Annual Report 2012-2013
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ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013 September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013 IN-SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) expanded its in-school music programs for underserved student populations with the mission to provide and promote the integration of music into the curricula of disadvantaged schools in order to enhance students' academic performance and creative and general development. Over 5,000 students received free yearlong music instruction during the school day in the following partner schools: Castelar Elementary, Cleveland Elementary, Dorris Place Elementary, El Dorado Elementary, Foster Elementary, Norwood Elementary, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Providencia Elementary, Rio Vista Elementary, St. Ignatius, St. Sebastian, and West Hollywood Elementary Schools. ETM-LA provided 45-min weekly music classes at each partner school on a yearlong basis with a variety of music disciplines– including violin, cello, guitar, recorder, general music, and chorus. The programs at each school were tailored to meet the needs of each population based on the vision of the Principal with guidance from ETM-LA. Students at all partner schools performed in two concerts to showcase their musical learning in the Fall and Spring semesters. To support the quality of instruction in the classroom and teaching artists’ ability to educate children, ETM-LA provided ongoing mentorship and evaluation of its music teachers by multiple staff (Executive Director, Program Director, and other veteran teachers). In September 2012, ETM-LA held its weeklong intensive Summer Training Institute for its new and returning music teachers and guest teaching artists from other arts organizations. The institute focused on topics including Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Integration, Creative Strategies, Assessment of Student Learning, Concert Preparation and Presentation, Singing Technique, Strings Methods, Teaching Copyright, and Pedagogy (Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki, et al.). ETM-LA was grateful to have experts in the music education fields facilitate including Program Director Ryan Rowles, Artis & Actor Ed Helms, Composer Joe Kraemer, and Choral Director Misha Shtangrud. ETM-LA held additional workshops throughout the year on relevant topics such as Working with Student Populations with Special Needs, Music Technology, Student Assessment, and Photo Caption: Students from new partner Cleveland Songwriting and Arranging, and presented a joint training with Elementary School perform! USC Thornton School of Music Outreach and the Music Center, entitled Teaching Artist Dialogues. Professional development for academic teachers was held throughout the year through their participation in the music classes and learning alongside their students. By joining the music learning, teachers explore and develop: • Thinking skills and content areas common to music and other academic subjects that can support learning in a range of areas, • Value of teaching music inside and outside the academic classroom, and • Coordination of instruction to reinforce the identified skills and content. Recent Program Accomplishments: • Jan. 2012: UCLA Anderson School of Management’s Net Impact Consulting Challenge selects ETM-LA as one of 20 non-profits chosen to participate. “[The music program] It has helped my child feel more • March 2012: Victoria Lanier joins state leaders and educators for the confident about herself. It has also helped with her California Arts Council’s Joint Arts Education Task Force to create the study skills.” – Parent of St. Ignatius School student Blueprint for the Arts. • May 2012: KNBC features ETM-LA students from Providencia Elementary with Ed Helms from TV’s Office. “My daughter is calm when she speaks about music • Summer 2012: ETM-LA expands capacity by hiring its first Program and performing. It's almost like meditation and Director. relaxation for her. And a reward too.” – Parent of Rio • January 2013: UCLA Anderson School of Management’s Net Impact Vista Elementary School student Consulting Challenge selected ETM-LA to participate in the study. • January 2013: ETM-LA presents professional development, ‘Music and Common Core’ to Pasadena Unified School District arts teachers. “I like music because it’s fun and I feel proud when I play.” – St. Sebastian School student • June 2013: Women in Film awards and produces ETM-LA’s first Public Service Announcement. