Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Metropolitan Youth Symphony
\nLegal Name (if Different): Metropolitan Youth Symphony
\nAlso Known As: Metropolitan Youth Symphony
\nMailing Address: 3880 SE Brooklyn Street
\nCity: Portland
\nState: OR
\nPostal Code: 97202
\nMain Phone: 5032394566
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.playmys.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 23-7447279
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 05\/15\/26
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Music Access
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) believes every child deserves access to the transformative power of music \u2014 regardless of background, zip code, or financial means.<\/p>\n
At the heart of our work is the Music Access Program (MAP), a pathway designed to open doors for children who might otherwise never have the opportunity to play. MAP provides two full years of free Beginning Strings instruction \u2014 both group classes and one-on-one lessons \u2014 preparing young musicians to join an MYS ensemble. From there, students receive continued private lesson support, small group coaching, tuition assistance, and instrument loans. We also bring live concerts directly into Title 1 schools across the region, reaching thousands of students who may be experiencing orchestral music for the very first time.<\/p>\n
Our students reflect the community we serve. The majority of MAP participants are Hispanic or students of color, and we are proud that our broader Ensemble Program \u2014 spanning 14 orchestral, jazz, wind, and string ensembles \u2014 mirrors that same diversity. Over 60% of our ensemble students identify as students of color, a reflection of our intentional commitment to inclusion.<\/p>\n
Beyond access, MYS offers a rigorous, joyful musical environment where young people grow as artists and as people. Students rehearse weekly, perform regularly, and collaborate with professional artists and organizations throughout the region. Our Music Director programs repertoire that spans the classical canon, contemporary works, and music by underrepresented composers \u2014 ensuring every student sees themselves in the music they play.<\/p>\n
MAP isn’t a side program \u2014 it’s our promise. It is how MYS ensures that talent, not circumstance, determines who gets to make music.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 201,240<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): GE Foundation, Templeton Foundation, Wheeler Foundation, Reser Family<\/p>\n
Project Duration: School Year 09\/26-06\/27
\nGeographical Area Served: Portland Oregon Metro Area + Hillsboro
\nAge Group To Be Served: 9-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
\nContact First Name: Cheri
\nContact Last Name: Tinker
\nContact Title: Deputy Director
\nContact Phone: 5032394566
\nContact Email: ctinker@playmys.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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