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Your support helps young musicians discover their potential through orchestral music education and performance opportunities.
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GIYO is a non-profit registered in the State of Georgia and is a 501(c)(3) designated organization. EIN 46-5612306
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What Your Donation Supports
Every gift helps sustain and expand GIYO programs for students across Coastal Georgia. Your donation supports music education, performance opportunities, and access to instruments and lessons.
The Golden Isles Youth Orchestra is governed by a board of local directors who raise the GIYO’s annual budget from individuals, family foundations, and organizations, all of whom believe that symphonic music should be an integral part of the lives of all children. The many programs and the community outreach of GIYO could not exist without the generosity of such donors.
Donations are used for:
- Philharmonia (advanced orchestra)
- Recital (Host $1000 / Tickets $150 donation / Sponsor a parent $80)
- Ensemble Honorarium - Please list the event for which you are paying
- Operational Costs
- Private and small group lessons
- Symphonette (beginning orchestra)
- Classroom Instruction
- Memorial Gifts
- Purchase and rental of music and instruments
- Sectional Instruction
- Summer Camps
From the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band to the Savannah Bananas Pep Band… “I love music and where it has taken me. All the things I didn’t plan on have been best for me because I am open to what comes my way. There is always a place for music, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.”
– Jonathan Truluck, GIYO Alum
“The String-On! program sparks an interest in many 5th grade students to continue learning not only the violin but other instruments, as well. It gives them a chance to see that they can be successful at something they didn't think they could do. Watching kids gain confidence as they progress through the String-On! week is really cool to see!”
– Douglas Marshall, Golden Isles Elementary music instructor