Education Through Music-Los Angeles

September 1, 2013 through

August 31, 2014

2013-2014Annual Report

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.

ETM-LA provided 45-minute weekly music classes at each of our partner schools 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.

Students visit Sonic Fuel Studios and participate in

a recording session in partnership with One Voice.

In-School Music Education Programs

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 2013, 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, Christine DeMore (Choral Director, David Starr Jordan Middle School), and ETM Program Director Pete Pauliks. 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 Songwriting and Arranging.

In-School Music Education Programs

Music to me is water and a plant. A plant needs water to grow, but without water it won’t grow. Music is my water and I am the plant.

“ “

Natalie, Guardian Angel School

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,

• Value of teaching music inside and outside the academic classroom, and

• Coordination of instruction to reinforce the identified skills and content.

• August 2014 – ETM-LA music teachers participate in the ETM Training institute at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.

• ETM-LA is nominated for an LA Business Journal Non-Profit Award

• June 2014 – Executive Director Victoria Lanier speaks about Music Education as a guest panelist at Disney’s IDEATION Summit.

• January 2014 – Over twenty principals and school leaders gather to share and learn best practices on building sustainable music programs as part of ETM-LA’s 5th Annual Principals Leadership Conference.

• January 2014 - Executive Director Victoria Lanier joins a summit of arts leaders with Mayor Eric Garcetti on a convening of how to best maintain the arts in Los Angeles.

• September 2013 – ETM-LA begins new partnerships with Guardian Angel School, KIPP Iluminar Academy, and Washington Elementary.

Recent Program Accomplishments

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 and El Dorado Elementary Schools. ETM-LA continued partnerships with YOLA (LA Philharmonic’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles initiative) and other arts organizations to provide additional opportunities.

In December 2013, we celebrated our 8th Year Anniversary with a Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center honoring legendary Academy-Award Winning Composer John Debney and Veteran Music Teacher Christine DeMore, featuring performances by Ed Helms (Actor, The Office), Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lisbeth Scott (Passion of the Christ), Mike Watts, Steve Erdody, Chris Bleth, David Starr Jordan Middle School students, and Education Through Music-LA music students.

Community Partnerships & Engagement

Christophe Beck visits students at Providencia Elementary.

ETM-LA has been fortunate to receive the support of many local artists and groups who host concerts and events to raise awareness for

music education. Such events have included:March 2014 – ETM-LA celebrates Music in Our Schools Month (National Association for Music Education) and Read Across America Day (National Education Association) by pairing accomplished artists with partner schools. Notable guests include American Songwriter Arthur Hamilton (“Cry Me a River”), TV/Film Composer Dan Foliart (Happy Days), writer Marc Sedaka (Huckabee, Dinosaur Pet), and children’s book author Alecia Spendlove (Alexandra Rain).

April 2014 – 122 top students from partner schools perform in concert at ETM-LA’s 4th Annual

Music Unites the World Festival. Students received coaching by top artists and educators

– Christophe Beck (Film Composer, Frozen, The Muppets), Evelyn Halus (Voice Coach of Jennifer

Lopez, Neil Patrick Harris), and Tim Davies (arranger, artist Cee Lo Green.)

Viviana, El Dorado Elementary

“I have learned so many fun and awesome songs in music class. Every time I go to

music class I am excited to know that I will learn something new.”

Organizational Developments & Plans For The Future

ETM-LA welcomed three new board members, John Dennis, Yukiko Kojima, and Ray Yee. We increased our music teacher staff to serve three more partner schools: Guardian Angel School, KIPP Iluminar Academy, and Washington Elementary. 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.

May 2014– Actor and Cellist Dermot Mulroney (Actor, My Best Friend’s Wedding, August: Osage County), Violinist Bing Wang (Associate Concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic), and Pianist Joanne Pearce Martin (Los Angeles Philharmonic) teamed up with ETM-LA by performing at our 4th Annual Keep the Music Playing Benefit held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. An audience of over 250 including ETM-LA board members, teachers, school parents and children gathered at the beautiful hall. The concert also featured students from ETM-LA Partner Schools Castelar and Dorris Place Elementary, and Composer Blake Neely as a presenter.

May 2014 – Disney’s Frozen Composer Christophe Beck visits students at Providencia Elementary and provides the students an inside look into the world of a film composer.

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.

