Welcome to the iHope ensemble, a community for young musicians to cultivate their musicality. 

 

The iHope Ensemble encourages you to join us for our first orchestra program! There is no better time than now, as we recover and reawaken from the pandemic, to find your musical muse starting this summer. 

 

We are open to all new members of grades 3 to 12. We are pleased to offer this Volunteer program in live, virtual and in-person format. This is open to the entire community. We will motivate young members and develop sight-reading and ensemble skills. 

 

Rehearsals will take place in Menlo Park/Palo Alto.  All students and staff are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19. Music Director Emily Lee leads our first program as conductor and she will coach our section.

 

This is a tuition-free program* that includes rehearsals, sectional coaching with professional coaches. 

 

Performance will be held in October/November/December, and will be open to the general public. 

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For details, contact:

Director of iHope Ensemble, Ms. Emily Lee

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Our Mission

To cultivate young minds, support the community and provide positively life-changing experiences through the language of music and peers. We believe that music and arts education is indispensable for children. Our educational programs support our young members and local community.

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Our Vision

We share, connect, and grow together through music. 

iHope will be a catalyst to ensure that every child has access and opportunity to participate in music-making in his or her constructive environment.
We provide a tuition-free program and support music students’ performance and success, with iHope as a platform, resource and voice for the community and its value to the public.

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Our Belief/Philosophy

iHope is committed to creating a positive environment for the young minds, within and connected to the local organization. Our strategic plan honors three core values outlined below:

 

Positivity – We operate with a positive mindset and value creativity. We embrace diversity, reinforce desirable stimuli, and create meaningful experiences. 

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Hope – Help children to find their very own pathway to achieve the muse that inspires them and explore their talents and what they can do for their community.

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Motivation – Children want to be inspired by something they can engage in, something that confers fun in their lives. Fueled by our passion, we are committed to achieving a meaningful education purpose through innovative and smart ways that align with children’s understanding of fun.