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gabrielle alvarez

Gabby is a senior at Sebastian River High School. She grew up in Fellsmere and has studied piano and violin with the Gifford Youth Orchestra for two years. Gabby volunteers with the NJROTC as a Navy Junior Reserve Officer in her spare time. She is an avid runner and part of the Sebastian River High School Cross Country. After graduation, Gabby will enlist in the United States Navy.  

justice hopewell

Justice is a senior at Vero Beach High School. Her favorite things are singing, painting, and spending time with her family. She moved to Vero Beach with her mother and grandmother when she was 9. Justice has played violin with the Gifford Youth Orchestra since she was 7 years old. She also loves to play basketball, bowling, skating, and gymnastics. After graduation, Justice hopes to travel and see the world. 

WE ARE TIGERS

Music and Cultural Arts Education for Children ages 3 through 18

“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy;
but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” 
– Plato


WE NEED YOUR HELP
to achieve our mission

As a contribution to the idea of breaking the cycle of poverty,


OUR MISSION IS


To provide education, experience, and training in various cultural and performing arts, including music, drama, dance, and the vocal arts for the youth of Gifford, Florida

(and neighboring Indian River County communities,)

with a core focus on mastering stringed instruments.


The Gifford Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

Your generous gifts to our organization are tax deductible.

– Thank you