Statement of ActivitiesSeptember 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014

Excerpt from Financial Audit Statement, Miller Kaplan Arase LLP. To request complete copy, contact ETM-LA.

199, 451 14, 641 214, 092

573, 353 117, 700 691, 053

373, 902 103, 059 476, 961

$ $ $

746, 169 - 746, 169

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624, 160 37, 970 84, 039

624, 160 37, 970 84, 039

945, 620 14, 641 960, 261

145, 699 (145, 699) -

266, 545 - 266, 545

533, 376 160, 340 693, 716

$ 261, 497 - 37, 890

192, 316 41, 673

$ 214, 716(22, 400)

$ 124, 500 35, 840

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$ 385,997 35, 840 37, 890

192, 316 41, 673

Total Expenses

Change in Net Assets

Net AssetsBeginning of the Year

End of the Year

ProgramsManagement and GeneralFundraising

Total Public SupportProgram Fees

Net Assets Released from Restrictions

Public Support:ContributionsGovernment GrantsBoard SupportSpecial Events RevenueLess: Cost of Direct Benefits to DonorsNet Revenues from Special EventsIn-kind Contributions (Note 2-E)

Public Support and Revenue Unrestricted TemporarilyRestricted

Total

Total Public Support & Revenue

Expense: Fiscal Year 2014Income: Fiscal Year 2014

Fundraising Expenses

Management and General Expenses

Direct Program Costs

Program Fees

Foundations

Special Events

Individuals

Corporate

In-Kind

Board Support Government

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.

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 2013-2014

Albert and Elaine Borchard FoundationAmasia Entertainment *

AmazonSmile FoundationAnonymous *

ASCAP*The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund

Audrey KBank of America Charitable Foundation

BMI*BMI Foundation, Inc.

Brand New Friend Productions Brushfire Records

Burbank Commercial Properties California Arts Council - Artistis in SchoolsThe Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation

Cars 4 CausesCharles Music

City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural AffairsClarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation

Concord MusicCosta Communications

DailygoodDavid Starr Jordan Middle School *

The Dwight Stuart Youth FundFull Sail University

GlobalGiving FoundationThe Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency *

Hennings-Fischer FoundationHindsight Music Service

Hotchkis Family FoundationImage is Everything, Inc

John W. Carson FoundationKinder Morgan FoundationKraft-Engel Management *

L’Ermitage Foundation LCC3 Construction

Liquid Music Live Nation

Los Angeles County Arts CommissionThe Los Angeles Film School

Lurssen Mastering, Inc. Marlborough School DJ Club

The McGrath Abrams Family Foundation *The Meyer Levy Charitable Foundation

Network for GoodThe Paisley Underground

Paramount Pictures *Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts

PepsiCo FoundationPeter Rotter Music Services *

The Queen Latifah ShowThe Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

Remezcla LLCRoll Giving

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

Signorelli Movement Foundation Soler Architecture, Inc.

Sonny Blaze, Inc.The Steve Perry Foundation

Sunseeker ToursUniversal Music Publishing Group

Venable FoundationThe Walt Disney Company Foundation Matching Gifts

ProgramWarner Music Inc.

