Oakland Youth Chorus

 

Address

2501 Harrison St. 

Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: 510-287-9700 x103                    Fax: 510-832-2211

Website: www.oaklandyouthchorus.org           

Email: sharon@oaklandyouthchorus.org

 

Contacts

CEO: Sharon Dolan

Other contacts: Artistic/Education Director Rachelle Rogers-Ard  rard@oaklandyouthchorus.org 

 

Year Incorporated: 1973

 

Category:

Lead Agency (coordinator and manager of comprehensive multi-organization afterschool program)

Service Provider

 

Mission Statement:

OYC provides a multi-cultural music education and performance program for youth, fostering talent, confidence and community.

 

History/Goals/Objectives:

OYC provides percussion, choral, and dance programs in 15 schools and after-school programs throughout Oakland.  In addition, OYC's award-winning Concert Chorus (for high school-aged youth) and Middle School Magic Chorus rehearse twice weekly and perform regularly in the community.

 

Target Populations:

Elementary

Middle

High

Male

Female

Disabled

LGBTQ

OYC is a multicultural organization in terms of staff, board members, and participants. 

 

Staff Capacity: 10

5 full-time staff  5 part-time program and support staff  15 part-time teachers

 

Language Capacity (other than English): Spanish

 

Organizational Operating Budget: $500,000 - $1 Million

 

Geographic Areas Served (current):

Citywide

 

Geographic Areas for Expanded Service:

any additional public Oakland elementary schools