Sponsor: Yeou-Cheng MaWebsite: childrensorch.orgContact CTO through project sponsor: einzma@gmail.comMission: Our mission is to cultivate and nurture children and teach them teamwork and life skills through music-learning and performing in orchestral and chamber music settings. Impact Model: |
Lack of access to quality music education for students with special needs Example: Collaboration with Garden of Hope, working with children who are victims of domestic and other violence |
TARGET |
RESPONSE Foster a supportive learning environment. Building confidence and increase self-esteem of children through their progress in music education. Teaching team-building and leadership skills to children and youth. Inspiring young students by mentorship program, and performing with world-class artists. |
OUTCOMES Teaching children to learn how to learn, and be able to navigate in the language of music. Training young musicians who wish to continue in a musical career. Building future audiences and raising future parents of young music lovers. Helping to grow kind and loving citizens of the world. |
VISION |
Current Status and Project Goals: Yeou-cheng Ma has been running the group and needs to arrange for a successor; ClassACT connected her with classmate Andrea Kirsh who was able to advise on board structure and fundraising. The orchestra was able to have a very successful tour to several cities in China during the summer of 2017, including performances in Shanghai and Ningbo, the ancestral home of the society's founder. Skills and Assistance Needed:
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