Umbrella Organizations

~~~An association of institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or pool resources. In business, politics, or nonprofits one group, the umbrella organization, provides resources and often an identity to the smaller organizations. Often in this kind of arrangement, the umbrella organization is to some degree responsible for starting the groups under its care.

CYMBAL

COLORADO YOUTH IN MUSIC BENEFITS ACADEMIC LEARNING

“Every student in the nation should have an education in the arts.”…MENC Music Educators National Conference

The benefits conveyed by music education can be grouped in four categories:

  • Success in society
  • Success in school
  • Success in developing intelligence
  • Success in life

Music education in our schools has been jeopardized or eliminated due to the huge cuts in funding throughout the state.  Pro Players Association is working with several local music professionals developing a music academy for youth in Colorado. The academy would be a nonprofit branch of our organization, offering an introduction to music and teaching instrumental lessons to underprivileged and at-risk youth. These children are the ones who have been most affected by the budget cuts in the school system's low income areas. The programs "Put a Horn in Your Hand", “Go Strum Around”, "Stick It", and “Finger Those Keys” will help to get those kids acquainted and familiarized with musical possibilities through discipline, respect, responsibility, and success.

 

This project will evolve from the organization of sponsorships and fundraisers to fund, accomplished musical talent to teach, and industry professionals to provide. Help us to help the future of music education and to “Keep the Beat Alive”.

 

 

The Friends of Jake Fund and CYMBAL are umbrella organizations of Pro Players Association and receive identical tax exempt status and conditions privilged under the same Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3.