Gifford Academy for Performing Arts

Gifford Academy for Performing Arts //// WELCOME

Thank you for visiting! We offer violin lessons to boys and girls from 3rd to 12th grade. We offer Voice Lessons to children from ages 8 to 18.

Gifford Academy for Performing Arts is an after-school program that empowers youth from Gifford and beyond through performance, transforming their lives with dignity and artistic excellence both in the community and on the stage. We offer Piano Lessons to children from ages 3 to 18. We offer Drama for children from ages 11–18. We offer Vocal Coaching for children from ages 11–18. Gifford Academy f

or Performing Arts (formerly Gifford Youth Orchestra) performs at least six times a year as well as being invited to special events. Visit our page for upcoming concerts & events, and check out photos of past performances. We have placed violins, violas, and cellos in the hands of over 221 young people from 2003 to 2020. We depend upon donations to provide instruments, instruction, and sheet music to our students.

//// ABOUT US

Gifford Academy for Performing Arts changes lives. We provide tools and training to at-risk children who face the risk of remaining in a cycle of poverty. We give children a reason to hope and to dream. We keep children off the street and on the stage. Gifford Academy shines a spotlight on children who are often overlooked or underestimated, reminding them that they are worthy and capable of success. We say to these children, “Yes, you can!”

Gifford Academy uplifts not only our students, but also their families and the wider community. For that reason, we welcome donations to support our life-changing mission.

04/25/2026
04/22/2026
04/10/2026
04/09/2026

The sun is shining and it’s time
for some fun! Come to The Boulevard Club tonight! We are so thrilled to be featuring our talented faculty at the happiest happy hour in town! Come listen to great music in this beautiful venue right on Indian River Boulevard tonight from 5:30-7 and bring your dancing shoes! The Boulevard Tennis & Padel Club is located 1620 Boulevard Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32967

Thank you Lori Davis, Your Realtor for Life and for chatting with our Community Outreach & Fund Manager Kate Shanaphy M...
04/04/2026

Thank you Lori Davis, Your Realtor for Life and for chatting with our Community Outreach & Fund Manager Kate Shanaphy Maingot about our musical happy hour “Courtside Cabaret” featuring our talented faculty this Thursday April 9 at The Boulevard Club and the Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new instructional facility on April 21st. Lots of great things happening at Gifford Academy for Performing Arts!

Gifford Academy for Performing Arts is an after-school arts program operating 23 years, teaching youth from underserved communities in IRC. Explore the vibr...

03/31/2026

Thank you ONE Sotheby's International Realty for the invitation to play this month at the match at Pointe West Polo. Our students love to perform the National Anthem, watch the exceptional athletes and incredible horses and are honored to be the recipient of the ONE Sotheby’s tailgate raffle. We can’t wait for the next match! Come join the fun, hear our First Ensemble performs the Star Spangled Banner, and get your POLO ON!

03/23/2026

Part of our mission at the Gifford Academy for Performing Arts is providing opportunities for our students to perform publicly and the Annual Mad Hatter Tea for the Women’s Club of Vero Beach is always a fun and festive event our chamber ensemble looks forward to each spring! Thank you Women’s Club of Vero Beach for the honor and opportunity!

03/14/2026

With heavy hearts, we invite our community to join us in honoring the life and legacy of our beloved GYAC family member, Freddie Woolfork.

Freddie touched countless lives through his kindness, dedication, and unwavering commitment to 'Changing Lives, Changing Futures.'

We're incredibly grateful for the many ways Freddie enriched our community, and his memory will continue to live on in all of us.

We hope you can join us as we gather in remembrance of Freddie, whose impact will never be forgotten. ❤️

Please see the flyer for service details as we come together to honor his life.

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1620 Blvd Village Lane
Vero Beach, FL
32967

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