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & ENGAGEMENT ETM-LA continues to build capacity among school and community members to sustain programs for the future; at each school, ETM- LA collaborates with the PTA to host a community concert to raise awareness and support for the program. ETM-LA and LA’s Best of the Mayor’s Office continued programming afterschool as further enrichment to provide 6 hours of musical training and orchestra at Castelar (60 students) and El Dorado (40 students) Elementary Schools. With USC Thornton Outreach and the USC Neighborhood Outreach Initiative, ETM-LA expanded its strings program at the Norwood Elementary School. ETM-LA continued its partnerships with YOLA (LA Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles initiative), USC Thornton School of Music Outreach, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and other arts organizations to provide additional opportunities. In November 2012, we celebrated our 7th Year Anniversary with a Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center honoring legendary Academy-Award Winning Composer John Williams and Veteran Music Teacher Linda Mouradian, featuring performances by Renowned Cellist Lynn Harrell, Los Angeles Philharmonic Associate Concertmaster Bing Wang, Los Angeles Philharmonic Pianist Joanne Pearce Martin, along with Education Through Music-LA music students. In the Spring 2013, 150 students from all 12 partner schools came together to perform at ETM-LA’s 3rd Annual Music Unites the World Festival. ETM-LA has been fortunate to receive the support of many local artists and groups who host concerts and events to raise awareness for ETM-LA and its mission. Such events have included: • March 2013: Norwood Day of Service with USC Alumni Association • April 2013: Music Unites the World, with Joe Kraemer (Composer, Jack Reacher starring Tom Cruise), Misha Shtangrud (Choral Director, Colburn School of Music), and Joselyn Wilkinson (percussionist) • May 2013: Ray Ushikubo performs for annual Keep the Music Playing concert • May 2013: Spring UCLA “Music That Matters” concert with Professor Bobby Borg and local bands/artists. These partnerships with community members expand the reach and depth of ETM-LA’s mission so more children’s lives can be positively impacted by music. Photo Caption: Award-winning composer Joe ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS & PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Kraemer conducts the orchestra at the ETM-LA welcomed new board member, Blake Neely and increased its music teacher staff to serve more partner schools. In addition, ETM-LA added three new partner schools: Cleveland Elementary School (Pasadena), Dorris Place Elementary (Elysian Park), and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (Sun Valley). This broadened our reach from two to four school districts, as we now have partnerships with schools in Los Angeles, Future plans include reaching more students and strengthening ETM-LA’s visibility and marketing to be able to continue bringing music instruction to underserved Los Angeles children and communities. Statement of Activities September 1, 2012-August 31, 2013 Excerpt from Financial Review Statements, Miller Kaplan Arase LLP. To request complete copy, contact ETM-LA. Income: Fiscal Year 2013 $13,517 $35,320 $41,600 Program Fees - 29% Foundations - 26% $53,751 Special Events - 15% $206,332 Individuals - 9% $63,908 Board Support - 8% $107,561 Government - 6% $185,133 In-Kind - 5% Corporate - 2% Expense: Fiscal Year 2013 $36,648 $60,089 Direct Program Costs - 83.3% Management & General Expenses - 6.3% Fundraising Expenses - 10.4% $481,640 THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS, VOLUNTEERS, PARTNER SCHOOLS, PRINCIPALS, PARENTS AND STAFF FOR HELPING TO GIVE OUR CHILDREN COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION AS PART OF THE CORE CURRICULUM. SUPPORTERS 2012-2013 CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, Francisco Albarran Meg and Sam Estes GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 2012-2013 William Andrews Melissa Evidente Anonymous Kevin Arai in Memory of Brandon Toh John Fetcho 1BuckStrong Incorporated Roxanne Aspell Elizabeth Finch The Abernathy MacGregor Group Inc. Brandon Bailo Julia Fitzroy Anonymous Brian Bann Michael Andreas and Julie Fleischer Art Deco Entertainment Rick Baptist Alma Flores ASCAP Gaby Barahona Sophia Foroudastan The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund Michael W Barry Leslie & Steven Fox Audrey K Brian Batchelder in Memory of Brandon Toh Lee & Nancy Fried Lew Bank of America Charitable Foundation Neil Beckenstein in Memory of Brandon Toh Darren & Gifty Fung BMI Pamperosity, LLC. Shella Gamero & Mia Calvo BMI Foundation, Inc. Anjali Belmann Pam Gates Buffalo Exchange Daniel Benjamin Bradley Geilfuss in Memory of Brandon Toh California Arts Council - Artistis in Schools Gary & Margo Bennett Michael & Josephine Giacchino The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation Brian Berman Michael Giacchino City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Leo Birenberg David Giuli & Melissa Orquiza * Affairs Nathaniel Blume and Megan McGarry Kathryne Gogan Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation Ron & Jenny Bolsky Francine Golden Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Foundation Leni Boorstin Rick Gomez GlobalGiving Foundation Fernand Bos Gordon and Elizabeth Goodwin Goodsearch C. Marshall Bowen & Denise Vanzago Michael Gorfaine