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Quotes

"Playing different musical instruments in class makes them work better as a team.  This ideaology spills over into their classroom group work as well."

-- Classroom teacher, P.S. 121

"[The students] all get so excited for music...they behave wonderfully and there is a lot of participation."

-Classroom teacher, P.S. 76

"The lessons are very impressive - the children think, move, play, and learn every time."

-Classroom teacher, P.S. 3

"The overall school environment has improved. We love ETM."
-Partner school classroom teacher

"I love this program.  I have never seen so many children actually learn music - to read and write it.  It's great!"

-Classroom teacher, St. Anselm School

"The class is very interactive, and the students learn valuable music history, play instruments, and utilize technology by playing games on the Smartboard." -- Classroom teacher, P.S. 76
"I think ETM is doing really amazing things for these kids, and it is incredible to think that they wouldn't have had the opportunity otherwise."  -Rachel Platten, on P.S. 102

"She [the teaching artist] supports me daily in my lessons. She asks me what topics or holidays I am teaching my students and always has a great song attached."

-- Classroom teacher, School of St. Ann

"I believe that my class has grown closer as a result of the music program." -- Classroom teacher, St. Brendan
"[The ETM] partnership increased parent involvement [and] helped lift the morale of both students and staff. The teaching artists worked well with students, staff, and administration.... Thank you, ETM!!!"
-Louise Sedotto, partner school principal, Bronx

 

Who We Serve

During 2010-11, ETM's model serves:

  • 13,000 children in New York City, through ETM's partnerships with 25 schools.
  • 5,000 children in Los Angeles and Richmond, CA, through the work of our affiliate organizations, ETM-LA and ETM-Bay Area.
In addition, ETM's consulting activities help other schools and organizations improve their services to even more children.

Charity Navigator gives Four Stars to ETM

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Quotes

  • "My students love attending music class. They come out singing and excited. It helps with confidence and self-esteem greatly."

    -Partner school classroom teacher 

ETM Photos

  • TA Jeremy Rafal leads a kindergarten class at PS 38