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Quotes

"ETM’s individualized approach is so important because
every school has such different needs."

– Suzanne Kaszynski, Partner School Principal, East Harlem, Manhattan

"Music is incorporated throughout the school day. Music is used to help the students transitrion from activities. It is also used to foster learning in academic skill areas."

-- Classroom teacher, P.S. 68

"The class is very interactive, and the students learn valuable music history, play instruments, and utilize technology by playing games on the Smartboard." -- Classroom teacher, P.S. 76
"I have never seen [my son] so focused."
-Partner school parent
"[This] program helps to further develop thinking skills."
-Classroom teacher, P.S. 43
"Thank you for opening [my daughter] up to a new world of music."
-Partner school parent
"I now see how easy it is to integrate the program with my regular curriculum."
-Teacher review panel participant

"Playing different musical instruments in class makes them work better as a team.  This ideaology spills over into their classroom group work as well."

-- Classroom teacher, P.S. 121

"I have noticed a huge social change...[students] have come out of their shell!"

-Classroom teacher, St. Anthony School

"Music helps enhance [my son's] language skills and makes him happy."
-Partner school parent

 

Who We Serve

During 2011-12, ETM's model serves:

  • 13,000 children in New York City, through ETM's partnerships with 25 schools.
  • 8,000 children in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, through the work of ETM-LA and ETM-Bay Area, two organizations which we have licensed to replicate our model.
In addition, ETM's consulting activities help other schools and organizations improve their services to even more children.

4-Star Charity
 
BBB Accredited Charity

Quotes

  • "[The students] all get so excited for music...they behave wonderfully and there is a lot of participation."

    -Classroom teacher, P.S. 76

ETM Photos

  • A PS 76 clarinet student ready to perform on BronxTalk