Weingart FoundationWells Fargo Foundation

WMEWME Foundation

Women in Film PSA ProductionYahoo! Matching Gifts Program

*Gala sponsors $1,000+

Individual Supporters 2013-2014

Josh AbrahamKathleen McGrath and J.J. Abrams

Janet AckermanJack Alloco

Rahman AltinElizabeth Amador

Christopher BazzoliSara Andon

Samantha AnobileAnonymous

David AshworthBohnie Avanzino

Rory BaggaoMichael BaiardiBrandon Bailo

Brett BanducciMichelle Barsook

Frances BastBrian Batchelder

Eraka BathAaron Bay-SchuckJonathan Beard

AnonymousBrian BermanTravis Bilyeu

Leo BirenbergHillary BlackPhilip BloomAdam Blum

Nathaniel BlumeChristopher Bomba

Linwood & Tracy BoomerAlexander Bornstein

Barry BorsesFernand Bos

C. Marshall Bowen & Denise VanzagoWarren BowmanZachary BrambleMary Jo Braun

Elizabeth BreitnerDean Devlin & Lisa Brenner *

Robert BrodersenJulie Brown

Sunseeker ToursJamie BuchererIngrid Burger

Dolores BurgessKenneth & April Burgomaster

James BusbyRobert Bustamante

Robert CairnsLaura CampaSheryl CarlinAmy Carson

Martin ChaliflourSusan Chatman

Robert ChristensenJamie & Evelina Christopherson *

Kevin & Giovanna ClaytonBarry Cockeram

Linda ColePatrick & Dini Cole

Supporters 2013-2014

Brian ColemanKathleen Colquitt

Eric ColvinBeth Comstock

Ray CostaAlex CrawfordDarren Criss

Milan & Paula CronovichCheryl Cross

Neil & Ruth CuadraEddie & Laura Cunningham

Greg DanylyshynAndrea Datzman

Tim & Catherine Davies *Tim & Jennifer DavisSabrina DeLos Reyes

Stephen DeVecchiChelsea DeanJason Debney

John Debney, Jr.Josh Debney

Lola and John Debney *Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Deckelman

