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- EIN 46-2610764
- (786) 337-2299
- 1260 Nw 29th St Ste 103 Miami FL 33142-6692 USA
- https://youngmusiciansunite.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Music
Mission: Young musicians unite provides free, consistent music programming to underserved communities in miami. Through peer to peer mentoring, ymu engages students of different backgrounds and brings them together through a shared passion for music. By collaborating with schools to bring music programming to students, ymu addresses education gaps to develop leaders, boost personal development and inspire self-confidence.
Programs: The organization's school program provided free, high quality music programming to underserved communities in miami. The organization served more than 240 students through 6 schools, serving 13 different programs in overtwon, wynwood, little haiti and coral gables. All students received 80-100 lessons throughout the school year in addition to their own instrument to take home for the year. Since inception, the organization has worked with 490+ students. The students/graduates have received mentorships by new world symphony fellows, been accepted to schools such as the new world school of the arts and have gained entrance into college on full music scholarships.
the organization is very proud of its performance programs, such as the overtown jazz band and rock ensemble. The jazz ensemble has performed at numerous venues such as miami heat games, new world symphony, the arsht center and the fillmore. Overtown, located in the heart of miami, has a history as one of the "meccas" of jazz music in the us.