Music: The Power to Change Lives!

OrKidstra is a social development program that empowers kids from equity-deserving communities by teaching life skills – such as teamwork, commitment, respect, and pride in achievement – through the universal language of music. With the passionate belief in the transformative power of music, OrKidstra started with 27 children in 2007 and now includes more than 750 children, ages 5 to 18, from over 62 linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Mission:

Our mission is to empower kids and build community through the universal language of music.

We carry out this mission by providing children from low-income families with free group and individual music lessons and the chance to learn important life skills like respect, compassion, teamwork, and responsibility through playing and singing together. OrKidstra brings the joys and challenges of making music together to children who might otherwise be left out.

When you donate to OrKidstra, you help create a future where all children and youth have the opportunity to find their voice and build their potential through music.

December 3 is GivingTuesday: you can help transform the lives of local kids one note at a time!

“I have been at OrKidstra since I was 8 years old, and it has become a big part of my personality. It’s an amazing way to not only learn instruments but to make friends, build community, and be a part of something bigger than yourself.” – Beryl, age 14, OrKidstra student (violin)

Starting on GivingTuesday (Dec 3), the Wesley M Nicol Foundation has generously pledged to match donations up to $20,000! By making a gift today, your contribution will have double the impact, helping empower local kids to reach for success through music. Give a gift that will last a lifetime: the gift of music!

Thank you for playing your part!