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THE
POWER TRIANGLE
YMCO Power Triangle™ requires excellence in Musicianship, Academics and Citizenship.
Citizenship
Students must adhere to the rules stated in the student handbook and conduct themselves honorably at all times.
Musicianship
Students must be disciplined in all aspects of music training, and in both lessons and theory classes. It is not acceptable to excel in playing or singing while disregarding music theory. Discipline and excellence are required in all elements of the program.
Academics
Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. GPAs of 3.0 and above are desirable and necessary to garner college scholarships.
SUMMER INSTITUTE
The Summer Institute is a six-week camp for YMCO students who begin each day with a purpose to increase their knowledge and skills learned throughout the regular year. Students
are committed to learning and reconnecting with their classmates and teachers. In 2023, YMCO celebrated students’ summer accomplishments with a return to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Their summer experience is a combination of musical training, academic reinforcement, and personal development.
YMCO programs enhance students‘ competitive appeal, success in higher education, life-long learning. Students perform in the choral orchestra, jazz ensembles, musical theatre shows, and operas. Our services are provided at no cost to students and their families.
100%
GRADUATION RATE
All YMCO students have graduated from high school and have been accepted into prestigious universities and conservatories. Over the past 10 years, our students have garnered over $13 million in scholarships.
#1 CHORAL ORCHESTRA PROGRAM IN THE BAY AREA
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In 2006, the President’s Council on the Arts and Humanities awarded the prestigious Coming Up Taller Award to YMCO, resulting in a performance at the White House in 2007.
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STUDENT COLLABORATIONS
In the past decade, YMCO students have collaborated with over 20 Grammy-award winning musicians that range from Classical, R&B, Jazz and Opera.
4.0 CLUB
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Every year, over 50% of total YMCO students achieve and maintain a 4.0 grade point average throughout the entire academic year.
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