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Yakima Herald-Republic: LA Philharmonic awards $15K to Yakima youth music program
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has awarded youth orchestra Yakima Music en Acción a $15,000 grant through its Partners in Learning initiative.
2022 Spring Newsletter
A look at our past, present, and future! Join us in celebrating some reflections of growth and connection from our first 10 years en acción.
Yakima Herald-Republic Forte: Mentoring Great Mentors
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.
YAMA fundraiser a dozen new monthly sustainers short of unlocking additional $100,000
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.
Yakima youth music program awarded $100,000 grant
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.
Being an Assistant Teacher
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.
“Mineshaft” by Rachel Mendoza
YAMA student Rachel Mendoza composed a piece called “Mineshaft.”
“Flores en Fuego” by Julissa Ruby
YAMA student Julissa Ruby composed a piece called “Flores en Fuego.”