American Children's Orchestras for Peace (ACOP) is a non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida that provides music instruction to underprivileged children in public schools, parks, and community centers. Their year-round program aims to break the cycle of poverty and juvenile violence by offering free instruments and lessons to underserved, at-risk children, using music as a tool for individual achievement, social skills development, and positive mentor-child relationships.
ACOP's main goals include improving each child's musical aptitude and knowledge, reducing negative behaviors, increasing parental involvement, and keeping children away from unhealthy patterns and dangerous idle times. Through their program, ACOP not only focuses on the artistic development of children but also promotes the idea of music as a means for peace and social change, targeting communities with acute needs and social problems.
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