Education Through Music-Los Angeles

"Frozen" Composer Christophe Beck and Kristen Bell Reunite at Education Through Music-Los Angeles Gala

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fredag, december 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Education Through Music-Los Angeles ( etmla.org ) hosted its 18th Year Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Education Through Music-Los Angeles ( etmla.org ) hosted its 18th Year Benefit Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
  • Supporters from the music, film, business, and education communities attended ETM-LA's annual fundraiser to give the gift of music to local under-resourced schools.
  • The holiday fête honored Shining Star Awardees Christophe Beck (Composer; Disney's Frozen, Frozen II, Marvel's Ant-Man), Music Educator Lydia Lee (Vocal Music Director, John Muir Middle School), and SEL4CA (Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California).
  • In honor of Beck, Frozen star Kristen Bell performed the song, "More Than Just the Spare," which was cut from the original film and "holds a very special place in my heart."

CHRISTOPHER LENNERTZ TO BE NAMED A BMI ICON AT THE 39TH ANNUAL BMI FILM, TV AND VISUAL MEDIA AWARDS

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torsdag, april 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is proud to name composer Christopher Lennertz a BMI Icon at the 39th Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 10th in Beverly Hills, CA. The GRAMMY award-winning and two-time Emmy nominated composer will be receiving BMI's highest honor for his significant contributions to the music community and exceptional body of work across film, television and gaming. In addition, the ceremony will celebrate the composers of the previous year's top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series and highest-ranking cable and streamed media programs. The evening will be hosted by BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media, Tracy McKnight.

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  • The Ceremony Will Also Salute the Previous Year's Top Composers for Film, TV and Visual Media on May 10th in Beverly Hills
    LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is proud to name composer Christopher Lennertz a BMI Icon at the 39th Annual BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards on May 10th in Beverly Hills, CA.
  • The evening will be hosted by BMI President and CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media, Tracy McKnight.
  • "We're thrilled to celebrate Christopher Lennertz and his tremendous musical accomplishments by presenting him the BMI Icon Award," said McKnight.
  • McKnight added, "We look forward to saluting all of our award-winning composers and celebrating the best of music in film, TV and visual media."

Public Television's Instructional Learning Series Let's Learn Returns with New Episodes Beginning April 1

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tisdag, mars 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's Learn, The WNET Group's daily instructional learning series for children ages 3 to 7, launches new episodes beginning Saturday, April 1 on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and letslearn.org. The series debuts 20 episodes, additional content partners and added accessibility features. Let's Learn also debuts a new website in April. In the New York metro area, Let's Learn airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on THIRTEEN and 4 p.m. on WLIW21. New episodes begin airing Monday, April 3.

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  • In the New York metro area, Let's Learn airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on THIRTEEN and 4 p.m. on WLIW21.
  • Let's Learn serves as a supplemental resource to support children's learning at home and in the classroom.
  • "Let's Learn stands out because it features teachers who speak to kids directly, inviting them to learn."
  • Educators can also access guidance on how to use Let's Learn in the classroom on PBS Learning Media .

The Planetary Society Welcomes Jim Suh, Chief Financial Officer

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torsdag, september 22, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After searching the cosmos for the right candidate, The Planetary Society recently announced that Jim Suh has been named as their new Chief Financial Officer. Suh brings to The Planetary Society over 20 years of finance and business administration experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. He most recently worked in nonprofit as Controller for the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and prior to that he was the Director of Operations and Finance for Education Through Music – Los Angeles.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After searching the cosmos for the right candidate, The Planetary Society recently announced that Jim Suh has been named as their new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Suh brings to The Planetary Society over 20 years of finance and business administration experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors.
  • "I'm honored to work for The Planetary Society," said Suh, "and I am passionate about using my multi-faced background and broad skillset to serve this community."
  • Chief Operating Officer of The Planetary Society, Jennifer Vaughn, said, "We are thrilled to have Jim join our team at The Planetary Society.

