Music as a Gift.
Service as a Relationship.
Greater Youth Collaborative Opus (GYCO) is a community-based nonprofit organization where students visit local institutions to share music, presence, and human connection. Our work centers on showing up, listening, and building relationships—offering music as a gift rather than a performance.
Who We Are
GYCO brings students into meaningful contact with the community through music-centered service. By visiting hospitals, senior living communities, and other care settings, students learn how creativity, empathy, and consistency can create moments of comfort and connection.
Why “Giving Tree”
Giving Tree reflects the belief that music can be offered freely, generously, and with care. Each visit is approached as a gift—prepared thoughtfully and shared with respect.
Our Purpose
GYCO believes that service is not a one-time act, but a relationship built over time. Each visit is an opportunity to listen, to be present, and to share something prepared with care. Music becomes a way to stay, connect, and return.
More Than Playing Music
During each visit, students do more than perform. They greet residents and patients, engage in conversation, listen to stories, and return to familiar spaces. These moments transform music into shared experience rather than background sound.
Community Connection
GYCO values consistency. By returning to the same communities, students build trust and familiarity. Over time, names are remembered, smiles are shared, and music becomes part of an ongoing relationship.
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