Education Through Music

“It’s incredible,” she said in Spanish about the school’s music program. “It teaches us how to have a future." A new article from Chalkbeat New York explores how longtime ETM partner school P.S. 103 in the Bronx, through its robust music program, has provided migrant students with a space where they can thrive in school and feel more connected to the school community. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3VNNfLE

“We are in schools that never would have had music education were it not for ETM,” says our CEO Janice Weinman Shorenstein. Students who have access to ETM’s program develop camaraderie with their peers, discover creativity within themselves, and experience joy, pride, and a true sense of accomplishment. As we enter 2025, our goal is to bring music education to an additional 1,000 underserved NYC students over the nearly 20,000 that we already serve. With an end-of-year gift, you can help us ensure that more students experience the self-confidence and sense of community that music education brings. ✨ Donate today to help the next generation compose a future of their greatest potential: https://bit.ly/4eDvRzX

✨ More highlights from last week at One World Trade Center! We're still beaming from P.S. 72's incredible debut performance in the Sky Lobby! Thank you again to The Durst Organization, ETM supporters, and the teachers, students, parents, and staff at P.S. 72 for supporting ETM and believing in the importance of music education! 💫 To invest in our work and ensure more students can realize their full potential through the power of music, please make an end-of-year donation to ETM at https://lnkd.in/eAV_w_9t. Thank you!

For board member Chris Atlas, music has always been an integral part of his life that has greatly impacted his three decade long career in the music industry. “That’s why I’m so connected to supporting ETM,” said Chris. He has seen firsthand at ETM schools how #musiceducation invigorates and enlivens students, building their confidence. Join Chris in providing opportunities for future generations of musicians by making a gift to ETM today. You can make a donation through https://bit.ly/4eDvRzX.

🎶 We're proud to share with you our 2023-2024 Annual Report! From launching our workforce development program, to verifying the impact of our work with the research firm Metis, to our students performing at signature venues across New York City, the 2023-2024 school year was a transformative one for ETM. These milestones and more are only possible because of your confidence in us. As we look to 2025, your support is more important than ever. We are raising $90,000 by 12/31 to provide access to #musiceducation for over 1,000 additional underserved students in the new year. With your generosity, we can ensure that more students have the opportunity to thrive through participation in ETM’s music programs. 🎤 Please make a donation today to support ETM: https://bit.ly/4eDvRzX 🎻 And read more of our achievements in our annual report! https://bit.ly/3OTVLoF

✨ Singing loud and proud at the top of NYC! ✨ The talented third grade choir from partner school P.S. 72 in the Bronx, led by their amazing #musicteacher, Jess Parr, filled the Sky Lobby of One World Trade Center with their beautiful voices. Surrounded by parents, supporters, and guests, the students sang a series of uplifting songs in celebration of the holidays, showing everyone just how important and powerful music education truly is. And it was the students first public concert! Thank you, The Durst Organization, ETM supporters, and the teachers, students, parents, and staff at P.S. 72 for your commitment to ETM and #musiceducation! 🎤 To support our work and mission with an end-of-year donation, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eWAtX6tX

Bringing the holiday spirit to YouTube! We were delighted to be invited by YouTube for its annual winter concert this year at the extraordinary Pier 57! The P.S. Ensemble Stars from P.S. 103 in the Bronx gave an incredible, energetic performance, led by their terrific teacher Antoine Dolberry. It was such a warm and joyful event that brought to life just how important #musiceducation is to providing a space for community, celebration, and self-expression. And rapper and music producer from the Bronx, Cash Cobain, joined to meet the kids! A sincere thank you to ETM Board Member, Waleed Diab, for organizing this memorable event, and to the students, teachers, and YouTube community for joining and playing such a special role! Happy holidays! #SupportTheArts #PowerOfMusic

“Having a solid music education is so critical as a foundational form of education," said Waleed Diab, now the Director, Global Head of Recorded Music Business Development at YouTube. “It doesn’t just help you with music. It helps with lots of other disciplines as well.” Waleed believes that music education inspires innovation and original thinking. Through his work with ETM, he’s helping to inspire the next generation of leaders and problem solvers. Join Waleed in expanding access to music education by making a donation to ETM today: https://lnkd.in/eAV_w_9t 

For ETM board member Waleed Diab, music has been a lifelong passion and the key to his success. He knows, from his own career journey as a music industry executive, how music education can set students on a trajectory beyond their imaginations. At ETM, we bring the benefits of music education to students in under-resourced NYC public schools. Our programs empower them to dream up their futures and provide the skills they need along the way. Help us amplify the life-changing power of music. Contribute to our end of year campaign today: https://lnkd.in/eAV_w_9t 

How can we continue to innovate music education? Dr. Ryan Zellner, CEO of the International Society for Music Education (ISME) has spent his entire career answering this question. In the latest episode of Notables, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Zellner about his life-long advocacy for music education and his thoughts on how organizations across the globe can transform music education to keep students engaged. From his experience developing music education programs in Saudi Arabia to his work now planning ISME’s World Conference, his career yields unique insights. Looking for something to listen to on your holiday travels? Tune into this thought-provoking episode: https://lnkd.in/eXmA2dXs Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. And please give us a rating and review on your favorite streaming platform.