BRAVO Youth Orchestras

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BRAVO Youth Orchestras BRAVO Youth Orchestras (BRAVO) is a non-profit, social-justice music program for underserved youth. B BRAVO’s programs comprise two components:
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Preparatory in-school music classes in partnership with PPS music teachers at Rosa Parks Elementary, Sitton Elementary, César Chávez (K-8), and Clarendon Early Learning Academy (Head Start)

II. Intensive after-school string and wind ensembles (2-hour rehearsals, five days a week)
A. BRAVO Rosa Parks (K-5)
1. Mozart String Orchestra (1st and 2nd-year students)
2. Brahms String Orchestra (2nd and 3rd-year students)
3. Revueltas String Orchestra (2nd through 4th-year students)
B. BRAVO César Chávez (K-8)
1. Teresa Carreño Wind Ensemble (1st-year students)
2. Marsalis Wind Ensemble (2nd-year students)
3. D'Rivera Wind Ensemble (3rd-year students)
C. BRAVO George Middle
1. Vivaldi String Ensemble (4th and 5th-year students)

Through daily group learning, BRAVO students build skills on their instruments, establish healthy relationships with peers and adult mentors, and perform throughout their neighborhood, city, and region.

SAVE THE DATES!BCO returns for the 2026–27 season, presenting three concerts under the baton of Maestro Giancarlo Castro...
10/17/2026

SAVE THE DATES!

BCO returns for the 2026–27 season, presenting three concerts under the baton of Maestro Giancarlo Castro D’Addona. All performances are “Pay What You Wish”.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing another wonderful year of music together!

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¡RESERVA LAS FECHAS!

BCO regresa para la temporada 2026–27, presentando tres conciertos bajo la batuta del Maestro Giancarlo Castro D’Addona. Todas las presentaciones serán “Paga Lo Que Quieras”.

¡Esperamos verlos allí y compartir juntos otro maravilloso año de música!

Big news at BRAVO! We’re thrilled to welcome our new board members and staff. Leaders who bring passion, expertise, and ...
10/16/2026

Big news at BRAVO! We’re thrilled to welcome our new board members and staff. Leaders who bring passion, expertise, and a strong dedication to our students and community.

Drop a comment and help us give them a warm BRAVO welcome!
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¡Grandes noticias en BRAVO! Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos miembros de la junta directiva y al personal. Líderes que aportan pasión, experiencia y una fuerte dedicación a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad.

¡Déjanos un comentario y ayúdanos a darles una cálida bienvenida al equipo BRAVO!

We are thrilled to announce that our Teaching Artists Daniel Vega and Meghan Van Cleave have been selected for Cohort VI...
10/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our Teaching Artists Daniel Vega and Meghan Van Cleave have been selected for Cohort VI of the Teacher Artist Training Institute (TATI)!

This 9‑month Lab Cohort is a distinguished professional learning program for music teaching artists working in community‑based and El Sistema‑inspired programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Let’s join together in celebrating our wonderful teaching artists!

BRAVO welcomes our new Teaching Artists!We are excited to introduce this wonderful group of Teaching Artists who will be...
10/07/2026

BRAVO welcomes our new Teaching Artists!

We are excited to introduce this wonderful group of Teaching Artists who will be part of BRAVO .

Join us to meet them and celebrate the start of the new school year!
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¡BRAVO le da la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos Artistas Docentes!

Estamos emocionados de presentar a este maravilloso grupo de Artistas Docentes que se unirán a BRAVO.

Acompáñanos a conocerlos y celebrar el comienzo del nuevo año escolar!

BRAVO Community Orchestra is back! We are excited to begin our new season, and we look forward to seeing you at our firs...
10/03/2026

BRAVO Community Orchestra is back!
We are excited to begin our new season, and we look forward to seeing you at our first concert on Friday, December 18.

Save the date!

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¡La Orquesta Comunitaria BRAVO está de vuelta!
Estamos muy emocionados de comenzar nuestra nueva temporada y esperamos verlos en nuestro primer concierto el viernes 18 de diciembre.

¡Reserven la fecha!

This week, BRAVO staff wrapped up their second week of PD with teaching labs, lesson planning and management work with K...
09/24/2026

This week, BRAVO staff wrapped up their second week of PD with teaching labs, lesson planning and management work with Kathleen Galazin Krull , an instrument‑cleaning workshop, and even some time to make music and choose repertoire for the year. We’re energized and ready to welcome our students in just a few days.
Let’s begin another amazing year at BRAVO!

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Esta semana, el equipo de BRAVO concluyó su segunda semana de desarrollo profesional con talleres de enseñanza, planificación de clases y labores de gestión junto a Kathleen Galazin Krull, un taller de limpieza de instrumentos e incluso tiempo para hacer música y seleccionar el repertorio para el año. Estamos llenos de energía y listos para recibir a nuestros estudiantes en tan solo unos días.
¡Comencemos otro año increíble en BRAVO!

