Music Monterey County Announces Alumna Blair Miller is a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 for Music HonoreeCongratulations Blair on your Incredible Success! Apr 8, 2025 Congratulations 2024 Graduates! May 23, 2024 Fresh Perspectives YMMC's Master Class and Interview Series Catalyst String Quartet Jan 23, 2021 Peter Scaturro - Video Game Music Jan 12, 2021 Interview with JoAnn Falletta Sep 19, 2020 Our Corporate Sponsors

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Chamber Players The 2019-2020 Chamber Players. The Chamber Players program was designed to enhance the orchestras' program and seeks to provide a professional level of training and performance for students. The Chamber Players' experience includes mentorship through multiple annual master classes with world-class artists. Past artists have included the Juilliard String Quartet and Van Cliburn Gold Medalist and international piano soloist Jon Nakamatsu. Through multiple annual performances throughout the season, in retirement communities, schools, South County Strings programs, and in an annual concert benefiting all YMMC programs, the Chamber Players act as ambassadors for youth and music in our community. Members are selected by audition. The program is open to any instrumentalist within our orchestra program, including pianists; as with all the YMMC small ensembles, there is no additional tuition to participate. Please visit our Auditions page to learn more about joining this program! Auditions

Virtual Concert Junior Youth Orchestra Pirates of the Caribbean -- Klaus Badelt arr. Larry Moore Concerto in D Major for Piano and Orchestra, Allegro -- Joseph Haydn Bryan Kim, piano Honors Orchestra Hoe Down, from "Rodeo" -- Aaron Copland The Star Wars Epic -- John Williams arr. Robert W. Smith Support Youth Music Monterey's mission to inspire and build the next generation through music! Keep the music playing in the minds and hearts of our young people. You can make a difference in their lives and in their future.

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