The $10,000 is now being used to pay for a much-needed climate-controlled storage space to house our instruments and supplies, venue rental for our concerts, liability insurance, and for administrative support to help coordinate our ever-expanding programs. Thank you, Metabolic Studio, for believing in our mission and for supporting us in bettering our communities through music!

Please include Crescendo Young Musicians Guild in your year-end giving. Make a tax-deductible donation today, and help us continue to provide free and low-cost music programs! Thank you to our volunteers for making this video possible– Director of Photography & Editor: Sergio Bautista Director: Jesi Kinnevan Producer: Pin Chen Production Manager: Becky Tsai Titles Animation: Amin Meyghani Studio space provided by: Andrew Strauss of Strauss Studios Funding & support provided by: Bobby Heller

Watch CYMG Founder Pin Chen and some students in this Jump Shipp episode that chronicles how Ms. Chen came to found Crescendo Young Musicians Guild!

CYMG Chamber Strings students ended their summer workshops by performing at a beautiful wedding in Downtown Los Angeles. The students played for 45 minutes before the ceremony, for the processional, and the candle-lighting ceremony.  The students had a wonderful experience. For most of them, it was their first time performing at a wedding! Great job!! Click on the image to view more pictures from the event and from their rehearsals!  

Shot and edited by Jesi Kinnevan Titles animation by Amin Meyghani Thanks to Jesi, Amin, and all the people who did interviews for the video!

The CYMG Drumline marched in the Sunland Tujunga Fourth of July Parade. The students did a wonderful job on a hot day and enjoyed the experience. Congrats! See more pictures from the event in the album on CYMG’s Facebook Page.

Episode 6 of the TV show, Jump Shipp, will be centered around CYMG Founder, Pin Chen. The show will premiere in October 2011 on the Halogen Network. Watch the promo here (you’ll see Pin with CYMG students in the latter half):

  To see more pics from the event, see the Strings Workshop Album on Facebook.