Board Opportunity
Caesura Youth Orchestra
Organization Profile
Mission StatementGiving the youth of Glendale a break by providing a safe & fun space to study and perform music.
Organization Description
Caesura launched its program at Cerritos Elementary School in Glendale, California. Currently, the elementary school has only one teacher visiting the school one day per week to provide music education to the entire school-about 1 hour per class. CYO will bring 8 times as much education each week at no cost to the school district, students or their families. In addition to the music education, the children will learn about the instruments, materials, and take field trips to hear live orchestral music performances. The year culminates in the students’ performance before a live audience. In 2018 a second elementary school was added.
The importance of music education for younger students cannot be understated. Research shows there is actually a positive impact on brain development for young children who take music lessons, including improved memory.
Music programs have been seen to
- lessen students’ feelings of alienation
- promote individual growth, and
- provide a common bond between the home and the school.
Further, participation in a select musical performing group promotes goal attainment, teamwork, leadership, academic achievement, feelings of success, and cultural exposure.
Surveys have shown that people who go on to participate in music as adults are more than twice as likely as non-participants to be
- aware of current events and
- involved in the political process and
- be major consum
Service Area
Local: City of Glendale
Staff Size
0 people
Board Size
7 people
Average Board Tenure
4 years
Programming Area(s)
Arts and Culture, At-Risk Children and Youth
610 E. California Ave
Glendale, CA 91206
Board Position
Term Length
3 years
Position Description
CYO-Board-Member-Job-Description.doc
Estimated monthly time commitment
1 hours
Board charitable giving policy
$1,000
Desired board member experience/expertise
Communications
IT