Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Youth Orchestra Salinas
Legal Name (if Different): El Sistema USA/Salinas Inc.
Also Known As: YOSAL
Mailing Address: 820 Park Row #672
City: Salinas
State: CA
Postal Code: 93901
Main Phone: (831) 756-5335
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.yosal.org/
Employer ID Number: 27-2306206
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/22
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: OrcheSTARS! Music Program
Project Description:

OrcheSTARS! is an ongoing component of YOSAL’s programming and serves children in 1st through 4th grade. It sets the foundation for the rest of the program, as the students involved are the youngest and will eventually grow to be advanced musicians in our symphonic program. Among the program’s objectives are to teach students how to read music, work on ear training, establish good practice habits, and foster a sense of belonging within the YOSAL community, all in preparation for learning to play an orchestral instrument. Students spend between one and four years in the OrcheSTARS! program, until they reach the fourth grade.

At that point, they transition to group classes where they focus on one of the orchestra instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, or percussion.

Total Project Budget: $75,038

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Salinas Valley Memorial Health System: $15,000, Arts Council for Monterey County: $5,000, David & Lucile Packard Foundation: $10,000, Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation: $5,000 (pending), Harden Foundation: $10,000 (pending)

Project Duration: January – December 2023
Geographical Area Served: Salinas, CA
Age Group To Be Served: 6-10 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Ameena
Contact Last Name: Khawaja
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (831) 756-5335
Contact Email: ameena@yosal.org