Give the Gift of Music
please make your gift today
It’s easy, and safe, to give a gift right now — just text “MYSO” to 855-800-4975 or click “donate now” to give online.
If you would like to pay by check, please mail it to:
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
325 W. Walnut St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Gifts are deductible to the full extent of the law; please consult your tax advisor about the deductibility of your generous donation.
Thank you!
Did you know…
- Nearly 50% of musicians represent populations of color
- Close to 40% receive financial aid
- 35% of enrollment are members/graduates of our Community Partnership Programs
- Financial aid ranges from $330,000 to $350,000 per year, increasing by over 2,000% since 2003
- Nearly 20% of members live in City of Milwaukee low-to-moderate income neighborhoods
How Your Gifts Are Used
Financial aid can include support for:
- Membership fees
- Private lessons
- Summer camps
- Instruments
- Transportation to rehearsals
- Supplemental training programs
- Sheet music
- Touring
Effective Outcomes
Each year, MYSO hires an independent research consultant to evaluate our research results related to social, emotional, cognitive, and musical skill development.
This allows us to quantify what your dollars resulted in. Statistically-valid, outcomes-based research of MYSO students and alumni affirm the life-long impact of program involvement. Our students experience continued personal, professional, and educational success during and beyond program participation.
Here are the conclusions:
- the evaluation was 95% statistically valid
- growth demonstrated in all student participants (in time-management, discipline, leadership, self-expression, and more)
- statistically significant growth in 59% of students
- 84% of students with gains in character skill development
- 68% with gains in cognitive skills
- 90% of participants with growth in musical skill
- 30% – 40% of students advance in emotional intelligence