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09/01/2026

Our 2025–2026 Annual Report is here! 🎶

This year, over 18,000 underserved students across 51 NYC schools experienced high-quality music education each week, while ETM continued to invest in music educators, build new partnerships, and expand the reach of our work.

From more than 100 school concerts and 32 student ensembles to new collaborations with YouTube, TED-Ed, Universal Music Group, and New York City Public Schools, it was a year that showed just how much music can make possible.

As we look ahead to ETM’s 35th anniversary, we’re excited to build on this momentum and bring music education to even more students.

🔗 Explore the stories, milestones, and impact of an extraordinary year in our 2025–2026 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/3OTVLoF

🎵 Help us build on this momentum and make music education possible for more students: https://bit.ly/46wWq8d

08/27/2026

We’re excited to share that Education Through Music has been selected to receive a Community Music Grant from The D'Addario Foundation! 🎶

We’re grateful for the D’Addario Foundation’s investment in expanding access to high-quality music education. This support will help more students in under-resourced New York City schools learn, grow in confidence, and experience the joy of making music together.

Thank you to the D’Addario Foundation for supporting ETM and helping music thrive in our school communities!

08/25/2026

Join us for a special evening of music at Carnegie Hall! 🎹

On October 24, acclaimed pianist and composer Richard Atkins takes the stage for Pianistically Speaking, a solo piano program spanning Chopin to Gershwin alongside his own evocative compositions.

As a special highlight of the evening, Jason Afovi, a recent student at ETM partner school P.S. 236 Langston Hughes in the Bronx, will join Richard for a performance on the Carnegie Hall stage.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Jason’s musical journey, a reflection of music’s capacity to spark creativity, build confidence, and open new possibilities for students.

A portion of proceeds from the evening will benefit Education Through Music, reflecting Richard Atkins’ and ETM’s shared belief in the transformative power of music.

📍 Carnegie Hall
📅 October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music and a special moment for Jason on the Carnegie Hall stage! 🎶

🎟️ Reserve your tickets: https://bit.ly/4qA8QoV

08/24/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Carter Faith and Stetson for celebrating the power of music education with a generous $10,000 gift to Education Through Music!

The gift comes as Carter and Stetson celebrate the release of Cherry Valley Forever and their limited-edition “Your Stetson Looks Good On Me” trucker hat, inspired by the opening lyric of the song “Pearl-Handled Pistol.”

“Knowing $10,000 will be donated to help facilitate music education for underserved students is honestly the part that gets me. That’s the stuff that really matters,” Carter shared.

Thank you, Carter and Stetson, for including ETM in this special moment and helping bring music education to more students in under-resourced schools. And congratulations, Carter, on Cherry Valley Forever!

08/20/2026

In less than a week, ETM Academy is back! 🎶

Our premier professional development intensive brings together new and returning ETM music teachers, staff, and expert facilitators for a week of training, collaboration, and community building.

Through hands-on learning and shared experiences, Academy helps educators strengthen their practice, grow professionally, and prepare for a successful and meaningful school year.

As we count down to this year’s Academy, we’re looking back at a few memorable moments from last year. We can’t wait to welcome our teaching community back!

Don’t miss a beat! Subscribe to our newsletter to see how the preparation at ETM Academy comes to life in classrooms throughout the school year: https://etmonline.org/ 🔗

08/12/2026

⛳ Tee up for ETM’s 4th Annual Golf Outing!

As Education Through Music celebrates 35 years of bringing music education to New York City students, we’re heading back to Wykagyl Country Club for a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back.

Join us on Monday, October 5, and help raise critical funds to bring high-quality music education to underserved students across NYC.

🏌️ Golf, brunch, cocktail hour & dinner
🎟️ Dinner-only tickets available
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities

Register today and join us on the green! https://give.etmonline.org/2026golf

07/30/2026

A message straight from the hearts of our students and teachers. 💙✨

To Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: thank you for your extraordinary support of Education Through Music! Because of your generosity, thousands more NYC students will have the opportunity to learn, create, perform, and discover the power of music. 🎵

We asked our students and teachers to share what music means to them, and to send a thank-you message in their own words. Watch the video to hear their stories and see why access to music education matters. 🎬

Join Taylor and Travis in helping more students discover their voice through music:
🔗 ETMonline.org/donate

Together, we can ensure every child experiences the life-changing power of music education.

07/20/2026

The conversation continues!

We’re grateful to Radar Online for featuring ETM CEO Dr. Janice Weinman in a thoughtful conversation about the impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s extraordinary gift to ETM.

In the interview, Janice shares how this transformative support will help expand access to high-quality music education, strengthen our partnerships with New York City public schools, and create new opportunities for students across the city.

We’re excited for what this support will make possible for students, teachers, and school communities.

Read the full interview: https://etmonline.org/news/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-2-million-gift-education-through-music/

07/15/2026

Looking back on one of the highlights of our school year. 🎶

We're still reflecting on the joy, talent, and community that filled 11 Out Loud: Uplifting Student Voices!

More than 300 students from eight ETM partner schools came together for an unforgettable celebration of music, creativity, and the power of arts education. From inspiring performances to the festival finale, every moment showcased what students can achieve when they have access to high-quality music education.

A special thank you to our partners at District 11, our participating schools, dedicated music teachers, families, and everyone who helped make this festival possible.

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments. 💛

07/07/2026

A moment of impact. A spotlight on the power of music education. 🎶✨

Last week, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $2 million gift to Education Through Music generated national attention, amplifying ETM’s mission to bring high-quality music education to students across New York City.

We’re grateful for their extraordinary generosity and for the incredible media coverage that helped share this moment and introduce more people to the impact of ETM’s work.

The celebration continues beyond this moment. Help us keep the momentum going and ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through music.

Join us in Making Minds Sing! Give today: https://bit.ly/4grS60f

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