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Legacy Giving Create a Legacy for Classical Music Education Leaving a gift to Youth Music Monterey County in your will or by beneficiary designation is a great way to assist in building skills for life in the next generation through music. Back to Ways to Give How You Benefit You will be remembered as someone who provided happier, more productive lives for children through their pursuit of music. You decide how much to give and retain control of your assets during your lifetime, so if circumstances change, you make adjustments to the gift as needed. Your gift costs you nothing now. You are able to give your gift anonymously. You may choose to leave the gift in memory or honor of someone who inspired your value of music. Choose your unique way of giving: Gift by designating YMMC as beneficiary of an account Retirement accounts Life insurance policies Certificate of Deposit Donor Advised Funds Bank or brokerage accounts Charitable Gift Annuity Bequests Make the Most of Your IRA If you are over age 70-1/2, you can save on income tax by making direct donations to charities, such as YMMC, from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Gifts in Your Will Taking care of your family first is most important, but you might want to give a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or name YMMC as a contingent beneficiary next in line after your loved ones. Thank you for your interest in leaving a legacy for generations of young musicians. For help in planning a Legacy Gift for Youth Music Monterey County, please contact the office at (831) 375-1992 or by email . Contact Us Back to Ways to Give

Give A Gift! An investment in Youth Music Monterey County offers opportunities to build the next generation through music. Your gift supports scholarships, tuition assistance, lesson assistance, music instruction, instruments, and memorable performance opportunities for over 300 young people throughout Monterey County. Every dollar counts, and no donation is too small or too large. Browse below for all the ways you can give! Youth Music Monterey County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 94-2863607). Contributions are tax-deductible by law. You'll receive an acknowledgment of any tangible benefits received. Donate Now Ways-to-give Donate Give a one-time gift of any size, through any means Sponsor Put your name on one of our concerts Advertise Promote your business in our concert programs Angel Network Help sustain YMMC through annual gifts of $500 and up. In-Kind Non-monetary donations like wine and instruments Shop Take home our archive of concert audio and video Legacy Giving Leave a lasting legacy for the next generation Volunteer Keep our students fed and our programs running Our Donors Thank you to our donor family and Angel Network

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Private Lesson Assistance YMMC has found private lessons to be an essential tool for our students to thrive and contribute to our orchestras. In order that this will not deter any dedicated students from participating on our orchestras, we may have additional funding available to subsidize the costs of private lessons. Only students who qualify for tuition assistance are eligible to apply for private lesson assistance. Our available funding varies from year to year, and may not always be available. Awards are not intended to cover the entire costs of lessons. Eligibility To qualify, students must be enrolled in either the Junior Youth or Honors Orchestra. Students must have submitted an application for financial assistance and have been granted an award. Students may only use the award towards lessons on the instrument they play in a YMMC ensemble. Students must submit a new application for lesson assistance each year. Payment The student's private teacher will receive a letter explaining the amount of the award, and the process for billing YMMC. Private teachers will bill YMMC directly up to the amount, and terms detailed in the award letter. All billing must be directly between the teacher and YMMC. Student Responsibility YMMC expects students on scholarship to attend all concerts, rehearsals, and retreats. Poor attendance may result in a revocation of all or a portion of a student's scholarship. YMMC is only able to pay for lessons that have already taken place. YMMC is not able to pay for lessons scheduled in the future, or for any lessons that the student did not attend. If a student incurs a fee for missing a lesson (pursuant to the private teacher's policies), it is the student's responsibility to pay the teacher for the missed lesson. Private Lesson Assistance Form I applied and qualified for YMM tuition assistance Submit Thanks for submitting!

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The concert livestream will begin at 3. RSVP for HV Live Screening Third Virtual Concert Junior Youth Orchestra: Clarke arr. Philips: The Prince of Denmark's March Bizet arr. Meyer: Intermezzo from Carmen Strauss arr. Meyer: Overture to Die Fledermaus Honors Orchestra: Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute Okoye: Voices Shouting Out Day: Lightspeed 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.

