OYC is a multi-cultural music education and performance program for youth fostering talent, confidence and community. OYC serves over 1,000 children and youth each year in chorus, percussion and dance programs in school and community sites. Watch a video of OYC programs.
NOU LA TOUJOU!OYC and the First Unitarian Church of Oakland collaborated to produce Nou La Toujou! The February 26, 2010 concert was electrifying, and the packed audience gave over $3000 to support the What If Foundation's relief efforts for children in Haiti.
The concert featured a host of fantastic performances, including the following:
-OYC students and faculty
-Keith Terry and Crosspulse, (with Evie Ladin, Steve Hogan and OYC teacher Bryan Dyer)
-Mo Rockin' Project featuring Khalil Shaheed
-Glass House with David Worm and Mark Vickness
-Eric and Suzy Thompson, Chad Manning and Alan Senauke
All musicians and staff volunteered their time for this event, and the First Unitarian Church of Oakland donated the space and sound engineer for the show.
Margaret Trost, Executive Director and Founder of What If Foundation said, "The food and water we're distributing through the Haitian community we are in partnership with in Port-au-Prince is keeping thousands of people alive. Our food program has been described as a rare oasis in the city. Your concert is going to help us keep the meals flowing at St. Clare's and will not only provide desperately needed nutrition, but also hope and solidarity."
Sing a Song: Winter Choral Concert
December 12, 2009
First Congregational Church of Oakland
Dear OYC Family,
Our Winter Concert SING A SONG was a great success! THANK YOU to all the parents, singers, teachers and staff who made Saturday a wonderful event.
Watch VIDEO CLIPS from SING A SONG!
See and purchase PHOTOS from SING A SONG! *OYC will receive 10% of all sales.
Download the PDF form to pre-order your very own copy of the “Sing a Song” DVD (available February 2010).
OYC is proud to serve the community through arts education and youth development. In an economic environment where resources for quality arts education and opportunities for youth continue to dwindle we need your financial support more than ever. Know that this year OYC is making a difference in lives of 800 youth and children in our community. If you are able, please consider making a donation to OYC this holiday season.
Again, a big THANK YOU to everyone for the dedication, time, energy and financial support you have given OYC and the children we serve over the year.
-From the OYC Staff
OYC is accepting registrations for a wide variety of fall class offerings for kids and young people ages 5-21. We offer a strong music education curriculum, the opportunity to have fun and meet new friends from in and around Oakland, performance opportunities to grow self-confidence, and attractive sliding scale fees.
New Blog for parents, prospective parents and other supporters
Please visit our blog for current information for parents and others interested in OYC happenings. We update it at least weekly with information on where our kids are performing, program updates, and rehearsal information.
Consider applying to become a member of the OYC Board of Directors
OYC is looking for people passionate about our mission to join our board. This is an opportunity to support OYC is a meaningful way as well as to meet the great group of parents and community members who are currently members. To arrange a conversation with an OYC board member to learn more, please fill out our online form, or contact Sharon Dolan at 510-287-9700 x103.
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