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Photos, video, and press from performances, teaching, and community visits.

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Invited Performance at Joynus Daycare

July 3, 2026. GYCO student singers and orchestra brought live music to the seniors of Joynus Daycare for the community's birthday celebration.

GYCO students, teachers, and their conductor gathered outside Joynus Daycare before the invited performance
The GYCO ensemble seated on stage beneath the GYCO invited-performance screen at Joynus Daycare
Young singers and the student orchestra performing for seniors seated at their tables during the Joynus Daycare birthday celebration
Seniors listening from round tables as GYCO students sing and play on the Joynus Daycare stage
GYCO string, wind, and percussion players performing birthday music for the Joynus Daycare community

In the News

The Newswave25 story was published in both English and Korean to serve both communities; the Newnan Times-Herald piece followed in January 2026.

Summer 2026

City of Hope Atlanta & Ronald McDonald House

WE ARE WITH YOU visits. Student musicians performed live for patients, families, and caregivers.

City of Hope Atlanta

Live music in the hospital lobby, performed for patients, families, and caregivers.

GYCO student wind ensemble performing beneath the rotunda in the City of Hope Atlanta lobby, framed by We Are With You banners
Student musicians standing with hospital volunteers between two We Are With You banners after a performance at City of Hope Atlanta
GYCO students gathered around the giant blue HOPE letters at City of Hope Atlanta after their performance

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Atlanta

An outdoor performance for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta.

Two students introducing the ensemble's performance beside a We Are With You banner on the Ronald McDonald House Atlanta patio
Student hosts welcoming listeners as the ensemble prepares to perform on the outdoor patio at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta
Conductor leading the GYCO string ensemble during an outdoor performance at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta
Student orchestra performing under the pergola at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta with the playground behind them
Student musicians reading from their music binders during the outdoor performance at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta
Full ensemble with keyboard, trombone, strings, and percussion performing in the outdoor kitchen at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta
GYCO students and their conductor gathered beneath the Ronald McDonald House Atlanta sign after their performance

Letters of Support

What the people we visit — and the people who support us — have written about the work.

Letter from City of Hope Atlanta, February 5, 2026, describing nine GYCO lobby performances since 2023 and the calm they bring to patients, families, and staff — signed by Rachel Cox, Chip Gordon, and Katey Rutherford
City of Hope Atlanta — Rachel Cox, Chip Gordon (Director of Pastoral Care), and Katey Rutherford · February 5, 2026
Letter from The Claiborne at Newnan Lakes, February 24, 2026, describing residents' affection for GYCO students and their anticipation before each visit — signed by Carmen White, Activities Director
The Claiborne at Newnan Lakes — Carmen White, Activities Director · February 24, 2026
Letter of support from individual donor Sunyoung Park to the Newnan Utilities Caring Customers Grant Review Committee, August 1, 2026
Individual donor — Sunyoung Park, to the Newnan Utilities Caring Customers Grant Review Committee · August 1, 2026

Performances & Rehearsals

The full GYCO ensemble rehearsing with their conductor and pianist in the studio
Conductor leading violins, flutes, and clarinets through the program at a summer rehearsal
Young violinists and violists reading from their stands during a GYCO rehearsal
A GYCO student musician visiting with seniors after a performance at a partner community
Student ensemble performing with strings and clarinets before an international flag display at a partner community
GYCO student orchestra performing outdoors in a downtown Atlanta park, with strings, clarinets, guitar, cello, and keyboards led by a conductor

Community Visits

Senior living visits, healthcare and family support programs, and partner community events.

Students in festive holiday hats performing a Christmas concert with cellos, viola, and flute for a senior community
Students and senior living residents visiting together after a holiday performance
Residents of a senior community, some in wheelchairs, gathered to hear the student ensemble perform in their community room

Student Teaching

Beat & Breeze sessions, Taps of Love teaching videos, and peer coaching at rehearsals.

An older student teaching a younger student snare drum rhythms during an ensemble rehearsal
Student violinists coaching younger players through their part at a rehearsal
Four clarinet students practicing together in a circle with sheet music between them

More photos are added after each visit.

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