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EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT All children deserve quality music education Bringing music education to New York City schools for 25 years 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY LETTER IMPACT 25-YEAR HISTORY TIMELINE 14 Evaluation EDUCATION EXCELLENCE 15 Students 1 A Unique Model 16 Parents & Families 2 Recognition for Excellence PARTNERSHIPS 3 Professional Development 17 Consulting 4 Music Technology Labs 18 ETM-LA 5 Ensembles: Band, Orchestra & Chorus 19 Music Education Policy Roundtable SUPPORTERS 20 Principals 6 Supported ETM for Over 20 Years 21 Government Officials 7 Supported ETM for Over 15 Years 22 Partner Schools 8 New Supporters PEOPLE 9 Celebrities 23 Founders, Board of Directors, Associates & Advisory Committee EVENTS 24 Staff 10 Children’s Benefit Galas 25 Teachers 11 25th Anniversary Kick-off Party FISCAL YEAR 2015: 12 NASDAQ Bell Ringing HIGHLIGHTS 13 Student Performances FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DONORS 3 25 YEARS: EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE 25 HIGHLIGHTS OF AN EDUCATION JOURNEY It was a simple idea that inspired Edmund Schroeder and Eldon Mayer to start Education Through Music in 1991— integrate music education into the overall curriculum of New York’s inner-city schools. That vision has been our priority for the last 25 years. As we mark the 25th anniversary of Education Through Music and our founders’ vision, we have chosen 25 highlights that reflect ETM’s journey. On the following pages, you will read about the schools, students, teachers, supporters, accolades and accomplishments that are central to this organization and what drives us to empower disadvantaged children academically and toward future success in life. This year, as we continue to serve more students and grow our organization, we thank you for your support and we look forward with enthusiasm to what lies ahead for Education Through Music in the cause of providing quality music education to all children. Katherine Damkohler Executive Director Richard Bernstein Board Chairman 4 EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC 25-YEAR HISTORY Since 1991, Education Through Music has used music education as a catalyst to support academic achievement and general development in inner-city schools. Katherine Damkohler, principal of Sacred ETM founders Eldon Heart/Mt. Carmel, The US Department Mayer and Edmund named ETM Executive ETM celebrates first of Education awards Schroeder pilot Director to further annual Children’s ETM a grant as part of music program at expand the model. Benefit Gala honoring the “Arts in Education Sacred Heart/Mt. GE Fund supports ETM founders Edmund Model Development Carmel School in Mt. ETM partners with Academy to enhance Schroeder and and Dissemination” Vernon, New York. first NYC school. teacher training. Eldon Mayer. program. 1991 1995 2000 2002 2005 1994 1998-1999 2001 2004 2006 Sacred Heart/Mt. The Bank Street College ETM in ten Joshua Bell performs ETM begins long-term Carmel wins a National of Education evaluates schools serving for ETM students license of its model Blue Ribbon School of ETM and concludes 6,000 students. at Bronx PS 68. with Los Angeles Excellence Award from music integration has affiliate, ETM-LA. the US Department a positive impact on of Education. academic learning NY State Music Fund and improves the awards $150,000 way teachers teach. grant to support ETM’s program expansion to 15 schools in its 15th year. 5 Joshua Bell honored at ETM Children’s Benefit Gala. National Association ETM expands program for Music Education to middle schools with (NAfME) invites addition of partner ETM to join The MS 180 in the Bronx. Music Education Policy Roundtable, The Country Music ETM launches band and a national alliance Association (CMA) orchestra electives. of music advocacy Foundation donates organizations. $125K to ETM “Measure for Measure” programs in NYC. report on ETM’s Executive Director ETM celebrates external evaluation Katherine Damkohler ETM lights the Empire 25th anniversary. (2005-08) funded by serves on the Arts State Building purple the US Department of Education Council of in honor of its annual ETM rings opening Education released. Americans for the Arts. Children’s Benefit Gala. bell at NASDAQ. 