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Melbourne Youth Chorale

Change a child's life

through the gift of

MUSIC

"...because everyone deserves the gift of music"

$12,080 raised$30,000 goal
$12,080 raised$30,000 goal
Melbourne Youth Chorale

Change a child's life

through the gift of

MUSIC

"...because everyone deserves the gift of music"

$12,080 raised$30,000 goal
$12,080 raised$30,000 goal

Change a child's life

through the gift of

MUSIC

Thanks for being part of the MYC Community and giving the gift of music.

Thank you for sharing our passion for removing financial barriers and providing music education to everyone without prejudice.

You are the reason MYC can transform lives through:

  • learning music skills

  • self-expression

  • confidence

  • wellbeing benefits of group singing

  • connecting with a strong community for a lifetime

  • embarking on a career path.

MYC is a registered charity and operates on a 'pay what you can afford' basis...

"...because everyone deserves the gift of music".

All donations over $2 in Australia are tax deductible.

Thanks for being part of the team at Melbourne Youth Chorale.

You make a difference.

Thanks for being part of the MYC Community and giving the gift of music.

Thank you for sharing our passion for removing financial barriers and providing music education to everyone without prejudice. You are the reason MYC can transform lives through:

  • learning music skills

  • self-expression

  • confidence

  • wellbeing benefits of group singing

  • connecting with a strong community for a lifetime

  • embarking on a career path.

MYC is a registered charity and operates on a 'pay what you can afford' basis "...because everyone deserves the gift of music". All donations over $2 in Australia are tax deductible.

$12,080 raised$30,000 goal

Changing lives through music - a 35-year legacy

Simon, MYC Accompanist and Teacher, says "I really owe just about everything to Berwick Children's Choir, or Melbourne Youth Chorale as we know it now. That's where I learnt everything about how to be a Musician..."

Melbourne Youth Chorale was established 35 years ago as Berwick Children's Choir by the late Jean Heriot OAM. Jean was a pioneer of Kodaly Musicianship in Australia. She believed that everything was possible, drawing out the best in her students and encouraging them to overcome personal challenges and inspiring them to excellence.

The legacy lives on. Daniel is a 16 year old who struggles with social anxiety and, although musical, could not sing in tune. He was drawn into MYC by his peers who have helped him develop social confidence in a safe environment.

MYC's teachers identified an unusual condition - Daniel hears two pitches at once. With patient nurture the teachers have helped Daniel train his ear to pick out the correct sound and sing it accurately. In twelve months he has grown from a young man afraid to sing a note to begging for private singing lessons. This aural training has also made everyday communication much easier.

Thank you for giving Daniel the gift of music.

Changing lives through music - a 35-year legacy

Simon, MYC Accompanist and Teacher, says "I really owe just about everything to Berwick Children's Choir, or Melbourne Youth Chorale as we know it now. That's where I learnt everything about how to be a Musician..."

Jean Heriot's Legacy...

Melbourne Youth Chorale was established 35 years ago as Berwick Children's Choir by the late Jean Heriot OAM. Jean was a pioneer of Kodaly Musicianship in Australia. She believed that everything was possible, drawing out the best in her students and encouraging them to overcome personal challenges and inspiring them to excellence.

Now operating on a 'pay what you can afford' basis, MYC continues to honour this legacy, providing high-quality choral and musicianship education to children and young people of diverse backgrounds and abilities aged 6-20.

"...because everyone deserves the gift of music"

Changing Lives Today...

Daniel is a 16 year old who struggles with social anxiety and, although musical, could not sing in tune. He was drawn into MYC by his peers who have helped him develop social confidence in a safe environment.

MYC's teachers identified an unusual condition - Daniel hears two pitches at once. With patient nurture the teachers have helped Daniel train his ear to pick out the correct sound and sing it accurately. In twelve months he has grown from a young man afraid to sing a note to begging for private singing lessons. This aural training has also made everyday communication much easier.

Thank you for giving Daniel the gift of music.

60

choristers

16

programs

35

great years

You are MYC's future

You are MYC's future.

Join our MYChoir Program today by becoming a monthly donor.

MYChoir Members will receive a free concert ticket each year and be the first to know about upcoming activities and events.

Join today by committing to a monthly donation!

Join today by committing to a monthly donation!

$50

funds a chorister for a day-camp

$100

buys new repertoire

$250

sponsors a chorister for a term

$1,000

sponsors a chorister for a year

How does your gift help?

It costs MYC $1,000 per chorister per year to run.

We value music and the artists that create it.  We value our team of musicians who honour MYC's values, give far beyond their contractual requirements and conduct rehearsals and concerts. Your donation assists us to pay music staff and provide for their professional development.

We use volunteers wherever possible to manage operations and keep costs to a minimum. 

We have a rehearsal venue that meets our increasing needs, and purchase teaching aids and sheet music.

Above all...your gift changes lives.

"...because everyone deserves the gift of music"

We couldn't do it without you

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