We’re kicking off this week with our Professional Development sessions for BRAVO staff as we get ready to welcome our st...
09/17/2026

We’re kicking off this week with our Professional Development sessions for BRAVO staff as we get ready to welcome our students in just a few weeks.

We had the pleasure of hosting arts and community leader Stanford Thompson as a special guest, who spoke with us about organizational culture.

Along with school training and program planning, our team also took time to connect, bond, and have fun together.

We can’t wait to begin another inspiring year at BRAVO, full of music, growth, and community.

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Comenzamos la semana con las sesiones de desarrollo profesional para el personal de BRAVO, preparándonos para recibir a nuestros estudiantes dentro de muy pocas semanas.

Tuvimos el placer de contar con la presencia de Stanford Thompson, líder en el ámbito artístico y comunitario, como invitado especial, quien conversó con nosotros sobre la cultura organizacional.

Además de la capacitación escolar y la planificación del programa, nuestro equipo también dedicó tiempo a conectar, estrechar lazos y divertirse.

Estamos ansiosos por comenzar otro año inspirador en BRAVO, lleno de música, crecimiento y comunidad.

In the middle of a year defined by distance, our students found connection through music. Playing Miguel Matamoros’ icon...
09/10/2026

In the middle of a year defined by distance, our students found connection through music.
Playing Miguel Matamoros’ iconic Son de la Loma alongside guest artists Alex and Alma Martínez during COVID was more than a performance, it was an act of hope.
Moments like this showed how BRAVO’s mission continued to shine through every challenge, powered by the courage and creativity of our young musicians. Their strength in that moment continues to inspire the future we’re building.

We hope you enjoy this video and celebrate this beautiful reminder of resilience and joy. Have you heard Son de la Loma before?
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En medio de un año definido por la distancia, nuestros estudiantes encontraron conexión a través de la música.

Interpretar el icónico Son de la Loma de Miguel Matamoros junto a los artistas invitados Alex y Alma Martínez durante la pandemia fue más que una presentación: fue un acto de esperanza.

Momentos como este demostraron cómo la misión de BRAVO siguió brillando a través de cada desafío, impulsada por el coraje y la creatividad de nuestros jóvenes músicos. La fortaleza que mostraron en ese momento continúa inspirando el futuro que estamos construyendo.

Esperamos que disfrutes este video y celebres este hermoso recordatorio de resiliencia y alegría. ¿Has escuchado Son de la Loma antes?

BRAVO Youth OrchestrasComposer: Miguel MatamorosGuest Artist: Alm...

Last Friday, we were thrilled to participate in the Rosa Parks Elementary School homecoming event, where students explor...
08/24/2026

Last Friday, we were thrilled to participate in the Rosa Parks Elementary School homecoming event, where students explored different orchestra instruments and learned about all the activities we do at BRAVO.

Thank you for creating these welcoming spaces for community partners. We’re grateful for the collaboration and excited for another meaningful school year ahead!

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El viernes pasado, estuvimos encantados de participar en el evento de bienvenida de la Escuela Primaria Rosa Parks, donde los estudiantes exploraron diferentes instrumentos de orquesta y conocieron todas las actividades que ofrecemos en BRAVO.

Gracias por crear estos espacios acogedores para los socios comunitarios. Estamos muy agradecidos por esta colaboración y emocionados por otro año escolar lleno de significado y crecimiento.

🎻 Join the BRAVO Community Orchestra!  North Portland’s intergenerational orchestra is welcoming new members. If you lov...
08/19/2026

🎻 Join the BRAVO Community Orchestra!
North Portland’s intergenerational orchestra is welcoming new members. If you love making music and want a friendly, supportive ensemble, this is your place. Whether you want to reinforce your instrument practice or you’re a retired musician eager to play again, you’ll find a home here. All under the inspiring direction of our fantastic Maestro Giancarlo Castro D’Addona.

🗓 Fridays • 6–8 PM
📍 Buckley Auditorium, University of Portland

All ages welcome: Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion. 🎵
Be part of the music. Be part of the community!

👉 Learn more or join: oregonbravo.org/bco
📧 [email protected]

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🎻 ¡Únete a la Orquesta Comunitaria de BRAVO!
La orquesta intergeneracional del Norte de Portland está buscando nuevos miembros. Si te encanta hacer música y quieres un conjunto acogedor y solidario, este es tu lugar. Si deseas reforzar tu práctica instrumental o eres un músico retirado que quiere volver a tocar, aquí encontrarás un espacio para crecer y disfrutar, bajo la inspiradora dirección de nuestro fantástico Maestro Giancarlo Castro D’Addona.

🗓 Viernes • 6–8 PM
📍 Buckley Auditorium, University of Portland

Aceptamos músicos de todas las edades: Cuerdas, Maderas, Metales y Percusión. 🎵
¡Sé parte de la música. Sé parte de la comunidad!

👉 Más información o inscripción: oregonbravo.org/bco
📧 [email protected]

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7508 N Hereford Avenue
Portland, OR
97203

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