Our Impact

We’re positively impacting school communities and the lives of thousands of underserved students across New York City.

Our Work Strikes a Chord

Research shows that students who have access to music education from a young age receive substantial long-term benefits. Metis Associates, a NYC-based research firm, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the ETM program during the 2023-24 school year.

Preliminary findings reveal positive impacts across multiple areas. Based on teachers’ responses, our instruction fosters teamwork, engagement, and persistence, as well as student growth in oral expression, critical thinking, and autonomy. Students reported that music education contributed to their attentiveness, behavior, and DEI skills. Additionally, teachers and parents noted that the program impacted transferable life skills like self-confidence and problem-solving. Teachers and students indicated that music making contributed to a positive school culture. ETM schools increased their overall academic achievement.

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Our Historical Impact

Since 1991, ETM has been advancing educational equity in NYC schools while building a pipeline of high quality music teachers to strengthen the profession.

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Voices from Our Community

Principal Alexei Nichols

P.S. 340 in the Bronx

The ETM music program has opened a new lens for learning and engagement! Music helps them feel successful and take pride in school! And, attendance on orchestra days is way up - they show up with a 'pep' in their step!

Partner School Student

The Laboratory School of Finance & Technology in the Bronx

Music class helped me realize what I’m capable of.

Principal Greta Ratjen

P.S. 72 in the Bronx

Our ETM concert was stellar and our large auditorium was packed with parents! It is so exciting seeing children walking into the school building carrying their band instruments with such pride and excitement! Even the neighbors around the school have commented on this - it is really impacting school culture and attendance!

Partner School Student

All Hallows High School

Music class has meant a lot to me, it has given me a platform to truly be myself and not worry about who’s watching.

Principal Pamela Gathers-Bullard

P.S. 154 in Queens

Music is mathematics, you have to count beats, and it’s reading, you have to read music. So these learnings are incorporated in the classroom with their music teachers. Because of this you do see those rises in performance scores and the kids feel successful.

Parent

ETM Partner School

I have personally witnessed the growth of confidence and self-esteem of the students as they engage through music. Thank you to the music teacher and ETM for making music here at our school.

2024-2025 By the Numbers

Today, Education Through Music is the largest nonprofit provider of direct & comprehensive music education as a core subject in New York City schools.

Students served with weekly music instruction

School partners across NYC

Our Impact

Our Work Strikes a Chord

Our Historical Impact