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"The substantive music education that ETM is implementing in schools is, indeed, a real step toward success in learning and life-long enrichment with music--for every child. The philosophy and goal is exactly what I believe. Bravo!"
-Dorothy A. Straub, Past President, Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
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"I learned how to play music in a group."
-Partner school student
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"I am so impressed by the intelligence and expertise of the other teaching artists and the complete and thorough organization of the program."
-First-year teaching artist
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"I have never seen [my son] so focused."
-Partner school parent
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I want to thank you for the chance to learn to play an instrument. I felt excited to play the violin. I bought a violin to practice at home.

-Castelar School 3rd Grade Student
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I like plucking the strings on the violin.  I feel happy when I play.

-2nd Grader, Castelar School 
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Music makes my life better because I never got to play an instrument.  I am glad to be in instrument class next year.

-Tommy, Student at Castelar School
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"I believe in the power of music to help all children do better in school so I get very excited when I hear about a program, like Education Through Music, that involves every student regardless of talent or prior training and has music as part of the core curriculum rather than outside it. That’s the way it should be done."

— Joshua Bell, Renowned Violinist

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"Overall, evaluation results provide evidence that ETM supports a range of positive student outcomes in such areas as music, self-confidence, and skills for learning."

– Philliber Research Associates

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"My students love attending music class. They come out singing and excited. It helps with confidence and self-esteem greatly."

-Partner school classroom teacher 

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ETM-LA Students

  • Josh with Kids April 09

Quotes

  • "I believe in the power of music to help all children do better in school so I get very excited when I hear about a program, like Education Through Music, that involves every student regardless of talent or prior training and has music as part of the core curriculum rather than outside it. That’s the way it should be done."

    — Joshua Bell, Renowned Violinist

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