Transforming Lives & Communities Through Music
Our Mission
Young Musicians Unite believes that every child deserves access to music education regardless of their socio-economic background. We collaborate with schools to provide free music education, which has been proven to inspire personal development, foster a sense of community and prepare our future leaders.
Our Story
YMU started with a clear mission, to build a real community where young musicians could come together, share their journeys, and grow as artists and people.
This video dives into the origin of YMU, the vision that drives it, and how it has become more than a program — it’s a family. It’s a story of challenges, triumphs, and the power of music to bring people closer, and to strengthen entire communities.
Get To Know Our Students
YMU students learn in collaborative settings as they develop musical skills, build friendships, gain confidence, and acquire vocational experiences through public performances. As the only in-school music education non-profit for grades 5-12 in Miami, YMU supports the lives and well-being of over 9,000 students in our inner cities every year. Enjoy what it is like to be a YMU drumline student and participate in our program.
Watch A Performance
YMU’s after-school performing ensemble programs focus on students who want to study music on a deeper level. Students can participate in performing Rock and Jazz Ensembles, Songwriting, Stage Production, and Internships. Classes are kept small to ensure a more intimate mentor-to-student experience. Our performing ensembles participate in over 185 performances during our annual concert season.
Our Music Footprint
Central Miami
Jose De Diego Middle School
Horace Mann Middle School
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Miami Central High School
Miami Edison Senior High
Booker T. Washington Senior High
Coral Gables Senior High
Northwestern Senior High
Young Men’s Preparatory Academy
Liberty City Middle School
Madison Middle School
Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School
Citrus Grove Middle
Brownsville Middle School
Edison Park K–8
Morningside K–8
Dr. Henry Mack/West Little River K–8
Earlington Heights Elementary
Olinda Elementary
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary
YMU Studio
Miami Beach
Miami Beach Senior High
MAST Academy
Nautilus Middle School
Fienberg Fisher K–8
North Beach Elementary
Treasure Island Elementary
Mater Beach Academy
Hebrew Academy
Miami Gardens
SEED School of Miami
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Norland Senior High
Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior
Lake Stevens Middle
Carol City Middle
Norland Middle School
Andover Middle School
Henry Filer Middle
North County K–8
Myrtle Grove Elementary
Henry Reeves K–8
Carrie P. Meek/Westview K-8
Barbara Hawkins Elementary
Miami Gardens Elementary
Skyway Elementary
Brentwood Elementary
Lake Stevens Elementary
Carol City Elementary
North Glade Elementary
Beacon College Preparatory Academy
Robert Renick Educational Center
South Dade
Homestead Senior High
South Dade Senior High
South Ridge Senior High School
South Dade Middle School
Homestead Middle School
Redland Middle School
Richmond Heights Middle
Leisure City K–8
Gateway Environmental K–8
Coconut Palm K–8
Air Base K–8
Mandarin Lakes K–8
Pine Villa Elementary
Redland Elementary
Florida City Elementary
Dr. William Chapman Elementary School
West Homestead K–8
Why Donate?
Research shows that music enhances learning by nourishing our cognitive, sensory, attention, emotional and motor capacities – the driving forces behind ALL other learning. Here are some of the ways our students continue to benefit from their music education.
Get Involved
The success of our students depends on the support of people like you.