Todd & Rosemary DemannSeamus Dever

J. DiFonzo & Ruth SternSydelle Diner

Anton DmitrievJen DohnerAnnie Dolan

Gena DowneyHoward DrossinBeverly DurhamTimothy Eckert

Stanley & Mitzi EisenbergSherry EllisJohn Else II

Laura Engel & Richard KraftDaniela Escobar

Sam Estes & Meg Linker-EstesTrevor Faris & Kelley Mersola

Richard FeltsResh Fernando

Scot FinckMatthew Fishburn *

Graham FisherKate Flannery

Michael Andreas & Julie FleischerMatthew Flint & Dorsay Alavi

Brian FlynnClaude FoisyCindy Fong

Patricia FowlerShalisha Francis

Al Frank & Barbara LippeKaylin FrankWilliam Frank

Jenifer Freebairn

Adam FriedlanderScott Fritzshall

Nathalie GabbayAmasia Entertainment

Christian GariMauricio Gasca

Pam GatesSteve GaubPaige Geran

Michael & Josephine GiacchinoMichael Giacchino

Julie GiganteDavid Giuli & Melissa Orquiza *

Tim GodwinDavid Goldsmith

Jesse GomezGordon and Elizabeth Goodwin

Michael Gorfaine *Adam Gorgoni

Jonathan GranatDan Greco

Brandon GreeleyDavid GreenKat Green

Robert Lowe & Sylvia GreenspanAnne Marie Grewal

Ched GrimshawCandace and Ken Grosz

Richard Gruber & Susan ClamanAndrew & Nicole Gumpert *

Gregory Louis and Gretchen GutierrezManuel & Yolanda Gutierrez

Paul & Renee HaasOren & Rebecca Hadar

Craig HalbaschJames Hankins

ParacleteJocelyn Harms

Lynn Harrell & Helen NightengaleMegan Harrington

Jennifer HarrisJeffrey & Gayla Kraetsch Hartsough

Mr. Michael O HealyMary Jane and Bruce Heater

Dan & Beth HeffnerReggie Wilson & English Heisser *

David HelfantMichael Helfant

Ed HelmsJohn Hendricks

Darren HerefordNeal Hermanowicz

Anne HerwickLaura Hesser

Jim & Jill HigginsRon & Jane Hightower

Sarah HilbertJames Hill

Danielle HiltermannSteven Hinds

Benjamin HochsteinDanny Holt

Susan HoltonScott Holtzman

Jeff HornHotchkis Family Foundation

Karen HudecekBeverly Humphrey-Lyons

Tamala HutchersonSteve Jablonsky

Christopher JacksonDavid Jackson & Robin Palmer-Dixon

Bryson & Belinda JacobsElizabeth JacobsJaclynn Jarrett

Brendan JenningsJason & Kristen JenningsJames & Linda Johnson

Emily JonesNick Jones

Michael & Sandra KanterRobert & Marjorie Kaplan

Will KaplanSuzie Katayama

Christine KatzenmaierPeter & Lisa Kay

Ray & Cheryl KelleyEllie Kemper

Aliza Pearl KennerlyMark Kilian

Christine KimMoira Kirland

Ilona VaillancourtDan & Charlotte Klamkin and Alon Klamkin & Ilona

VailancourtHarold Kloser

Larry & Lisa Kohorn *Yukiko Kojima and Linus O’Brien

Matt KoskenmakiPenka KounevaSarah Kovacs

Joseph & Marra KraemerLaura Engel & Richard Kraft *

Jason KramerHelen KrauseAmanda KriegFrederich KronKevin Kumar

Miranda KwokEdward & Rayna Labowitz

Marjorie Laflin & Lawrence LiebmanAlexander LakiichukBess & Leor Landa

Ronen LandaAbraham Langer

Victoria and Nathan Lanier *

Joe Lanzisero & Monika MeirerMario Quintero Lara

Ben LawsonJarrett LawsonJason LazarusShawn LeMoneJonathan Leahy

Henry & Jina LeeRosie Lee

Christopher & Shannon Lennertz *Jacopo Lenzi

Stefan & Jaclyn LessardNaomi Leszkiewicz

John & Gayle Levant RichardsJeremy Levy

Joey LevyMiles Lewis

Damon & Heidi LindelofSamuel & Josephine Loh

Steve LondonCharley LondonoDeborah Lurie

Lurssen Mastering, Inc.Sarah Lynch

Frank MacchiaJoe Maggini

Lawrence MahCharles MaikishTobyann Mandel

Nico MarchKelle Maroe

Amy MarshallMatthew Marshall

Phil MarshallAileen Martinez

Sonny Blaze, Inc.Carolyn Martone

Lucille MayerLauren McAuliffe & Doug MacLaren

Bear McCrearyDiane McEachron

C M McIlwaineTracy McKnight

Mauria McPolandMary Jo Mennella

Linda MercierDrew Metzger

Aaron, Ken & Yvonne MeyerGary Miller

Jeremiah MillerRickey MinorLayla Minovi

Michael Mollo & Nancy MurphyJake Monaco

Annalece MontgomeryTony MoralesChris Morris

Trevor & Zoe Morris

Eric MosankoAnn Motrunich

Natalie MouradianEvan Muehlbauer

Ben Mulcahy & Rachel IversonWilliam Mullins

The Queen Latifah ShowLoretta MunozJanet MurilloAnn Murphy

Deborah MusherKen Myer

Michael & Ursula MyerBrian Naguit

Sergey NechaevBlake and Beth Neely

Bonnie and William Neely III *Shella Nolan

Michelle NunesCynthia O’ConnorArlene ObrentzIzamar OlaguezStephanie OrtizEric Palmquist

