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Quotes

"[This] program helps to further develop thinking skills."
-Classroom teacher, P.S. 43

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

-Classroom teacher, Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary

"[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

"This program benefits all the children, not just those with a strong interest or talent for music."

-Classroom teacher, St. Brendan 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
"I have never seen [my son] so focused."
-Partner school parent

"I see evidence of their work in and around the school and I  witness the students  applying strategies they learn in music especially in reading and math."

-- Classroom teacher, P.S. 76

"She [the teaching artist] is wonderful in motivating the children and making music come alive for them.  She has made the children want to go to music, not only to get out of the classroom, but because they really enjoy it."

-- Classroom teacher, St. Anthony School

"I learned how to play music in a group."
-Partner school student

"This is a fantastic program which has revitalized our school. It is amazing to see the 'before and after'!"

-- Classroom teacher, St. Brendan School

 

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

  • "The music program is an excellent opportunity for children to experience education in a different modality. It adds to the wholeness of the child and the educational program. Children with disabilities are often very receptive to music."

    -- Classroom teacher, P.S. 76

ETM Photos

  • a violin student at PS 68