Programs
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In-School Music Programs
Designed to provide access to music education where it otherwise would not exist, our programs are embedded in our partner schools’ curricula and designed to help students of all levels, genres, and abilities succeed. We work closely with our students and school partners to ensure that whichever school they happen to attend, as they move through the grades, each of them has access to continual music education from grades 4-12.
After-School Programs
After-school Performing Ensembles, Show Production, and Media Arts programs are focused on providing vocational experience for our students to ensure that they are employable or eligible for college scholarships.
Performances
YMU students participate in performances to showcase their skills to an audience of classmates, family, friends, faculty and staff. We plan on approx 80 live public and private performances in 2021-22.
ONErpm Studio
Cross-disciplinary media studio that promotes youth expression and storytelling while eliminating the barrier of entry for students interested in a career in the music industry. Along with developing the next generation of musicians, YMU’s vision extends to those who comprise the creative infrastructure that supports our musicians. Studio access and creation of all works are free for all students.
WYNWOOD
The Young Men’s Preparatory Academy
Est. 2013
The Young Men’s Preparatory Academy was the site of our very first program, beginning with only 8 students in a guitar club. Over the past 7 years, our enrollment in free music programming has grown to over 150 students. This year, about 70% of all YMPA students participated in Young Musicians Unite-led free music education. We are also proud to congratulate the YMPA Jazz Combo for achieving the highest ranking—superior with distinction—at state level competition.
WYNWOOD
Jose De Diego Middle School
Est. 2015
For the last five years, YMU has expanded the diversity and reach of in-school music classes at Jose De Diego. YMU currently offers four in-school classes as well as supplemental after-school ensembles in partnership with Jaguars Unite and the Overtown Youth Center.
NORTHWESTERN
Brownsville Middle School
West Little River K-8
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Est. 2020
Young Musicians Unite is a winner of the Pérez CreARTE Grants Program. YMU will use grant funding to support partnerships with Brownsville Middle School (BMS), West Little River K- 8 (WLR), and Northwestern Senior High School (NWS) to create vibrant in-school music programs, restart the feeder pattern, and ensure consistent music education from grades 1-12.
OVERTOWN
Booker T. Washington High
Est. 2016
In order to complement the robust horn program at Booker T., YMU facilitates a training program for rhythm section instruments such as drums, bass, piano and guitar. This has created a pipeline of musicians for advanced ensembles such as Jazz Band and Rock Ensemble and is a prime example of the impact that an in-school music teacher and our outside organization can have when working in parallel towards the same goals.
LITTLE HAITI
Miami Edison High School
Est. 2018
YMU provides classroom support and assistance at Miami Edison to the in-school music teacher, Mr. Barry. YMU facilitates a drumline training program that equips drummers with the skills they need to join the Miami Edison Marching Band.
ALLAPATTAH
Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle
Est. 2019
Taylor Vega, a YMU-trained full time music instructor, has joined the Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School staff. Mr. Vega introduced music programming back into the school for the first time in over 10 years with support from Young Musicians Unite.
CORAL GABLES
Coral Gables Senior High School
Est. 2017
YMU works with a select group of promising young jazz musicians from Coral Gables as part of an advanced Jazz Band. Students focus on developing their understanding of music theory and improvisation and gain a familiarity of jazz repertoire.
OPA-LOCKA
Beacon College Prep
Est. 2018
YMU expanded into Opa-Locka through our partnership with Beacon College Prep. The school’s leadership and vision are exemplary, and we were excited to help design their music program from the ground up. YMU currently facilitates three in-school music classes and an after-school rock ensemble program.
MIAMI GARDENS
Carol City Middle School
Est. 2019
YMU reintroduced in-school and after-school music programming at Carol City Middle School for the first time since 2010. This program reconnected the feeder pattern in Carol City enabling students to begin playing an instrument in elementary school and advance their studies throughout their high school experience.
MIAMI GARDENS
North County K-8
Est. 2020
YMU reintroduced in-school music programming at North County K-8 for the first time for grades 6th-8th. This program helps reconnect the feeder pattern in Carol City enabling students to begin playing an instrument in elementary school and advance their studies throughout their high school experience.
MIAMI GARDENS
Myrtle Grove K-8
Est. 2020
This program helps reconnect the feeder pattern in Carol City enabling students to begin playing an instrument in elementary school and advance their studies throughout their high school experience.
MIAMI GARDENS
Carol City High School
Est. 2019
YMU facilitates a Jazz Combo for a select group of students at Miami Carol City High School and is working closely with Mr. Beckford to develop the school’s jazz program.
MIAMI GARDENS
Barbara Hawkins Elementary Brentwood Elementary School
Carol City Elementary
Lake Stevens Elementary
Miami Gardens Elementary
North Glade Elementary
Skyway Elementary
Est. 2019
YMU introduced a Drumline and Choir program for the 5th grade students of Miami Gardens Elementary incorporating bells, marching drums, and hand percussion. This program prepares students for their musical education in middle school. The program focuses on developing a basic understanding of music through the use of percussion instruments and vocal training to develop a strong sense of pitch and rhythm.
MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach Senior High School
Est. 1972
“Rockin’ the Planet Since 1972,” The Rock Ensemble was founded by the late Doug Burris at Miami Beach Senior High School. The Rock Ensemble was the first in-school ensemble of its kind in our nation’s history, lending vocational experience to its students by engaging them in professional environments at a young age.
The Rock Ensemble focuses on classic and modern rock and is a collective of musicians, a stage crew, and an audio/visual engineering team. Many professional musicians and technicians have passed through the ranks of the Rock Ensemble over its 50-year run.
MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle
Est. 2018
YMU has partnered with STEAM+, the City of Miami Beach, and Mr. Ray Modia from Nautilus to reestablish classical string orchestra programming at Nautilus Middle School for the first time in over 10 years. This program has reconnected the feeder pattern in Miami Beach, guaranteeing students an orchestral track from elementary to high school.
MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach Feinberg Fisher K-8
Est. 2018
YMU has established a robust and unique music program in partnership with STEAM+ and the City of Miami Beach. Along with Mr. Paseiro of Feinberg Fisher, YMU guides 6th and 8th grade students who split their time evenly between learning songs on the guitar and a deep dive into music technology where they are offered the opportunity to mix, arrange and compose their own music.
MIAMI BEACH
North Beach Elementary
Est. 2019
In partnership with STEAM+ and the City of Miami Beach, YMU provides immersive experiences on piano, guitar, bass, drums and voice to students of Ms. Medyk and Ms. Araujo’s general music classes. Students receive small group training across a variety of instruments, expanding their musical skills and assisting them as they identify the instrument to which they feel the deepest connection.