Victor & Nicole PalumboFrancisco & Lisa Paredes

PepsiCo FoundationDavid ParkerEloisa Perez

Stephen PiersonJohn Piscitello & Aliona Karatova-Piscitello

Ariel PolerChandler PolingAaron PrazanRachel PrentissRobbie PughBrad Rains

Jasper RandallJoe Rangel

Larry & Nancy RenchDavid ReynoldsSybille Rizzolli

Alessandra RizzottiJody Roberts

Zach RobinsonJuan Rodriguez

Yolanda RodriguezEdward RogersPeter Rogers

Adeline RosenbergHal Rosenfeld

Fred & Marcia RosenzweigPeter & Geri Rotter *

Marti RowlesRyan and Kristen Rowles

Dan SackheimDan & Drew Sackheim

Jeanne Sakata

Charles MusicRonald SaltmanBennett Salvay

Alec Brooks & Carol SamekGema and Rey Sanchez

Buck & Dominique SandersBrian Schall

Nathan Schloetel and Betty WellmanLucy Schwartz

Jeff and Hilary ScofieldLynn & Sam Scott

Sara ScottCami Sebring

Marc & Samantha SedakaChad & Susie Seiter

Mark SenderDeborah ShairClinton ShorterJanet Shulman

Madeline Myers & Drew SilversteinAlan & Sandra Silvestri

David SimonTim & Janet Simonec

Patrick SimsWilliam Skipper & Jennifer Hammond

Susan SlamerArnold SmithDasha Smith

John Ossiff & Nancy SmithThe Da Camera Society

Jeff SolerJoel SomeillanJohn F. SpenceJoyce SpinnerMaya SprouseAshley Stagg

Michael & Jennifer StanleyRich StegmanRobert Stein

Peter SteinfeldMora StephensJessica SternSally StevensAdam Storm

Tyler StricklandHeidi StrockBill SullivanSpencer Sun

Daryl SynowiecNahreen Tarzi

Damon TedescoJohn Tempereau

Scott TennantJames ThatcherStuart Thomas *

Jill ThomsenChristine Thornton

Jimmy Toh

Shauna TohCeiri TorjussenRobert Towers

Robert Townson *Joe Trapanese

Lenore TrapaneseRohn & Susan Trieglaff

Edward TrybekCindy TurkianIrina UdoshinaRob Underwood

Kubilay UnerShelayna

Gloria Van GiesonJames Vellutato

Joe & Sylvia VillasenorSteve Vincent

Peter VuLarry Wade

Nan WaldmanEamon WalshDaniel WalterSonja WarfieldJesse WarrenSally WatkinsIsabella WayKevin WeaverLenna Welling

Bill WestBooker & Sarita White *

Brandon WhiteMatthew White

Philip WhiteCarrie Williams

Timothy WilliamsRainn Wilson

Austin & Megan Wintory *Frank Wolf

Gernot WolfgangThomas WongTimothy Wynn

Sally YamashitaIan Yanniello

Ray YeeChloe YellinCarol YoungJohn YoungGay Yuen

Marvin & Judith ZeidlerShari Zippert & Ian Freebairn-Smith

Dmitry Zub

*Gala sponsors $1,000+

2013-2014 PARTNER SCHOOLS

Castelar Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2007

Principal Cheuk ChoiDowntown LA/ Chinatown

Cleveland Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2012

Principal Shannon MalonePasadena

Dorris Place ElementaryPartner Since: 2012

Principal Susan GrantElysian Park

El Dorado Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2007

Principal Eric MaxeyNortheast San Fernando Valley

Foster Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2011

Principal Jacqueline SanderlinCompton

George Washington ElementaryPartner Since: 2013

Principal Brandi YoungBurbank

Guardian Angel SchoolPartner Since: 2013

Principal Mario LanderosPacoima

KIPP Iluminar AcademyPartner Since: 2013

Principal Mara BondEast LA

Norwood Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2010

Principal Bruce OnoderaCentral LA

Our Lady of the Holy RosaryPartner Since: 2012

Principal Sister Maria RemediosSun Valley

Providencia Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2011

Principal: Jennifer CulbertsonBurbank

Rio Vista Elementary SchoolPartner Since: 2008

Principal Kevin McClayNorth Hollywood

West Hollywood ElementaryPartner Since: 2010

Principal Julia CharlesWest Hollywood

Board of Directors

Booker White, ChairmanNancy C, Smith, SecretaryYukiko Kojima, Treasurer

Patrick S. Cole, Chairman EmeritusTim DaviesLola DebneyJohn Dennis

Micheal GorfainGregory Gutierrez

Larry KohornBlake NeelyJeff Scofield

Matthew WhiteAustin Wintory

Ray LeeChristopher Young

Advisory Board

Ayke Agus John Avila

Christophe BeckJoshua Bell

Leni BoorstinJames DooleyKerry FarrellJesus Florido

Michael GiacchinoSusan Helfter

Ed HelmsRickey Minor

Angelica Loa PerezYeou-Cheng Ma

Misha PiatigorskyBen Vereen

Eric WhitacreAnthony White

Jeremy Zhu

Staff

Victoria Lanier, Executive DirectorRyan Rowles, Program Director

Alex Collie-Hartmann, Field SupervisorChristine Kim, Development Associate

Lisa Bunbury, Operations Associate

2013-2014 MUSIC TEACHERS

Jamey ArentCarrie Ann BarkHeather Breene

Karen BrownChrista Camilleri

Alex Collie-HartmannTaylor DiBernardo, Intern

Michelle ElliotNicole Elliott

Jennifer HarenJames Klopfleish

Irene NavarroEllen Reid

Marco Rodriguez, InternJohn Storie Michele Suh

Ella WeissTim Winfield

Adopt-A-School Sponsors2013-2014

Christophe BeckJamie and Evelina Christopherson

Michael GiacchinoSteve Jablonsky

Alexa Lee and the Lee FamilyTrevor and Zoe Morris

Joseph Trapanese

Education Through Music-Los Angeles847 N Hollywood Way, Suite 206

Burbank, CA 91505P: 818-433-7600 / F: 818-433-7601

www.etmla.org

Founded in 2006, Education Through Music-Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)3 based on the ETM® model from New York City (founded 1991). We believe every child deserves a well-rounded education, one that

includes music and the arts.