Causes: Arts & Culture, Symphony Orchestras

Mission: The mission of the Philharmonic Association is to provide an opportunity for young musicians to learn, understand, and perform great symphonic and jazz music, to provide professional training to promote the students' participation in and lifelong understanding and love of great symphonic and jazz music, and to increase family awareness and community interest in order to ensure continuing appreciation of, participation in, and financial support of these musical activities.

Results: We have served over 1900 young musicians, played over 500 of the world's greatest music compositions including 12 World Premiers.

Target demographics: Young musicians in the 4th through 12th grades who play orchestral instruments. High-school jazz instrumentalists.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 youth musicians

Geographic areas served: Triangle area of North Carolina

Programs: Triangle Youth Philharmonic Triangle Youth Symphony Triangle Youth Orchestra Triangle Youth String Orchestras Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble