Quotes

"The children have fun and look forward to music ... it really helps improve knowledge in other subjects like math and social studies."

-Partner school classroom teacher

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

-Classroom teacher, P.S. 3

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"I feel so much more confident about entering the classroom after these seminars."

-Teaching Artist Academy participant

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"The substantive music education that ETM is implementing in schools is, indeed, a real step toward success in learning and life-long enrichment with music--for every child. The philosophy and goal is exactly what I believe. Bravo!"

-Dorothy A. Straub, Past President, Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

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"I believe in the power of music to help all children do better in school so I get very excited when I hear about a program, like Education Through Music, that involves every student regardless of talent or prior training and has music as part of the core curriculum rather than outside it. That’s the way it should be done."

— Joshua Bell, Renowned Violinist

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"[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

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"Children enjoyed school more because they looked forward to music class."

-Classroom teacher, Blessed Sacrament School

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"Overall, evaluation results provide evidence that ETM supports a range of positive student outcomes in such areas as music, self-confidence, and skills for learning."

– Philliber Research Associates