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The Youth Orchestra Foundation of Buffalo educates, empowers, and provides access to opportunities for young musicians to achieve excellence and enrich their communities through a shared love of music.

Support our mission, by making a donation today.

Why give?

  • Help cover BPO coaching costs for our musicians. The coaching with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra members truly sets us apart from other organizations in the area. Our students get to work side by side with professional musicians for each concert cycle.

  • Support for music and performance costs is crucial for developing young musicians. Contributions help pay for instrument upkeep, sheet music, coaching, and venue fees. By assisting with these expenses, you provide all participants with important resources for success. J

  • Support the yearly Side by Side concert with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, at Kleinhans Music Hall.

  • Provide financial aid to students 

  • Your support fosters a lively music community, helping young artists grow their skills and express their passion.

  • Enable extra educational or ensemble bonding activities

Make a donation.

The Youth Orchestra Foundation of Buffalo educates, empowers, and provides access to opportunities for young musicians to achieve excellence and enrich their communities through a shared love of music.

To make a donation by check:

Payable to Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra (GBYO

Mail to:

342 Young Street Tonawanda, NY 14150