{"id":122,"date":"2024-07-18T09:51:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etmonline.org\/los-angeles\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:21:11","slug":"spotlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etmonline.org\/los-angeles\/spotlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Explore how our students, teachers, and supporters experience our programs firsthand and the difference we’re making through the power of music.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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VIEW ALL<\/a>Board<\/a>Champions<\/a>Interns<\/a>Music Teachers<\/a>Staff<\/a>Students<\/a>Volunteers<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Noel, ETM-LA Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Delia Orjuela, ETM-LA Board Member<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Baraka May, Champion<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sonic Fuel Studios, Shining Star Corporate Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Ryan Gonzales, Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Diane Warren, Shining Star Artist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Abby, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Ashley & Eyen, 2025 Interns<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Lucille Lam, Cafe 86 Franchise Owner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sean Mar\u00edn, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Michael Paraskevas, Composer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Phoenix Martin, Intern<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Rogelio Resendiz, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Annika, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Albert Magcalas, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Angel Velez, Conductor & Associates Board Member<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Wiley, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Brooke DeRosa, Composer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Naomi & Caewood, Princeterns<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Anabel and Isabel, Students<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Baran & Ceci, Interns<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Jiya, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Harmony, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Tony, Instructional Supervisor<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Mayra, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Matt, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Castelar St. Elementary, Partner School<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sonny, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Susan Chatman, Violinist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Tristan, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Kalea, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Jos\u00e9, Student Alum<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Jayden, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Lydia Lee, 2023 Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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SEL4CA, 2023 Shining Star Corporate Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Mike Knobloch, 2022 Shining Star Artist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Why Not Incubator, 2022 Shining Star Corporate Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Juan Rodriguez, 2022 Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Shilo, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Eric & Sunny, Interns<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Eric, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Nathan, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Eloise, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sarah, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Kecia, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Tony White, Advisory Board Member<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Vincent Womack, Conductor & Music Professor<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Francis, Volunteer Coordinator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Manuel Casta\u00f1eda, 2021 Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Rickey Minor, 2019 Shining Star Artist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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BTW Productions, 2021 Shining Star Corporate Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Angela Woo, 2019 Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Cusumano Real Estate Group, 2019 Shining Star Corporate Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sebastian Krys, 2018 Shining Star Artist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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KORG, Education 2018 Shining Star Corporate Partner<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sue Edwards, 2018 Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Ed Helms, 2016 Shining Star Artist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Richard Meyer, 2016 Shining Star Music Educator<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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John Williams, 2012 Shining Star Artist<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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William, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Brandon, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Gio, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sadoc, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Vzya, Intern<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Ben, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Patricia, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Odilia, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Joshua, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Ricardo, Music Therapist & Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Kimberly, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Tiffiny, Instructional Supervisor<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Isaac, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Arvi, Music Teacher & Instructional Supervisor<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Reese, Student<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Mic, Volunteer<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Xina, Communications Associate<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Jennifer, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Franklin, Instructional Supervisor<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Julio, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Sunny, Student Alumna<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Renata & Rogelio, Students<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Westley, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Ryann, Music Teacher<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Brandon, Donor<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Jacquie, Director of Development<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>
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