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In addition to a money grant to CYMP, an important part of VPF’s support is the ongoing work of the its Project Management Committee.  In the past few months, this committee has gathered to help design as assessment plan, that help us evaluate to progress of the program and of its students in the years to come. 

We deeply appreciate the many hours and the valuable input of ideas, opinions and experience, put by this very enthusiastic group of philanthropists!

Members of CYMP’s Team Copland attended Orpheus Chamber Orchestra last concert of their 2012—2013 season at Carnegie Hall, featuring Gabriel Kahane. Thanks to Orpheus for having us back through their Access Orpheus program! (4/27/2013)

On April 9th we started our 3rd orchestral initiation module with 22 first graders of the School of Performing Arts and Communications at PS19Q, the Marino P. Jeantet School, in Corona.

This new module is funded with a Cultural After-School Adventures grant, through New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, with the sponsorship of Council Member Julissa Ferreras.

-By Jennifer Johnson, Photos by Eun Lee

While most children were enjoying their spring break meeting up with friends and playing video games, the children of the Corona Youth Music Project joined together at PS 19Q for the 2013 Spring Break Seminario with the goal of creating music. In five short days, these 6-12 year olds progressed from playing simple melodies in unison to playing a four movement work in four voice harmony entitled Apollo Suite by Merle J. Isaac.

You may wonder how such a feat is even possible. The simple answer is that these kids approached each day with the spirit of community and a common goal of learning music. Their individual drive and ambition was cultivated by the leadership of the Corona Youth Music Projectʼs mentors — a small group of middle-school aged children whose goal is to take ownership of the orchestra and to help the younger players learn their instrument.

During this time, Dr. William Hinkie, violist and lead teaching artist at El Sistema Colorado, visited us to help teach and inspire these young musicians. At the end of the seminario, the children performed a concert for their parents, friends, and community members. The Spring Break Seminario was a huge success due to the hard work of each student and the collective desire to make music.