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"For some kids, music is the best way to reach them. It helps build their confidence and improve their overall learning abilities in more academic subjects."

-Partner school classroom teacher

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I like plucking the strings on the violin. I feel happy when I play.

-2^nd Grader, Castelar School

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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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"To see a school with a music program gives the community a great sense of pride. It is good for kids from a school in a lower socioeconomic area to be exposed to music other than simply what is on the radio."

-Partner school classroom teacher

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"The children have fun and look forward to music ... it really helps improve knowledge in other subjects like math and social studies."

-St. Sebastian School 4th Grade Teacher

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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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Music is fun to play.

-Alex, Student at Castelar School

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"I learned how to identify instruments by sound."

-Partner school student

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"I learned how to play music in a group."

-Partner school student

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"My teaching artist was phenomenal. She [was able] to reach our children and to relate music to their interests as well as ... to the school's curriculum."

-Partner school classroom teacher