BRAVO Youth Orchestras

Mission

BRAVO serves diverse populations of students by providing mentorship opportunities and multiple pathways to engage in the arts. Through its programs, BRAVO promotes social justice, provides social/emotional support and boosts academic achievement while supporting the development of creative, confident, community-minded artists.

Bottom Line for Portland

Donating to BRAVO not only brings more music into the world, but also inspires creativity and teaches key learning and life skills to hundreds of youngsters who might not otherwise ever experience the transformative power of music education.  BRAVO offers the “AHA” moment, which many of us have experienced ourselves, that can change young lives.

Quote

“Teach children the beauty of music, and music will teach them the beauty of life” --Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of El Sistema in Venezuela

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our ongoing work includes a Racial Equity Training Professional Development series for all staff and curricular components that center student voice and choice. Equity is integrated into the mission and core values of the organization, removing typical barriers to participation so that traditionally marginalized children and families can access music education right in their communities.

Incentives

Begin Pilates 

For a Give!Guide donation to BRAVO Youth Orchestras of $50 or more - a 20% Discount off a Ten-Pack of Yoga or Pilates classes (one discount per donor, for new students only).

Broder Cafes

For a one-time donation of $25 or more between November 1 and December 31, 2024 - be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Gift Certificate for Broder Cafes (good at Portland locations only).

Partner(s)

Orchestra NOVA Northwest – Making a passion for music accessible to all

Begin Pilates – Sharing the benefits of Pilates and yoga with NE Portland

Broder Cafes – The flavors and fun of Scandinavian food and beverage