Mission
Oakland Youth Chorus is a multi-cultural music education program that brings together the City of Oakland and Bay Area youth from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds to study and perform choral and vocal music. Oakland Youth Choruss mission focuses on creating and sustaining programs of high artistic merit that are accessible to and supportive of children and youth who might otherwise not be able to experience the joy of making music with others. The Organization trains youth to learn and perform a varied repertoire and teaches the historical and social context of music, enhancing the respect and understanding for diverse cultural traditions and heritages through two main programs, Chorus and Music in Schools.