Aimusic.us
For General Operating Support
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Amount$150,000
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Program
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Date Awarded2/24/2017
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Term36 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
Aimusic is a training ground for students learning traditional Chinese music, instruments, and cultural practices, serving more than 200 students. The San Jose-based organization features multiple performing ensembles including Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra, made up of young musicians performing throughout the year. Aimusic has a strong subsidized tuition program for students from low-income families, and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio. With renewal support, Aimusic will continue its training program and present concerts. Continued funding will also support a newly developed international Chinese music festival featuring artists from mainland China and cultural exchange activities.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.aimusic.us
Address
22051 Regnard Road, Cupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
San Jose’s Aimusic.us provides Chinese music education programs and performance opportunities for youth. The organization serves students aged six through 18 with year-round individual, small group, and classroom music instruction, both in-person and online. Students can advance through as many as five skill levels as they progress. The organization also offers opportunities for students to perform as soloists, in small ensembles, or as members of an orchestra. On an annual basis, Aimusic.us serves 100 students, presents 30 or more concerts, and serves audiences of approximately 10,000 in theaters, libraries, cultural centers, museums, and schools. Support for Aimusic.us advances the Performing Arts Program’s Youth strategy through its Program Delivery substrategy.
for general operating support
Aimusic School is a music education organization that provides Chinese and Western programs and performance opportunities for youth. Students aged six through 18 receive year-round individual, small group, and classroom music instruction and can advance through four skill levels. The organization also offers students opportunities to perform as soloists, in small ensembles, or as members of Aimusic Music’s two orchestras. Each year, the organization serves 200 students, presents more than 30 concerts, and hosts an annual festival for audiences of more than 7,000 people. Support for Aimusic School advances the Performing Arts Program’s Youth strategy.
for organizational adaptation
Aimusic School focuses on offering youth music education and community performances. Most of the school’s programs are focused on traditional Chinese music, but also includes Western classical music instruction. Students aged six through 18 receive year-round individual, small group, and classroom music education, and can advance through four skill levels to perform as soloists, in small ensembles, or in Aimusic’s two orchestras. Aimusic serves almost 200 predominantly Chinese American students in a typical year, and presents more than 30 concerts and an annual festival for audiences of more than 7,000 people from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This grant will support Aimusic School in making organizational adaptations and advance the Performing Arts Program’s Youth strategy.
