Stories & Spotlights

Explore how our students, teachers, and supporters experience our programs firsthand and the difference we’re making through the power of music.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Make $2 Million Gift to Education Through Music

Featured, In the News, StoriesJuly 6, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce make a transformational $2 million gift to Education Through Music, expanding access to high-quality music education for thousands of NYC students.

11 Out Loud: Uplifting Student Voices Brings Together More Than 300 Student Singers

Featured, StoriesJune 12, 2026

More than 300 students from eight District 11 schools took the stage for 11 Out Loud: Uplifting Student Voices, the District 11 & ETM Choir Festival. The event celebrated student achievement, music education, and the…

Student Musicians Take the Stage at ETM’s 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands

Featured, In the News, StoriesMay 30, 2026

Seven student rock bands from three ETM partner schools took the stage for ETM’s 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands, showcasing their musical growth, creativity, and teamwork. Congratulations to all of the student performers who…

Symphony Of Generosity: 2026 Education Through Music Gala Raises Record Funds To Bring The Power Of Music To NYC Schools

Featured, In the News, StoriesMay 20, 2026

On May 18, 2026, Education Through Music celebrated its 2026 Gala, Making Minds Sing! Bringing together an extraordinary community of supporters, students, educators, and industry leaders, the evening celebrated the life-changing power of music education…

Miles Music Kid Inspires Bronx Students with Special School Visit and Donation of 1,000 Ukuleles

Featured, In the News, StoriesMay 10, 2026

Students at two ETM partner schools in the Bronx welcomed Miles Music Kid for a special day of music-making, creativity, and inspiration. Through a partnership with Republic Records: Kids & Family and the Guitar Center…

NBCUniversal Lends ‘Wicked: For Good’ Magic to Education Through Music and PhillyCAM With Its Creative Impact Lab

Featured, In the News, StoriesNovember 16, 2025

ETM partners with NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab on a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) promoting Universal Pictures’ film Wicked: For Good and celebrating the transformative power of music education.

Partnering with YouTube and TED-Ed to Enrich Classrooms with Music Education

Featured, In the News, StoriesOctober 10, 2025

ETM has partnered with TED-ED and YouTube to launch “Think Like a Musician” — a new educational series that explores the creative mindset of working musicians through artist interviews, animation, and interactive learning.

Evaluation Shows ETM Schools Outperform Peers in Academics and Attendance

Featured, StoriesOctober 1, 2025

Education Through Music partnered with Metis Associates to conduct a three-year evaluation (2021–2024) to better understand the impact of its programming across academic performance, attendance, and school climate. The evaluation compared ETM schools to a…

Teacher Spotlight: Jade Brathwaite

SpotlightsSeptember 8, 2025

Meet ETM teacher Jade Brathwaite! Jade joined us as a music teacher intern during the 2024-2025 school year as a part of ETM’s Music Teacher Workforce Development Program. With ETM alumni Leah Thakur as her mentor…

Stories & Spotlights

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Make $2 Million Gift to Education Through Music

11 Out Loud: Uplifting Student Voices Brings Together More Than 300 Student Singers

Student Musicians Take the Stage at ETM’s 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands

Symphony Of Generosity: 2026 Education Through Music Gala Raises Record Funds To Bring The Power Of Music To NYC Schools

Miles Music Kid Inspires Bronx Students with Special School Visit and Donation of 1,000 Ukuleles

NBCUniversal Lends ‘Wicked: For Good’ Magic to Education Through Music and PhillyCAM With Its Creative Impact Lab

Partnering with YouTube and TED-Ed to Enrich Classrooms with Music Education

Evaluation Shows ETM Schools Outperform Peers in Academics and Attendance

Teacher Spotlight: Jade Brathwaite

Teacher Spotlight: Desirae Banks

P.S. 103 Ensemble Stars perform at the 2025 Inner Circle Show

Teacher Spotlight: Vera Andrea Longo

P.S. 72 Performs at the 2025 Bronx State of the Borough Address

Alumni Spotlight: Andréa Wood

From Intern to Music Teacher

NAfME Blog – Transforming Lives: How ETM Creates Career Pathways for Aspiring Music Teachers

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

Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Heathwood

Education Through Music Celebrates its 2024 Annual Benefit Gala

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

Alumni Spotlight: Marta Siemieniaka