What happens when music meets technology?
Last week, students from One World Middle School (Bronx), P.S./M.S. 138 (Brooklyn), and ReStart Academy (Queens) spent the day at Google exploring the intersection of music, creativity, AI, and innovation.
Building on ETM’s partnership with YouTube and TED-Ed’s Think Like a Musician series, students experimented with music-making through vibe coding and AI alongside YouTube volunteers, discovering new ways technology can inspire creativity and self-expression.
Thank you to Google, YouTube, and ETM Board Member Waleed Diab for making this incredible experience possible! 🎶✨
Want to explore more? Check out the Think Like a Musician videos and interactive playables at the link in our bio or visit etmonline.org/think-like-a-musician/.
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06/16/2026
🎶 300+ students. 8 schools. One stage. 🎶
On June 10, the District 11 & Education Through Music (ETM) choir festival - 11 Out Loud: Uplifting Student Voices! - brought together over 300 student voices from across New York City Public Schools for a powerful day of music-making at Lehman College.
This marked our first large-scale student festival since before the pandemic, and the energy, creativity, and joy on stage made it worth the wait. From solo moments to full-ensemble performances, students showcased the impact of daily music education in their schools.
✨ Participating schools included: PS 357 Young Voices Academy, PS 96, PS 169 Baychester Academy, PS 105, PS 121, PS/MS 498 Van Nest Academy, P.S. 103, and MS 180.
A special thank you to our partners at District 11, under the leadership of Superintendent Cristine Vaughan, New York State Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, and our incredible school leaders and music educators.
🎤 A highlight of the day was the finale sing-along led by guest conductor Kristin Marchilena, bringing all students together in a joyful celebration of community and music.
💛 Thank you to everyone who helped make this unforgettable festival possible.
👉 Swipe to see highlights from this inspiring day of student voices.
This spring, thousands of students across New York City are stepping onto the stage for their school concerts after a year of music in their classrooms.
What looks simple on stage is the result of months of learning, practice, and steady guidance happening long before the performance.
For Kaela, that work shows up in choir: “I feel like I’ve become more of a leader in my class because I’m in the choir.”
Moments like this are happening in classrooms across the city, week after week, shaping how students see themselves long before they ever step onto a stage.
And today is , a reminder that support already set aside can be put to work right away for students in classrooms like these, especially as we approach the end of our fiscal year on June 30.
Help sustain music education in NYC schools: 🔗 etmonline.org/donate
06/04/2026
📸 A few more moments from ETM's 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands!
We're looking back on an unforgettable day where seven bands from three ETM partner schools came together to share their music and celebrate a year of growth, collaboration, and dedication.
Thank you to our students, teachers, and school partners at , , and for making this event such a success. It was inspiring to see so many young musicians support one another and showcase everything they've been working on throughout the year.
We're also grateful to our guest judges Chris Atlas (), Dion Summers (), and Alan Davis for lending their expertise and encouraging the next generation of performers.
Congratulations to every band that participated. These photos capture just a few of the standout moments from a fantastic day of music-making. 🎸✨
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🤘 Battle of the Bands is back!
Seven student rock bands from three ETM partner schools took the stage at for our 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands, bringing the energy, talent, and some seriously impressive performances.
A huge shout out to our teachers, students, and school partners at , , and for bringing your best. The positive energy, musicianship, and school spirit on display were second to none! ⚡️
Special thanks to our guest judges Chris Atlas , Dion Summers , and Alan Davis for spending the day with us and supporting our young musicians.
Congratulations to all of the students who performed. We loved seeing your hard work and confidence shine on stage. Keep rocking! 🤘🎸🥁🎤
More photos coming soon!
06/01/2026
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
As the school year comes to a close, thousands of students at ETM partner schools are ending the year with greater confidence, academic growth, and a deeper sense of belonging through music education.
For one fourth-grade student at PS 206 in Queens, choir helped transform stage fright into self-assurance and connection.
“When we sing together,” Marielle says, “it feels like my classroom is my music family.”
As public funding priorities continue to shift, access to arts education remains at risk for many students and schools. Your support helps ensure music programs not only continue, but grow to reach even more children across New York City.
Help us finish the fiscal year strong and give more students the chance to discover their voice through music: etmonline.org/donate
05/20/2026
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! 🎶
05/14/2026
🎉 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! 🤍
05/06/2026
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! 💙
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