Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California (CYOSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity organization established in 1990 that presents innovative music education programs that serve students of all ages and ability levels, engages musicians in meaningful community service through mentorship, celebrates the artistic efforts of students, and fosters a positive collaborative environment for music-making that strives to unite people from many diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are first and foremost a program that focuses on the musical journey of the student, and meets the incredible challenges of empowering their learning with innovation and flexibility in the twenty-first century.