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Summer Report: Sunny Weather (with a Chance of Mr. Blue Sky)!

En Español   LOS ANGELES, CA – Although school was officially out for the summer, the music kept playing as students from across Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) partner schools brought the beat at this year’s two-week Summer Music Program. Students eagerly took part in string ensemble, band ensemble, singing, and general music with a …

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My First Year Teaching ETM-LA’s Summer Music Program

Ariel Ortega, Music Teacher Education Through Music-Los Angeles   En Español Every day of the ETM-LA 2025 Summer Program at St. Finbar School brought unique learning experiences to the students.  The mornings began with an opening music activity led by one of the ETM-LA music teachers: Ryan Fogal, Ricardo Rodriguez, and myself.  Some highlights over …

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ETM-LA Explores the Creative Adventure of DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot

  Los Angeles, CA – On May 15th, 2025, Education Through Music-Los Angeles’ (ETM-LA) Family Hour Series shared an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience of DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot with approximately 2,500 students from ETM-LA partner school students across LA County. Participants explored the film’s collaborative storyboard, musical, and animation process which illuminated art’s ability to …

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A Sweet Success: 2nd Annual Bake Off 4 Beats

  LOS ANGELES, CA – On April 27, 2025, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) held the 2nd Annual Bake Off 4 Beats fundraiser supporting music programs in under-resourced LA County schools. Hosted by Emmy-Winning Composer Leo Birenberg, (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story; Cobra Kai), the intimate event gathered over 100 local community members who enjoyed …

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Creative Industry Experts & Artists Champion Music Education at ETM-LA Festival

  LOS ANGELES, CA – On March 12-13, 2025, as part of the 15th Annual Music Unites the World Festival during Music In Our Schools Month®, ETM-LA hosted panel discussions for parents and community members on Music, Mind, & Child Development. Moderated by ETM-LA Executive Director Victoria Lanier, guest panelists included John Dennis (Executive Creative …

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Music Brings Students Together at ETM-LA’s 15th Annual Music Unites the World Festival

LOS ANGELES, CA – On March 12-13, 2025, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) hosted its two-day 15th Annual Music Unites the World Festival, which promotes unity among Los Angeles school communities through music from around the world. Held at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, students received coaching and encouragement from renowned artists and educators. …

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ETM-LA Moves for Music at the LA 5K!

Despite the chilly morning weather and crack-of-dawn arrivals at Dodger’s Stadium, novice and veteran runners and joggers alike showed up with sheer excitement to take part in the LA 5K as part of LA Marathon’s 40th Anniversary. In honor of Music In Our Schools Month, Education Through Music-Los Angeles joined the LA 5K for the …

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ETM-LA Shares the Enchantment of Dreamworks Abominable & The Invisible City 

Los Angeles, CA – On March 6, 2025, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) continued its Family Hour Series, exploring the fantastical world of Dreamworks Abominable & The Invisible City into the classrooms of ETM-LA Partner Schools across LA County. Nearly 2,000 students tuned into this virtual Community Arts Hour, which featured a behind-the-scenes look into …

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