Five of our local youth volunteered their time and talents at the Yachats Commons on Saturday night to present an evening of piano and violin music.  The young musicians (Milo Graamans, Asher Doyle, Gordon Schlosser, Reina Morgan, and Tommy Jackson) presented a program of classical works and original compositions.  The evening was enjoyed by a diverse crowd of over 100 people, all of whom marveled at the talents of our kids here on the Oregon Coast.  All the proceeds from the evening (over $1000!!) will be used for YYFAP’s programming for children, youth, and families. If you missed it, go to YYFAP’s YouTube channel to view some of the pieces.  Many many thanks to Milo, Asher, Gordon, Reina, and Tommy.  And BRAVO!!

Your kids may not be ready for the school year, but we are!  Children and youth ages 6 and up are welcome to come to YYFAP every day after school.  We will greet them with a smile, a healthy snack, and lots to do.  This week we have special activities planned including challenge games, cooking, beading, art projects, and more.  There is no charge in September, so feel free to come see what we are up to.

Musicians are rehearsing for the 3rd Annual Musicians’ Showcase to benefit local youth. The concert will be held Saturday, September 5  at 7:00 pm at the Yachats Commons. This year’s line up includes five young musicians playing piano and violin solos.

Tommy Jackson, 16, has been playing piano for 10 years. He also plays bass guitar and composes. Asher Doyle, also 16, started piano 10 years ago. Milo Graamans is 17. In addition to playing piano for the past 13 years, he is in a bell choir and composes for various instruments. Reina Morgan, 16, plays violin whenever she can, and has opened for professionals in Yachats. New to the stage this year is Gordon Schlosser, 15.  Gordon plays piano and guitar.

These young musicians are all local residents. This talented group is putting together a program which includes Bach, Liszt, Beethoven, Handel, Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Nazareth, Schubert, Veracini, Mozart, Satie, Chopin, and original compositions by Graamans and Jackson.

Admission is by donation ($5.00 suggested), with those under 14 free. All proceeds benefit the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program which provides important services to children and families in the Yachats area. For more information call 547-4599.