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Quotes

"Because of ETM, these kids get to see the world, and they get to see what is available to them beyond the confines of their neighborhood."  --ETM Music Teacher, Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary

"ETM’s individualized approach is so important because
every school has such different needs."

– Suzanne Kaszynski, Partner School Principal, East Harlem, Manhattan

"Art and music play a significant role in my classroom. We study artists and composers and do projects on them."

-- Classroom teacher, P.S. 83

"[My students] enjoyed going to music and gained confidence."

-Classroom teacher, Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary

"My class improved in following directions, listening skills, and ability to wait and take turns."

-Classroom teacher, P.S. 121

"[The students] really look forward to music class and often sing some of what they learn during the rest of the day." -- Classroom teacher, P.S. 102
"If I learn a new song, I go into a bathroom at home and sing it for hours."
-Partner school student
"Ever since I started playing the violin, I started to have more confidence in my work, and more self-respect." (Student, Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary)

"It makes [the students] well-rounded individuals."

-Classroom teacher, St. Ann School

"I believe several of my students are considering the study of a musical instrument because of [the teaching artist]...Students were genuinely excited about what they had done in her class." -- Classroom teacher, St. Anthony

 

Who We Serve

During 2011-12, ETM's model serves:

  • 13,000 children in New York City, through ETM's partnerships with 25 schools.
  • 8,000 children in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, through the work of ETM-LA and ETM-Bay Area, two organizations which we have licensed to replicate our model.
In addition, ETM's consulting activities help other schools and organizations improve their services to even more children.

4-Star Charity
 
BBB Accredited Charity

Quotes

  • "I'm very pleased with the program. You are giving children the opportunity to learn how to read music and the confidence to play musical instruments!!"

    -- Classroom teacher, P.S. 38

ETM Photos

  • PS 76 Band performs on BronxTalk