Junior and Honors Orchestra Info Welcome, orchestra students! Use the quick links below or browse further down for access to season forms, calendars, repertoire lists, and more. Audition Pay Tuition Register Calendar 2024-2025 Season Details Rehearsals & Concert Dates YMMC rehearsals take place on Wednesdays. The Junior Youth Orchestra meets from 4:30 - 6 PM, and the Honors Orchestra meets from 6:30-8:30 PM. Rehearsals are at Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., in Carmel Valley. Rehearsals will start on August 21st, 2024 and run every Wednesday. See the full JYO/HO Season Calendar here. Our concerts take place at Sunset Center in Carmel. They're on Sundays starting at 3 pm with dress rehearsal call times starting around 12 noon. More specific information will be sent out prior to each concert date. This year, the dates are: Concert #1 Sunday October 27, 2024 Concert #2 Sunday March 2, 2025 Concert #3 Sunday May 11, 2025 2024-25 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 winner usually plays their concerto in the next concert (#2 for Honors, #3 for JYO). If you're 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 now. Honors Concerto Competition Auditions: Sunday October 20th, 2024 1-4 P.M. Application due by 5:00 p.m. September 30, 2024 Junior Youth Concerto Competition Auditions: Saturday, February 15, 2025 1-4 P.M. Application due by 5:00 p.m. January 20, 2025 Concerto Competition Auditions take place at Hidden Valley Music Seminars Retreats Retreat dates are in process, we’ll post and announce them when they’re confirmed. During the rehearsal cycles for each concert, YMM orchestras each year take part in 2-weekend retreats at Hidden Valley Music Seminars or another location. It's an opportunity 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 # 1 Saturday January 11, 2025 (JYO) Sunday January 12, 2025 (HO) location/times TBD FAQ's Where can I request tuition and lesson assistance? You can request financial assistance when you register or go here 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 . 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 Student and Parent Handbook 2024-25 Private Teacher List Honors Concerto Competition Audition will be held: Sunday October 20, 2024 1-4 p.m. Hidden Valley Junior Youth Concerto Competition Audition will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 1-4 p.m. Hidden Valley JYO Concerto Competition Rules & Application 2024-2025 Honors Orchestra Concerto Competition Rules & Application 2024-2025

South County Strings Welcome, South County Strings students! For Registration information, call (831) 375-1992 Handbook / Manual

Brass Ensemble The 2019-2020 Brass Ensemble. The YMMC Brass Ensemble, directed by Executive Director and Brass Director Suzanne Mudge , offers a great opportunity for its members to experience personal growth and increased confidence. The ensemble plays varied repertoire of many genres spanning four centuries in several configurations of 3-8 players. Playing in small chamber groups develops focus, creativity, and discipline. while building problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills. These characteristics grow a confident child and accomplished performer, and translate to excellent preparation for the challenges of college, career, and life. The YMMC Brass Ensemble actively seeks collaborations and performing opportunities, making connections with our community, and educating and engaging new audiences. We have performed for assisted living communities across the Monterey Peninsula, the Tor House Garden Party, the Carmel Public Library Foundation, and for Carmel Bach Festival off-season events such as Cottages and Gardens and Season previews. Members have also been invited to perform with the Tower Brass during the Bach Festival in July. We host guest artists and clinicians from the brass world, learning from them and increasing the appreciation and joy of being a brass player. All brass students enrolled in YMMC orchestras are eligible – and encouraged – to participate in the Brass Ensemble. There is no additional fee for participation. Learn more about auditioning and becoming a part of the Brass Ensemble today! Audition

South County Strings Call (831) 375-1992 for Registration Information Youth Music Monterey's South County Strings program brings free instruction and string instruments to students in grades 3-8 in southern Monterey County. A team of music instructors provides violin, viola, and cello instruction in group lessons during the school day. Students are not charged for the lessons and instruments are provided by YMMC. Music classes begin in September and run throughout the school year through June. The program is designed to introduce new students to music and string instruments and to help intermediate students develop their skills. Students receive a minimum of two hours of instruction per week, give in-school and after-school performances for their peers, and perform at community venues. Students also receive free or subsidized tickets to concerts throughout Monterey County and attend workshops with visiting musicians—such as the YMMC Chamber Players, who visit the schools to perform for and work with young string students. Youth Music Monterey's South County Strings program is a partnership with the Soledad Unified School District and Bradley Union School District to provide students to study cello, viola, and violin in areas where music education and performance opportunities are sparse.

Become an Angel! Welcome! We're thrilled that you've decided to join us. The Angel Network is a family of devoted music supporters whose annual gifts help sustain the availability of our unparalleled music education programs. You can fill out the application below to pay online, or contact the office to pay by cash or check. Learn More More Ways to Give Youth Music Monterey County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 94-2863607). Contributions are tax-deductible by law. Donorbox form