named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
ETM Academy
Professional development program for music teachers that includes training in lesson planning, assessment, and classroom instruction prior to the start of the school year
Music Teacher Workforce Development Program
Pipeline initiative that trains music teacher interns and places them in partner schools, providing mentorship and professional development to grow the next generation of music educators
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 4 activities
- Deliver comprehensive music education as a core subject in under-resourced schoolsProvides direct, high-quality music education programming to students in under-resourced schools, integrating music as a core subject to improve academic achievement, school motivation, and self-confidence. Serves approximately 19,000 students in Los Angeles (ETM-LA), nearly 2,000 in Colorado, and tens of thousands in New York City through partnerships with public schools.
- Develop music teachers through pre-service training and internship programsBuilds a pipeline of high-quality music educators through the Music Teacher Workforce Development Program, including pre-service training via ETM Academy, internships, mentorship pairings with alumni teachers, and instructional supervision for goal-setting and teaching improvement.
- Place and support music educators in public schoolsPlaces music educators in New York City Department of Education schools, including long-term placements such as at P.S. 24 in the Bronx, and supports their professional integration and employment within the public school system.
- Provide professional development and teaching resources for music educatorsOffers ongoing professional development sessions, curriculum catalogs with lesson plans, teaching benchmarks by grade level, and access to a repertoire catalog through the alumni network to strengthen music teaching practices across partner schools.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Adapt music instruction for students with disabilitiesModifies classroom setups and teaching techniques to ensure inclusive music education for students with disabilities, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes through tailored instructional approaches.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Facilitate instrument and resource donations for music programsOrganizes and facilitates the donation of musical instruments and educational resources, such as the delivery of 1,000 ukuleles and three DJ decks, to support music instruction and student creativity in partner schools.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Support student musical performance and public engagementOrganizes and hosts performance events including annual concerts, choir festivals, Battle of the Bands, and civic event appearances to showcase student growth in musical skills, confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Events feature hundreds of students from partner schools and include professional accompaniment and public recognition.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.64M
Contributions & grants$2.49M54%
Program service revenue$1.95M42%
Investment income$201K4%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$6.26M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$4.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.31M
Cash$1.41M
Investments$1.35M
Liabilities$1.67M
Net assets$4.63M
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WEINMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 45 | $300K |
| RAINAH BERLOWITZ | SECRETARY/SR. DIR. FINANCE | 45 | $153K |
| STEPANIE NANTELL | SENIOR DIR OF PROGRAMS | 45 | $137K |
| MIRANDA ALTMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $133K |
board members · 21
- ALEXIS ROSENBLUM — BOARD MEMBER
- ALY ALIBHAI — VICE CHAIR
- AMIE PATEL — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNIE DUTOIT — BOARD MEMBER
- BEN HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH KERN — BOARD MEMBER
- CECIL SMART JR — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS ATLAS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID EVANS — BOARD MEMBER
- GABRIEL HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- GERARD SCHUMM — BOARD MEMBER
- HEIDI STAMAS — CO-CHAIR
- IGOR YASENOVETS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH F MCDONALD — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSHUA BELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JUNE WU — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHERINE ELLIOTT — TREASURER
- MANOJ SUSARLA — BOARD MEMBER
- MEISHA PORTER — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SCHAEFER — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD BERNSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Academy of Mount St. Ursula Partner — ETM partner school hosting the Battle of the Bands event and fielding student bands.
- Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Partner — ETM teacher presents research on personalized music teaching at the ABLE Assembly Conference hosted by the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.
- Bronx Borough President's Office Partner — Collaborated to provide a performance opportunity for students at the State of the Borough Address.
- Daniel Meinhardt Partner — Served as accompanist for the grand finale performance at the 11 Out Loud choir festival.
- District 11 Partner — Co-hosted the 11 Out Loud choir festival with Education Through Music, reflecting a shared commitment to high-quality music education in New York City public schools.
- Education Through Music-Colorado Partner — Independent affiliate that implements the ETM model in Colorado.
- Education Through Music-Los Angeles Partner — Independent affiliate that implements the ETM model in Los Angeles.
- Guitar Center Music Foundation Partner — Provided support for the donation of 1,000 ukuleles and three DJ decks to NYC schools.
- Jim Roppo Funder — Chairman and CEO of Republic Records and 2026 honoree of Education Through Music’s Making Minds Sing! Gala.
- Kristin Marchilena Partner — Served as guest conductor for the grand finale performance at the 11 Out Loud choir festival.
- Leah Thakur Partner — ETM alumni and mentor teacher who supported intern Jade Brathwaite at P.S. 483 in the Bronx.
- MS/HS 223X Partner — ETM partner school participating in the Battle of the Bands with student bands.
- NAfME Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to promote music education and career pathways for aspiring music teachers.
- NBCUniversal Partner — Collaborates with Education Through Music and PhillyCAM on the Creative Impact Lab initiative.
- New York City Council Government — Partners with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs to provide public funding support for Education Through Music's programs.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support in partnership with the City Council for Education Through Music's programs.
- New York State Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz Government — Joined the 11 Out Loud choir festival celebration, supporting student participation in music education.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for Education Through Music's programs.
- One World Middle School Partner — ETM partner school participating in the Battle of the Bands with student bands.
- P.S. 130 Partner — Hosts ETM music teachers and provides classroom space for music instruction in the Bronx.
- P.S. 195 Partner — Hosts ETM's mentorship component of the Music Teacher Workforce Development Program.
- P.S. 24 Partner — Placed and supported a music teacher at this New York City public school.
- P.S. 72 Partner — ETM partner school where students participated in a public performance through the organization's program.
- Republic Records: Kids & Family Partner — Collaborated on a donation initiative and school visit to support music education.
- Taylor Swift Funder — Provided a $2 million gift to support music education programs in under-resourced New York City schools.
- The Inner Circle Partner — Collaborates with ETM to host student performances at its annual gala event.
- Travis Kelce Funder — Co-contributed a $2 million gift with Taylor Swift to support music education programs in under-resourced New York City schools.
- YouTube Partner — Partners with Education Through Music to support music education content on its platform.
- under-resourced schools Partner — Partners with under-resourced schools to deliver music education as a core subject.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Integration for Academic and Personal Developmentmethodology: arts-integrationBy embedding music education as a core academic subject through certified teachers, structured curricula, and performance opportunities, we improve academic achievement, school motivation, and self-confidence in students, because music engagement fosters cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
- Comprehensive and Culturally Responsive Pedagogymethodology: comprehensive_and_culturally_responsive_teachingBy using a sequential, developmentally structured music curriculum that incorporates Kodály and Dalcroze methods, kinesthetic learning, and culturally relevant content, we ensure equitable, inclusive, and effective music education because aligned pedagogical approaches enhance literacy, engagement, and belonging.
- Inclusive and Adaptive Music Instructionmethodology: inclusive_adaptive_learningBy personalizing music instruction and adapting techniques—such as alternative violin methods or collaborative team teaching—we support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, because flexible, inclusive pedagogy enables full participation and transformative outcomes for all learners.
- Performance and Community Engagement as Learning Reinforcementmethodology: performance-based_community_engagementBy creating public performance opportunities in civic settings and large-scale festivals, we reinforce student confidence, collaboration, and community investment in music education, because public recognition and peer connection deepen engagement and validate learning.
- Systems-Level Integration Through Partnerships and Workforce Developmentmethodology: systems_integrationBy building teacher pipelines and securing public funding partnerships, we institutionalize sustainable music education in underserved schools, because systemic integration ensures long-term access and equity.