Introduction

The Galveston County Youth Ensemble, an initiative by The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center (TDMEC), is a community-based program dedicated to providing young musicians in Galveston County with performance-focused opportunities that foster talent, discipline, and community through high-quality, no-cost music programming. This document outlines the program's mission, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The ensemble is designed with coaches who are also ensemble members and high school band section leaders. These coaches are given operational autonomy while TDMEC founders Charles Marcus and Sandra Lee provide strategic oversight.

1. Mission and Vision Statement

1.1 Mission Statement
The Galveston County Youth Ensemble, powered by TDMEC, aims to provide young musicians in Galveston County with enriching, performance-focused experiences that foster talent, discipline, and community through high-quality, no-cost music opportunities.

1.2 Vision Statement
To establish the Galveston County Youth Ensemble as a premier youth music group that nurtures the artistic growth of its members, supports community engagement, and contributes positively to the cultural landscape of Galveston County.