Student Ambassador Program
Through Young Musicians Unite's student ambassador program students and families support the non-profit with fundraising campaigns, community performances, playing side-by-side shows with YMU students, starting scholarship campaigns, engaging in peer-to-peer mentoring.
We are thankful for the dedication and support of these young mentors and families. To date our partner bands have raised over $1.6 Million for free music education benefiting those in need.
Avalanche
Avalanche is a high school ensemble that has been playing together for over 3 years. Led by three strong female vocalists, Avalanche is a high energy rock band delivering classics such as Guns and Roses, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
Members: Sara Edelstein, Estelle Morales, Logan Moskovitz, Santi Sauceda, Deo Budnevich, Lucca Lobato, Kai Cardenas, Christian Barcelata, and Hannah Linder
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This group of young musicians will blow you away with their set list including: "Good Times Bad Times" by Led Zeppelin, "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" by The Killers, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2, "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, and "Dream On" by Aerosmith. The ensemble is led by two female and one male vocalist.
Members: Sammy Greenwald, London Roth, Noah Orlowsky, Roberto Kassin, Reid Rosenberg, Armando Segrera, and Valentina Koehler
The Music Matters Scholarship
The Music Matters Scholarship Fund, founded by Levi Gans, will allow highly talented, under-resourced students, who would otherwise not be able to afford private lessons, to take their musical talents to the next level through a three-month intensive 1 on 1 program with a highly educated instructor at the Wynwood School of Music. Students applying for this scholarship must be serious about both their schoolwork and musical careers. This will give students the opportunity to receive appropriate coaching to compete for a full ride music scholarship to college. All donations are tax deductible.
The College Access Scholarship Fund
The College Access Scholarship Fund was created by Sydney and Sam Greenwald in 2023 to provide college guidance and support to high school students seeking a college degree in music. YMU has partnered with a college counselor and an SAT/ACT tutor who have each committed to working with a select group of students to assist in this endeavor. The fund will cover the cost of counseling sessions, tutoring and college application fees for students.
“We realized that there are many families who are unable to afford counseling or tutoring for college and it didn't seem fair. Our goal for this year is to raise $10,000 so that we can make a bigger impact and help as many students as possible.”
- Sydney and Sam Greenwald
Alumni
Sierra Hudson, Bassist of Avalanche, 2017 - 2021, University of Miami, Frost School of Music
Samson Beinstock, Guitarist and Keyboardist of Avalanche, Tufts University
Adam Chopp, Guitarist of Arrowhead, 2013 - 2021, University of Florida
Maia Mora, Singer of Avalanche, 2014-2019, University of Pennsylvania
Jake Aleman, Guitarist of Ripcord, 2016 - 2021, University of Florida
James Gerrard, Drummer of Avalanche, 2015 - 2019, Belmont University
Levi Gans, Guitarist of Arrowhead, 2013 - 2021, University of Pennsylvania
Lily Kaplan, Vocalist and Guitarist of Arrowhead, 2018 - 2021, New York University
Jackson Mopsick, 2019 - 2021, Guitarist of Avalanche, Pennsylvania State University
Sofi Schlesinger, Singer of Avalanche, 2017 - 2020, Georgetown University
Cooper Adams, Singer of Avalanche, 2020 - 2022, Miami Dade College
Harrison Matlick, Drummer of Ripcord, 2016 - 2019, Stetson University