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VYMA in Action
Experience the ‘VYMA Magic’ in these spirited video shorts produced by VYMA Parents Volunteer Corps. Watch now!
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VYMA Music Project at Longfellow
VYMA Music Project at Longfellow Elementary is inspired by El Sistema, the immensely successful model of music education that produced Gustavo Dudamel, now Director of Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Music Project was initiated by VYMA in partnership with Pasadena LEARNs. The program aims to provide very young children with a free, systematic and high quality classical music education by creating children/youth orchestras. The curriculum, aligned with the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards, includes music theory, music appreciation, choir, instrumental coaching in sections and two orchestras. Kindergarteners take beginning music. All students are provided free instruments. Students attend classes three afternoons each week. Given further funding, the program could be expanded to all PUSD elementary after-school programs, and, in the long term, to middle and high school levels. Read More
VYMA in Action
This spirited two-minute video – produced by VYMA’s Volunteer Corps – offers a lively introduction to the Verdugo Young Musicians Association through the music and words of our members. Take a moment to catch the VYMA spirit! VYMA Spirit Read More
