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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!

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.

"To inspire excellence in individual students and enrich our community by providing young people with opportunities to participate in, and gain greater understanding of, music and its performance." YMM Mission Statement Youth Music Monterey County supports two orchestras , a chamber music program, a brass ensemble , a woodwind ensemble , a in-school program , and an afterschool program , along with performance opportunities throughout Monterey County. Our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras are led by professional conductor Maestro Alan Truong and feature approximately 100 student musicians. Youth Music Monterey County was established as a 501(c)(3) organization on May 18, 1988, with the merger of two programs: the Youth Orchestra of Monterey County (est. 1981) and Summer Music Monterey (est. 1965). The 2019-2020 YMMC Honors Orchestra under Maestro Danko Druško. Our legacy of conductors includes: Maestro Stewart Robinson 1981-1984 Maestro Farkhad Khudyev 2012-2019 Maestro Vince Gomez 1984-1992 Maestro Danko Druško 2019-2023 Maestro John Larry Granger 1992-2012 Maestro Daniel Brier 2023-2025 Youth Music Monterey County has fostered the excellence of local student musicians by: Inspiring and challenging students to high levels of musical achievement Instilling standards of excellence, responsibility, and determination Supporting and improving academic performance Teaching cooperation and leadership skills in a diverse environment Communicating respect for the special contributions and abilities of young people to their families and the community at large Building the next generation through music Each year, the Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras of YMMC provide more than 100 local student musicians a unique, high-caliber learning opportunity under the direction of a professional conductor. This experience helps them develop knowledge of symphonic literature, as well as technical and artistic skill. These musicians delight hundreds of community members with outstanding performances at the Sunset Center in Carmel. The orchestras draw many of the best young musicians from throughout Monterey County – from Salinas and Monterey to Carmel Valley and Pacific Grove. Socio-economically diverse and distinguished by talent and commitment, these youth are leaders in school and private music programs today, and are the musicians of tomorrow. Chamber Music Three chamber music programs provide Honors Orchestra musicians opportunities to advocate for the arts and give back to the local community through public performances representing YMMC. These programs consist of the Chamber Players , the Brass Ensemble , and the Woodwind Ensemble . Accessible and Essential Music YMMC’s South County Strings Program involves formal partnerships between YMMC and South County school districts, including Soledad Union School District, San Antonio Union School in Lockwood, and Bradley Union School in Bradley. A team of instructors provides free violin, viola, and cello instruction in group lessons during the school day to students in grades 3-8 living in rural south Monterey County. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Youth Music Monterey County is committed to championing the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our board, our staff, and our students. We strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We believe in the inherent dignity of all individuals and the value of diverse perspectives for the current organization and its future generations. YMMC understands that education is a critical tool in eradicating systemic racism and social injustice. As an educational institution in the field of music, we know we are also raising the next generation of global citizens. The experience of making music teaches students leadership, teamwork, collaboration, respect, compassion, empathy, and critical thinking. YMMC believes music should be available to all people regardless of cultural, geographic, or financial considerations. YMMC is inclusive and welcomes qualified music students irrespective of race, gender, or socioeconomic circumstance. YMMC honors the importance of diversifying its performance repertoire to provide opportunities for under-represented composers, instrumentalists, and vocalists to serve as role models for students and audiences. We are dedicated to broadening our repertoire to be inclusive of other cultures and ethnicities, women, people of color and differing gender identities. YMMC is committed to having a diverse board and staff to bring varied points of view to the decision-making process, reflect the cultural make-up of Monterey County, and provide role models of leadership to our students. YMMC celebrates diverse traditions and experiences and strives to catalyze community engagement and social understanding through music. Community Support A cadre of community members support YMMC programs through concert attendance , donations and sponsorships , volunteering , and grants. Your support bridges the gap between student fees and actual program cost, keeping this high-level opportunity affordable for all student musicians in Monterey County, spanning from the Peninsula to Salinas and South County communities. Our committed network of Angels, donors, and volunteers ensures a legacy of excellence in music both now and for the future. You are invited to join this very special musical family! Explore Ways to Give

All Posts Events Reviews News Music Alumni Fresh Perspectives Awards Search Jul 1 2 min YMMC welcomes its new Executive Director, Dr. Daniel Fung Pianist DANIEL FUNG enjoys a multifaceted career as musician, collaborative artist, educator, and administrator. His performances have... May 24 0 min Congratulations 2024 Graduates! Aug 2, 2022 2 min YMMC Receives Award for Supporting Youth Mental Health by Jeanne Gavrin Youth Music Monterey County proudly accepted the Arts for Youth Award of Monterey County Gives! 2021. Created to support... Jun 2, 2022 0 min Congratulations 2022 Graduates! Mar 29, 2022 1 min String Master Class With the Catalyst Quartet and YMMC's Chamber Players ​ Saturday, April 9, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, Carmel... Dec 22, 2021 1 min Heartfelt Thanks for Round Up Support A thank you to all of you who made our first YMMC Gala, Round Up, such a success this past October. Oct 14, 2021 1 min 1st Ever Round Up A Success! Our first YMMC Round Up! was a great success! Thank you to everyone - individuals, sponsors, and businesses - who made this happen. It... Aug 9, 2021 3 min We're back! 2021-2022 Season Details Hey there! We're gearing up for finally being back in person this season, and we're really excited... Mar 15, 2021 4 min Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Maruyama 1. How did you become interested in the violin and music? When did you know you wanted to make it a career? When my brother was born, my...

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Sun, May 11 | Sunset Center Concert #3 “A Night at the Opera” Join us for our season finale featuring the music of Dvorak, Brahms, Vivaldi, & Purcell! Our soloist is Katherine Lin, the JYO Concerto Competition winner, performing Vivaldi. We welcome guest musicians from South County Strings & Orchestra In The Schools performing with our JYO... Time & Location May 11, 2025, 3:00 PM PDT Sunset Center, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA About the Event Join us for our season finale featuring the music of Dvorak, Brahms, Vivaldi, & Purcell! Our soloist is Katherine Lin, the JYO Concerto Competition winner, performing Vivaldi. We welcome guest musicians from South County Strings & Orchestra In The Schools performing with our JYO. Our chamber ensembles will perform short works in between the JYO & Honors portions of the concerts. An outdoor reception for everyone follows the concert at the Sunset Center. Celebrate our young musicians, their supportive families, and the artistic staff & teachers that make it all happen! Read More Tickets Ticket type Student Ticket Price $4.99 Quantity 0 Ticket type Senior Ticket Price $9.99 Quantity 0 Ticket type Adult Ticket Price $19.99 Quantity 0 Ticket type Dress Circle Ticket Price $29.99 Quantity 0 Total $0.00 Checkout Share This Event