Stories & Spotlights

Back to School: Setting the Stage for Musical Discovery in NYC’s Classrooms

StoriesSeptember 11, 2024

On September 4th, alarm clocks around New York City marked the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. As students return to their classrooms, the excitement and anticipation are particularly strong in music rooms across the…

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ETM Academy 2024: Preparing Music Teachers for a Successful Year

StoriesSeptember 10, 2024

As the new academic year begins, Education Through Music is proud to reflect on the success of our recent ETM Academy, a comprehensive training program designed to equip our music teachers with the skills and…

Highlight on Teachers

SpotlightsSeptember 10, 2024

Attracting and retaining the very best teachers is core to our mission of providing high-quality music education to all children. We develop our teachers’ talents through programs and resources that deepen their knowledge and enhance…

Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Heathwood

SpotlightsJune 3, 2024

We’e excited to catch up with ETM Alum, Kevin Heathwood. Kevin started with ETM back in 2011 and credits his years with Education Through Music as making him into the teacher he is today. Kevin…

Education Through Music Celebrates its 2024 Annual Benefit Gala

StoriesMay 20, 2024

Education Through Music held its 2024 fundraising gala on Thursday, May 16 at 583 Park Avenue. The event – “Making Music, Changing Lives” – brought together supporters, advocates, and community leaders in celebration of the…

A Special School Visit by Our 2024 Gala Honorees & Emcee

StoriesApril 19, 2024

On April 16, 2024, Grammy-winning musician, Israel Houghton, Emmy-winning television host, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, and icon of hip hop culture, Sway Calloway, paid a special visit to the band and choir students of P.S. 103 in…

ETM Rings the Opening Bell of the New York Stock Exchange

StoriesApril 18, 2024

On April 17, 2024, ETM Board members, staff, teachers, and students from All Hallows High School rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange. It was an incredible event to celebrate the importance…

Teacher Spotlight: Liz Chidester

SpotlightsApril 17, 2024

Meet Liz Chidester, a critically acclaimed and award winning singer/songwriter, actor, and teaching artist who teaches at P.S. 140 in the Bronx and P.S. 192 in Manhattan. A true advocate for music education, Liz brings…

Alumni Spotlight: Tom Carroll

SpotlightsApril 14, 2024

Meet Tom Carroll, ETM Alumni Chair, who after starting his teaching career with ETM, has since launched and developed several successful music programs across NYC. Tom talks with us about how he got involved with…