Note by note, school by school, every child deserves the power of music education
Education Through Music is the largest non-profit provider of direct & comprehensive music education as a core subject in New York City schools.
OUR MISSION
To positively impact the motivation, achievement, and self-confidence of underserved students by integrating music education into the core curriculum of under-resourced schools.
What we do
The ETM Difference
BY THE NUMBERS
Since 1991, ETM has been closing the gap in access to music education for underserved NYC students while building a pipeline of high quality music teachers to strengthen the profession.
We Are Education Through Music
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The Latest News & Stories
PoliticsNY and amNY Metro | 2024 Power Players in Education
Back to School: Setting the Stage for Musical Discovery in NYC’s Classrooms
ETM Academy 2024: Preparing Music Teachers for a Successful Year
Highlight on Teachers
amNY Op-ed | Hire local musicians for our schools
Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Heathwood
BronxNet | ETM Joins Open Monday Show
Education Through Music Celebrates its 2024 Annual Benefit Gala
New York Amsterdam News | Education Through Music: ‘Making Music, Changing Lives’
A Special School Visit by Our 2024 Gala Honorees & Emcee
ETM Rings the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange
Teacher Spotlight: Liz Chidester
Alumni Spotlight: Tom Carroll
Performing at the NYC Council’s Black History Month Celebration
Launching ETM’s Workforce Development Program
Teacher Spotlight: Davian Alleyne
ABC7 | Special program brings music class to over 50 New York City public schools
PoliticsNY and amNY 2023 Metro Power Players in Education
Bronx Times | Bronx’s All Hallows High School Modern Band performs at Yankee Stadium
Noticia | Teacher from Brooklyn Receives the 2023 Music Teacher of the Year Award
NY1 | Arts and music programs could receive less funding under new city budget
City & State Op-ed | Set aside 1% of school funding for arts education
AP | ETM Hosts 31st Anniversary Gala Keeping Music Alive in Schools
NBC New York | Positively Black: Ralph Bunche Choir Performs at Apollo Theater
Education Through Music Wins Coveted NYC Imagine Award
The Balancing Act | The Benefits Of Adding Musical Elements To Students’ Education
NY1 | CEO Janice Weinman discusses the impact of Education Through Music
NY1 | Class size reduction could mean cuts to arts programs
New York Daily News Op-Ed | Lower class sizes vs. music and art: We probably can’t have both
Broadway World | Education Through Music 30th Anniversary Gala Raises $1 Million To Keep Music Alive In Public Schools
Fortune | Students are behind after the pandemic, and schools are crunched to catch up before state tests
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We take your trust in us seriously. Education Through Music is committed to transparency and accountability and receives excellent marks from trusted industry reviewers, so you can be confident that your donation will make the biggest impact possible.
Make Your Impact
Your generous donation ensures that more students can experience the joy and benefits of music in their lives.
Our Generous Partners
Education Through Music’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.