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Music education for at-risk youth inspired by El Sistema January 21st, 2014
Mission
Amigos Youth Orchestra of Houston (AYOH) provides students with rigorous, ensemble driven music training in order to foster in them the skills necessary for successful futures. By holding children to high expectations and affording them joyful, musical experiences, AYOH inspires them to develop the character and personal voice needed to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Vision
AYOH will have a resounding impact on its immediate community as well as Houstons at-large underserved student population
APV will serve as AYOHs flagship site, providing a new model of youth engagement through music education
Students will develop deep understanding of social mindfulness and teamwork. As versatile musicians, students will be confortable performing works from the classic canon and beyond, including music honoring students ethnic heritages.
Amigos Por Vida will become an ambassador for excellence through musical achievement, eventually allowing AYOH to expand to encompass a large network of primary, secondary, and high schools
Pilot Program
When: 2014-2015
Program Schedule
Program Growth
A successful pilot program will allow for significant
program growth in following years. Bellow is a model of possible program expansion . Please note that expansion efforts are contingent on the success of development activities.
Program year
Grade of Students
Program Offerings
1B (14-15)
3rd-4th
-Chorus -Musical Language (during school) -Violin, Viola, Cello Classes -Orchestra -Chorus -Musical Language (during school) -Bucket Band -Violin, Viola, Cello Classes -Orchestra -Chorus -Musical Language (during school) -Bucket Band -Violin, Viola, Cello Classes -Orchestra -Wind ensemble
2 (15-16)
65
3rd-5th
3 (16-17)
100
3rd-6th
Teaching 25% Curriculum/Artistic Planning: 20% Managing Logistics: 20% Fundraising: 20% Marketing: 10% Program Evaluation: 5%
Performance space: Cullen Hall Student collaborations: AYOH students will perform with
UST school preparatory students.
University of Houston
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