Civic Youth Orchestra

What's best in music is not to be found in the notes...Gustav Mahler

SD Foundation

 

The San Diego Foundation is one of our generous supporters. CYO thanks all our supporters.


Civic Youth Orchestra is a nonprofit organization.

CYO is supported by community, civic and private sponsors.  We depend on donations as well as student dues in order to give our young musicians the best musical experience possible.

See a list of all our supporting members

Thank you for your consideration in becoming a member of the Civic Youth Orchestra.  Your financial support is essential for the continuation of the Civic Youth Orchestra and is greatly appreciated.

There are three ways you can help us:
     1. make a donation to our SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM below
     2. become a SUPPORTING MEMBER OF CYO
     3. VOLUNTEER your time or supplies to CYO

Scholarship Program

Thank you for considering supporting our scholarship fund.  You can make a donation here with your VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

Semester Scholarship

Full-Year Scholarship

Scholarships based on music achievement, including the Fleet Cooper Ratliff Memorial Scholarship and the Susan Gilson Scholarship, are awarded each year. They provide incentives for current CYO musicians to strive toward artistic excellence. Selection is made by CYO conductors based on the student's performance.

Scholarship Support: Your contribution may be used to help the General Scholarship Fund or to fund a special scholarship to cover full or partial dues for one or more students who meet the criteria you specify. Scholarships may reward outstanding students of a particular instrument, area, or ensemble or make it possible for a student who cannot afford the annual dues to participate. Specific chairs may be endowed, and memorial scholarships may be established.

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