We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) Expands Support for Mental Health, Youth Mentorship and Social Emotional Learning in Under-Resourced Communities

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torsdag, september 8, 2022
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MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) officially announces its 2022 grant recipients. The announcement was made today by WAAM's Managing Director, Mary Crawford.

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  • WAAM's Music Impact Research Center's focus on data analysis and measurement is a central element of its comprehensive evaluation and selection process.
  • These grants fund programs that empower youth through music and mentorship, foster social emotional learning, combat the burgeoning mental health crisis exacerbated by the Covid pandemic, and aim to disrupt the cycle of poverty.
  • Jazz House Kids offers music education, performance training and mentorship to create social equality through jazzthe original American musical genre.
  • The Atlanta Music Project provides myriad tuition free youth training and performance opportunities in under-resourced communities to create life changing outcomes.

Debbie Allen and ABC 'black-ish' Star Anthony Anderson Join Special Guests at the Education Through Music-Los Angeles Gala

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torsdag, november 14, 2019
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Emmy-Nominated Actor/Comedian Anthony Anderson (ABC's black-ish) opened the annual fte followed by a captivating performance from 49 ETM-LA alumni and students from Hooper Ave. and Providencia Elementary Schools.

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  • Emmy-Nominated Actor/Comedian Anthony Anderson (ABC's black-ish) opened the annual fte followed by a captivating performance from 49 ETM-LA alumni and students from Hooper Ave. and Providencia Elementary Schools.
  • With the Rickey Minor Band, Grammy-Nominated Vocalist Ledisi gave a spellbinding, soulful tribute to Aretha Franklin while Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Dave Koz charmed the audience.
  • As Emmy-Winning Director and Choreographer Debbie Allen (Grey's Anatomy) presented Minor his award, he broke into dance on his way to the stage.
  • Education Through Music-Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to provide music in disadvantaged schools to enhance students' academic achievement, creativity, and overall development.

Hollywood Unites with Education Through Music-Los Angeles to Celebrate Cultural Diversity and Give Local Youth a Voice

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tisdag, mars 19, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --OnMarch 13-14, 2019,Education Through Music-Los Angeles hosted its9thAnnual Music Unites the World Festivalat the Skirball Cultural Center as part ofMusic In Our Schools Month(National Association for Music Education).

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --OnMarch 13-14, 2019,Education Through Music-Los Angeles hosted its9thAnnual Music Unites the World Festivalat the Skirball Cultural Center as part ofMusic In Our Schools Month(National Association for Music Education).
  • The two-day festival showcased the musical achievement of Los Angeles youth, along with the transformative power of music to unify people of all ages and from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and geographies.
  • An ETM-LA student remarked, "I think it's amazing how fast we can make friends just by the love of music."
  • The two-day festival culminated with hundreds of youth voices united in song on the 2019 ETM-LA winning composition, "Music Unites the World."

Stars And Royalty Align To Keep The Music Playing With Education Through Music-Los Angeles

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onsdag, oktober 3, 2018
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PALOS VERDES, Calif., Oct. 3,2018 /PRNewswire/ --On September 29, Broadway and TV stars aligned to create heartfelt music at a private soire benefiting Education Through Music-Los Angeles ' music education programs in disadvantaged Los Angeles County schools.

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  • PALOS VERDES, Calif., Oct. 3,2018 /PRNewswire/ --On September 29, Broadway and TV stars aligned to create heartfelt music at a private soire benefiting Education Through Music-Los Angeles ' music education programs in disadvantaged Los Angeles County schools.
  • In addition, tap dancing from Flannery, moving musical numbers and speeches, and an emotionally-charged finale from Evans left guests enthralled.
  • The artists shared their personal views on the importance of keeping music in schools.
  • Board Member Lennertz stated, "The mission of ensuring every child has access to quality music education at an early age is so vitally important.