The process of becoming a whole musician is a constant exploration of one’s mental agility, physical dexterity and — something much less often discussed — social emotional intelligence. The process of becoming a marketable musician is not a task performed in isolation.

A Seattle-based nonprofit has awarded a $100,000 grant to Yakima Music en Acción, the after-school orchestra program that provides youths access to classical music training and leadership development.

A Seattle-based nonprofit has awarded a $100,000 grant to Yakima Music en Acción, the after-school orchestra program that provides youths access to classical music training and leadership development.

In a reflective interview, two of YAMA’s Assistant Teachers (ATs), Rachel Mendoza and Itzel Perez, describe what it is like being an Assistant Teacher at our Garfield Elementary site.

YAMA student Rachel Mendoza composed a piece called “Mineshaft.”

YAMA student Julissa Ruby composed a piece called “Flores en Fuego.”

Ms. Hsu and Mr. Pualani, two of our founding Teaching artists, sit down with two of our founding students Enerida and Itzel to hear their reflections on their time with YAMA and what comes next.

Celebrating our seniors, YAMA @ Sphinx, and Possibilites en acción.