Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, Music, Philanthropy, Private Independent Foundations
Mission: The mission of the Foundation to Assist Young Musicians ("FAYM") is to encourage and support gifted young musicians in (1) early training, (2) advanced study, and (3) professional career development, specifically those who are in need of financial and/or mentoring support up to the age of 26.
Results: Designed to serve youngsters in low income communities in Las Vegas, FAYM's "Violins for Kids" project (est. in 2009) provides instruments, materials, two class lessons each week, concert experiences, and weekly classes and private lessons through the summer at no cost. Enrollment has grown from 11 to over 200 youngsters from 61 schools in greater Las Vegas. View Video at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=YRUtfpQUrXA Your help is needed to expand this program to serve more "at possibility" youngsters! FAYM's programs have won recognition from the Clark County School District's Board of Trustees & Partnership Program, the Clark County Board of Supervisors, and such celebrities as singer, Josh Groban, world famous solo bassist Gary Karr, Teller (of Penn & Teller), and Jamie Bernstein, daughter of renowned conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein.
Target demographics: FAYM gives youngsters from low income families the opportunity to learn a musical instrument at an early age.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 students from 61 schools in greater Las Vegas.
Geographic areas served: The East Las Vegas Community Center, The East Las Vegas Library & the Pearson Community Center in Las Vegas.
Programs: "Violins for Kids" Music Classes for youngsters beginning in 1st grade/ Tuition-free Summer Institute for Violins for Kids students / Mariachi Summer Institute/ Scholarship Assistance for HS and College age Music Students / Career assistance for young professional musicians.
Mission: The mission of the Foundation to Assist Young Musicians ("FAYM") is to encourage and support gifted young musicians in (1) early training, (2) advanced study, and (3) professional career development, specifically those who are in need of financial and/or mentoring support up to the age of 26.
Results: Designed to serve youngsters in low income communities in Las Vegas, FAYM's "Violins for Kids" project (est. in 2009) provides instruments, materials, two class lessons each week, concert experiences, and weekly classes and private lessons through the summer at no cost. Enrollment has grown from 11 to over 200 youngsters from 61 schools in greater Las Vegas. View Video at https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=YRUtfpQUrXA Your help is needed to expand this program to serve more "at possibility" youngsters! FAYM's programs have won recognition from the Clark County School District's Board of Trustees & Partnership Program, the Clark County Board of Supervisors, and such celebrities as singer, Josh Groban, world famous solo bassist Gary Karr, Teller (of Penn & Teller), and Jamie Bernstein, daughter of renowned conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein.
Target demographics: FAYM gives youngsters from low income families the opportunity to learn a musical instrument at an early age.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 students from 61 schools in greater Las Vegas.
Geographic areas served: The East Las Vegas Community Center, The East Las Vegas Library & the Pearson Community Center in Las Vegas.
Programs: "Violins for Kids" Music Classes for youngsters beginning in 1st grade/ Tuition-free Summer Institute for Violins for Kids students / Mariachi Summer Institute/ Scholarship Assistance for HS and College age Music Students / Career assistance for young professional musicians.
Arts & Culture
Las Vegas
