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The purpose and mission of Santa Barbara Dance Institute is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

Young Artists Conservatory of Music was incorporated in November 2007 on the principle that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. When you enroll your child in YACM programs, you and YACM are partnered in an undertaking to instill the habits and disciplines of excellence in their lives. Our vision is to develop mindfulness in your child and to unlock their human potential through leadership in music and arts. Our goal is to provide comprehensive music instruction through definitive standards in achievement and performance, and instill the habits and disciplines of excellence by developing human potential in the performing arts. We promote personal excellence in students who participate in the challenge of musicianship. Instructors and directors provide professional leadership. Students are empowered for excellence in daily practice, an understanding of the musical process, and the ability to share the beauty of one’s music with grace and poise. Sponsors, donors, and mutually aligned organizations support the mission of YACM to empower community through experiencing meaningful outcomes. YACM creates opportunities to enrich our community with a standard of excellence in the musical arts that contributes to the discovery of self-esteem, personal joy, and valued partnerships.

Since its inception 37 years ago, Blues City Cultural Center has remain committed to its mission to use the arts to empower, enlighten and transform lives and communities. Our vision is to become a model organization for using the arts for social change. ARTS FOR A BETTER WAY OF LIFE

Founded in 2002, Pacific Youth Choir has been changing lives through music in Portland, OR. Now ten choirs strong accommodating K-12th grades, PYC has also launched the PYC@Whitman project. PYC@Whitman is intentionally directed to address inequities that affect youth and families in our community. The impact of reaching children with music at a young age is so important and it all starts with you.

The ESO ignites lifelong engagement with music through high-caliber performance, innovative programming, and community collaboration!

The Worcester Youth Orchestras, Inc. Founded in 1947, the Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) have maintained a presence in Central Massachusetts for more than 60 years offering musical training, orchestral experiences and fostering life long friendships for aspiring young musicians. The mission of WYO is twofold - first, providing youth with an educational and enjoyable musical experience to build the qualities of teamwork, self-discipline and diligence that will benefit them now and as adults. And second, providing accessible live musical performances and cultural enrichment to the greater Worcester community.

Orchestra Enigmatic exists to expand awareness of new and local composers, to promote music education and music history, and to nurture public interest in the arts in its community.

Ragazzi Boys Chorus is committed to excellence in musical performance and education. The Ragazzi experience instills self-confidence, cooperation, leadership, sensitivity and tenacity, helping our boys develop into young men of character and distinction. Ragazzi serves our boys and the community by performing a diverse selection of choral works to the highest artistic standards.

Mainestage Shakespeare is a local, non-profit educational theater summer camp program that uses the bard to teach kids theater skills, self-confidence, self-expression, public-speaking, and teamwork. It also enhances the communities of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport by providing free shakespeare performances by professional actors in beautiful, outdoor settings all summer long.

Stagebridge enriches the lives of older adults and their communities through the performing arts. Stagebridge works to fundamentally transform american attitudes towards aging from the traditional image of decline to a new vision of continuous growth. We accomplish this with nationally recognized and award-winning creative aging programs that offer older adults opportunities for lifelong learning and participation in the performing arts. Stagebridge’s unique position as a theatre company “for, by and of” seniors demonstrates in action the many ways in which elders improve and enrich our culture and our communities.

Acoustic Sound, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is committed to preserving and promoting traditional, acoustic American music through presentation and education, with special attention given to the bluegrass music community.

La Vie Theaters inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit Texas based arts organization, whose focus is to utilize the creative powers of the arts through productions, events and educational programs to invoke positive change in communities. We have carried out successful events in both New York City and Dallas Texas, helping children realize the fullness of their potential and supporting those in their fight with cancer.