Education Through Music-Los Angeles

Education Through Music -
Los Angeles

An Education Through Music-Los Angeles student posing with her violin

Abbreviation| ETM-LA
Formation| 2006; 18 years ago (2006)
Type| Nonprofit
Legal status| 501(c)(3) organization
Purpose| Provide and promote music education into the curricula of schools of low-income students in Los Angeles
Headquarters| Burbank, California
Location|

* Los Angeles, United States

Executive Director

| Victoria Lanier
Affiliations| Education Through Music (NY)

Education Through Music - Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2006 in Los Angeles in the United States. The group aims to provide and promote music education into the curricula of schools of low-income students in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas, in order to enhance students' academic performance and creative and general development.[1]

The group works with inner-city elementary schools that are not able to develop or sustain school-wide music programs. ETM-LA provides under-served Los Angeles youth with weekly, yearlong music classes at no cost to the school. The goal is to combine music with all other academic subjects in order to reinforce learning and development in all areas, as well as encourage the school to embrace music as a core subject by involving all members of the school community.[1] Currently, ETM-LA serves over 12,000 Los Angeles school children, including students with special needs, with weekly, yearlong music instruction in disciplines such as violin, cello, guitar, flute, chorus, and general music.[2]

ETM-LA headquarters are located in Burbank, California and since its creation has been led by Executive Director Victoria Lanier. Education Through Music-Los Angeles is an affiliate music education program based on the "Education Through Music" (ETM) model, used since 1991 in New York City.[2]

## Shining Star award

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John Williams with ETM-LA students at the 7th annual Benefit Gala Matthew Morrison from Glee with ETM-LA students at Fox Glee's American Express Members Project event ETM-LA students watch as Joshua Bell performs

ETM-LA issues a "Shining Star" award for excellence in music education. In 2016, the recipients were Ed Helms and Richard Meyer. The recipients for 2015 were Randy Spendlove and Asuncion Ojeda Archived September 25, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.

## Partnerships

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Since its establishment in 2006 ETM-LA has formed several partnerships with various organizations and individuals. In 2007, ETM-LA became an arts provider for the LAUSD Arts Community Partnership Network and the LA County Arts for All program. In December 2010, ETM-LA students participated and performed in an unprecedented event with Fox Glee's American Express project.[3] ETM-LA has also partnered with Neutrogena and Global Giving. In June 2013, ETM-LA partnered with Women in Film to create their first Public Service Announcement.[4]

ETM-LA has also worked to connect artists to their students. Some of these artists include Ed Helms,[5] Michael Giacchino,[6] Joe Kraemer,[7] and Joshua Bell.

## Benefit events

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Celebrities who have performed for Education Through Music-LA’s benefit events include:

* Johnny Mathis
* Patti Austin
* Ben Vereen
* Justin Guarini
* Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
* Lalah Hathaway
* Patrice Rushen
* Kate Flannery
* The Lampshades
* Nicola Benedetti
* Ray Ushikubo

## Expenses

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Expenses from 2011-2012[8]

Direct Program Costs | 415,821 | 83%

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Fundraising Expenses | 49,414 | 10%
Management & General Expenses | 34,790 | 7%

## References

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1. ^ a b "About us", ETM-LA official website, ETM-LA, archived from the original on July 26, 2011, retrieved July 13, 2011
2. ^ a b "FAQ", ETM-LA official website, ETM-LA, archived from the original on March 14, 2012, retrieved July 14, 2011
3. ^ "Watch Glee: Education Through Music online | Free | Hulu". Archived from the original on January 6, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
4. ^ "Education Through Music-Los Angeles is Awarded a Public Service Annou…". Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
5. ^ "Ed Helms Shares His Music with Students at Providencia Elementary School in Burbank".
6. ^ http://www.ascap.com/playback/2012/01/faces-places/filmtv/michael-giacchino.aspx [bare URL]
7. ^ "Music Unites Kids From Across Los Angeles | www.etmla.org". Archived from the original on September 4, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
8. ^ "Annual Reports | www.etmla.org". Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.

## External links

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* Education Through Music-Los Angeles