2009 2012 2014 2016 2008 2011 2013 2015 ETM expands its Dante Di Loreto, ETM internal evaluator ETM extends program to 48 program to 20 schools. executive producer of publishes report schools in all five boroughs FOX’s Emmy Award- detailing program of NYC and reaches nearly Michael Schaefer winning TV series impact at partner 27,000 NYC students. elected Chairman of “Glee” honored at ETM schools showing that the Board and Edmund Children’s Benefit Gala. children learn better Steinway & Sons announces Schroeder named ETM Bronx partner when music is a part of five-year sponsorship Chairman Emeritus. school PS 48 is one of their school curriculum. of ETM program. “GLEE Give a Note” campaign winners. Richard Bernstein elected Chairman of the Board of ETM. ETM expands program to 25 schools. ETM partner school students from MS 566 Pelham Gardens ETM unveils a new in the Bronx co-write and state-of-the-art music perform song with Grammy- technology lab at MS winning songwriter Liz Rose 180 in the Bronx. as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s “Words & Music” program. Keith Urban donates 20 one-of-a-kind Keith Urban guitars to ETM students. 6 EDUCATION EXCELLENCE 1 A UNIQUE MODEL A student-centric focus on music education is at the heart of what makes ETM’s model unique. We take a comprehensive approach to delivering our program at each partner school, ensuring sustainability and long- term success by: • Providing music as a core subject for every student at our partner schools • Configuring and supplying new music classrooms • Recruiting and hiring top-notch music teachers • Offering a sequential curriculum meeting state and national standards • Mentoring and providing professional development for teaching professionals • Developing band and orchestra ensembles • Evaluating our program to maintain the highest-quality standards ENGAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS PRINCIPALS Strong principal MUSIC leadership, supporting EDUCATION sustainable, Music is a core comprehensive subject music education SUPPORTS LEARNING PARENTS & Supports learning in COMMUNITY other areas, including Engaged and math, science, social supportive parents studies and reading build strong school communities TEACHERS IMPROVING OUTCOMES Qualified and well-trained Improves academic music teachers with achievement, high-quality support and motivation for school professional development and self-confidence 7 2 RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE from 218. As the program expanded, it also led to the reopening of a nearby elementary and middle Education Through Music is proud of the awards school previously closed because of low enrollment. and recognition it has received throughout its 25 US Department of Education Grant years. These accolades confirm the powerful role In 2005, the US Department of Education music education has in educating the whole child awarded Education Through Music a grant in and creating lifelong learners. recognition of its model arts education program. National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence The grant supported the further development, Education Through Music began its first music implementation, expansion and evaluation of program in the spring of 1991, and by the 1993- ETM’s arts education program and its integration 1994 school year, the school won the prestigious of arts instruction into the core curriculum to a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award group of New York City elementary schools. given by the US Department of Education. This award recognizes public and private schools across the country for their commitment to educational excellence and their ability to 3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT overcome outstanding odds to properly educate their students. Attracting, cultivating and retaining the very best The academic improvement that resulted when the music teachers is core to Education Through Music’s arts were infused into the school’s curriculum was mission of providing high-quality education at our significant. The partnership enabled the school to partner schools. Over the years, ETM has provided go from designated for closure to a thriving, vibrant valuable professional development training and school community. From the time ETM began its mentoring services that ensure its teachers have the program at the school, enrollment increased to 250 support and resources to be successful educators. “With teacher shortages and declining enrollment in teaching preparation programs, investing in our teachers’ future is more important than ever. Incentives like tuition reimbursement and our professional development program are just some of the ways ETM attracts and retains the top-notch teachers who are at the core of Education Through Music’s partner school program.” - ETM Executive Director Katherine Damkohler 8 ETM Academy, Mentoring & Podium Time Tuition Reimbursement Participants at ETM Academy are given instruction Beginning in 2015, ETM launched a tuition on implementing ETM’s comprehensive and reimbursement program to provide an additional sequential curriculum that aligns with national, opportunity for ETM teachers to develop and state and local standards, including the New York maintain the highest quality in music education. City Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts. ETM encourages its music teachers to pursue ETM teachers are held to the highest education graduate-level study