Programs

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After School Programs

Our BRAVO Afterschool Music Education Program provides music programs in both Orchestral and Choral instruction. These programs offer a continuum of services starting at the beginning level with an opportunity to move up to the Intermediate/Advanced level of instruction. One of the goals with the design of our music curriculum is to promote and support skills related to math, writing, and reading literacy. In addition to the musical skills our students acquire, they receive social/emotional support. Our programs also promote teamwork, relationship building, kindness, collaboration, creativity, leadership, respect, diversity, and discipline. Benefits of our programs also include providing a sense of belonging, confidence building, performance opportunities and centering student voices.

PERFORMING ARTS

  • Our BRAVO Choral Program provides music instruction to students in K - 8th grade. Students will learn proper vocal techniques such as breathing, blending, pitch, and harmony. Our choral program takes students on a musical journey by exploring the different genres of music, learning songs in different languages, and the opportunity to compose their own songs. Class is offered 2 days a week where students enjoy the community of a full choir while also being challenged to try solo, duet and/or small group singing.

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

  • Our BRAVO Orchestral Program provides music instruction in Winds, Brass, Percussion, and Upper/Lower Strings. Curriculum includes general music literacy, Instrumental proficiency, technique, and sectional rehearsals. BRAVO Winds is open to students in 3rd -12th grade while BRAVO Strings is open to students in 2nd -12th grade. Class is offered up to 4 days a week where students have full ensemble rehearsals, small breakout groups (ie sectionals), and opportunities for private lessons.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

  • BRAVO’s Ambassador Ensemble is our music and skill based program that gives young adults the    opportunity to share their musical talents through performing within the community. Ambassadors also learn skills associated with events such as promotion, marketing, box office, event management, sound production, artistic programming, and more.

Pre-K Programs

Our BRAVO In-school HeadStart Residency Program provides a foundational music experience for 0.5 hour per week to all preschool students at several PPS Early Learning Centers. Highly trained and experienced Teaching Artists lead the music classes with support from PPS teachers or other district- employed staff. The In-school program is complementary and foundational to BRAVO’s After-school Programs. Benefits include improved executive functioning and other neurological processes, development of fine motor skills, development of both individual and group performance skills, and the opportunity to introduce students to the BRAVO After-school Programs. The curriculum includes general music fluency, familiarity with rhythm and pitch, familiarity with a selection of instruments, kinesthetic awareness using both gross and fine motor exercises, and the opportunity to perform for their peers and families at the end of the residency.

  • The BRAVO In-school Headstart Residency Program provides a weekly music class for preschool students at Clarendon Early Learning Academy. The class is led by a highly trained and experienced Teaching Artist, with assistance from a PPS teacher or other district-employed staff member. The In-school program is complementary and foundational to BRAVO’s After-school Programs, and benefits include improved executive functioning and other neurological processes, development of fine motor skills, development of both individual and group performance skills, and the opportunity to introduce students to the BRAVO After-school Programs. Schools Served: Clarendon Early Learning Academy

Community

Our BRAVO Community Orchestra program provides a supplemental musical experience for our advanced students and a continuing connection with alumni. The orchestra meets once a week and presents 3-4 concerts per year. It is open to all and includes current students and staff, former students and staff, student family members, and members of the wider community. The curriculum includes a variety of repertoire from film music to symphonies.

  • Under the baton of Maestro Giancarlo Castro D’Addona, BCO offers the opportunity to students, BRAVO’s staff, and community musicians to play and learn new repertoire in an orchestral environment developing listening skills, fosters respect for others, and a sense of belonging.

    Rehearsals are on:
    Fridays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    Buckley Auditorium on the University of Portland campus
    5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland OR 97203

    If you are interested in joining BCO, please contact orchestra manager, Marian Gutierrez-Curiel at marian@oregonbravo.org

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Get Involved

The power of the arts can transform a child’s life. BRAVO Youth Orchestras is possible thanks to the incredible generosity of hundreds of donors and dozens of volunteers. With your support we have the ability to shape successful leaders for tomorrow by fostering the creative minds of our youth today. Discover the different ways you can support our mission and become part of our philanthropic community.