Grow with music
Music uplifts and inspires
Their world is rapidly changing
We nurture their spirits while preparing them for the future. Inspiring teachers are providing spaces for the joy of learning music. Music teaches children important life skills – practice makes perfect, teamwork makes the dream work, and together we can make a difference.
MIM’s Education for Nevada County Schools includes two programs, Music for Young Minds and First Note Music Classes. Music in the schools is supported by a generous grant from The Community Players Trust.
The MIM Youth Orchestra (MIMYO) is an after-school symphony orchestra program for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players ages 8-21. Our musicians work on classical repertoire in weekly rehearsals and give three public concerts, all in a friendly, nurturing environment.
The Young Composers Project (YCP) is an innovative program that serves to instill a passion for all music in the region’s youth. Students study composition, notation software, conducting, melodic and rhythmic dictation, theory, music history, solfege, rehearsal/performance, writing a resume, and public speaking.
The Young Musicians Competition (YMC) was first held in 1987. It provides the opportunity for Nevada, Placer, Sutter, Butte and Yuba County music students, grades 3-12, to study, memorize and perform classical repertoire for professional judges.
This brand new group works on their own music and concerts, as well as joining the adult Music in the Mountains Chorus for rehearsals and concerts.
Side By Side offers high caliber student musicians the extraordinary opportunity to sit in with the orchestra at rehearsals and perform with their mentors in live performances.
MIM offers valuable award and scholarship opportunities for young people. These include the Paul Perry Award, Keranen Education Youth Scholarship, and Making a Difference Scholarship.