Education Through Music

We’re excited to share that ETM CEO Janice Weinman will be speaking at the New York Music Month Conference on June 3!

Her session, “Making Minds Sing: A New Model for Music Education,” will showcase ETM’s innovative and sustainable approach to expanding access to high-quality music education, and the powerful impact music has on student success, school communities, and educational equity.

Presented as part of the June is New York Music Month initiative from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYU Steinhardt Music Business.

🎟️ Secure your spot today: https://tickets.nyu.edu/nymm2026

What a night! ✨🎶 The 2026 ETM Gala brought together an incredible community of supporters and industry leaders to celebrate the transformative power of music education.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Making Minds Sing! and helped make the evening such a tremendous success. Because of your generosity, ETM surpassed its fundraising goals and will continue bringing life-changing music education to thousands of NYC public school students.

A special thank you to our honorees Jim Roppo of Republic Records, Peter Rosenthal of Rosenthal Capital Group, and Deborah Romano of JLL, our dynamic emcee Xavier “X” Jernigan, and the extraordinary ETM students who truly stole the show. And an unforgettable finale from FLO brought the celebration to an amazing close!

It’s not too late to support ETM’s mission. Follow the link to make a donation, view gala highlights, and see more photos 📸 from the evening: etmonline.org/gala

Together, we’re continuing to change lives through music and keep Making Minds Sing! 🎶

🎉 The ETM 2026 Gala is officially SOLD OUT!

Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of so many, the event has reached capacity. We’re deeply grateful for this incredible show of support for music education and for students in under-resourced NYC schools.

If you were hoping to attend, you can join the waitlist in case additional seats become available.

You can still make an impact by supporting ETM’s work. Every gift helps ensure that thousands of NYC students continue to have access to the life-changing power of music education.

🔗 Join the waitlist or donate: https://ibidmobile.net/etm/reservations/

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait for May 18! 🤍

We’re so grateful to volunteers from Neuberger Berman for supporting Education Through Music during ! 🎶

Thank you for assembling gift bags and creating thoughtful thank-you cards—these gestures truly make our teachers feel appreciated and celebrated.

We’re thankful to have you as part of this work! 💙

Interested in volunteering or partnering with ETM? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

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All week long, we’re celebrating the incredible ETM Teachers who bring music to life in classrooms across NYC! Your passion, creativity, and dedication make a lasting impact by sparking curiosity, building confidence, and creating spaces where students can express themselves and connect through music.

Because of you, students discover their voices, experience joy in learning, and feel inspired every day. We’re so thankful for the heart and aenergy you pour into your work and for the difference you make in so many lives.

To our teachers, we appreciate you today and always. 💛

We’re three weeks away from ETM’s 2026 Gala! 🙌

Join us for an inspiring evening of entertainment, philanthropy, and student performances celebrating the power and impact of music education. You have until May 1st to be featured as a sponsor!

This year, we’re proud to honor Deborah Romano (Executive Managing Director, JLL), Jim Roppo (Chairman & CEO, ), and Peter Rosenthal (Co-President, Rosenthal Capital Group). With a special performance by the critically acclaimed R&B girl group and Xavier "X" Jernigan as our emcee, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night!

🎟️ Secure your tickets and sponsorships at the link in our bio or etmonline.org/gala
🗓️ Monday, May 18
📍 583 Park Avenue

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

“What holds us back is not the demand for music education — it’s the funding to meet it.”

In this in-depth interview with ValiantCEO, ETM's CEO, Dr. Janice Weinman, reflects on both the urgency and the opportunity in expanding access to arts education across NYC’s public schools. From strengthening teacher pipelines to demonstrating measurable academic impact, she shares how ETM is building a scalable model for lasting change.

At its core, our mission is simple but powerful - to ensure every child has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive through high-quality music education.

Read the full interview to learn more. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dGz9FK