Community Service Program

In collaboration with our innovative Academy Program, the CSP is open to motivated high school students (Grades 9-12) who are interested in pursuing skill development in string pedagogy and early childhood music education under the direction of faculty mentors. Please inquire about opportunities for advanced Grade 7/8 students.

CSP volunteers work side-by-side with Preschool through Grade 4 students in a partnership that sees them supporting the same group of students throughout an entire concert season, serving as a role model for our youngest musicians. They also contribute their talents in a variety of areas including curriculum development, community outreach, and technology support.

Tuition: Scholarship Supported

About the Instructor

Interim CSP Coordinator Luis Zambrano has served CYOSC for six years as a viola section coach and Community Service Program teaching assistant. He graduates this coming June from UC Irvine with dual degrees in Psychology and Music Performance.

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Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California

CYOSC is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity organization established in 1990 that presents innovative music education programs that serve students of all ages and ability levels, engages musicians in meaningful community service through mentorship, celebrates the artistic efforts of students, and fosters a positive collaborative environment for music-making that strives to unite people from many diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are first and foremost a program that focuses on the musical journey of the student, and meets the incredible challenges of empowering their learning with innovation and flexibility in the twenty-first century.