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Neighborhood Music School Association
www.neighborhoodmusic.org
(323) 268-0762 Ext 7
Executive Director: Karen Louis
Mission
Our mission is to not only teach music, but to help our students develop the joys, wonders and skills that passively arise from a multi-faceted music education.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s director of development and/or Executive Director.
I’m involved with Neighborhood Music School through (board member) Germaine Franco. It has been around for 110 years- I couldn’t believe it! It’s a wonderful place where kids that love music and might not have the ability -because maybe their parents can’t afford it- to have classes and be involved. This school allows that access. That’s the beautiful thing about Neighborhood Music School. Literally, I cried when we were playing. I got watery eyes because it was so emotional to see these kids. It’s just love, man. Music is love
Help Build Bright Futures, One Note at a Time
Neighborhood Music School is deeply rooted in equity and inclusion. It has been lovingly teaching music to the immigrant communities of Boyle Heights for generations.
Every year, the school awards $80,000 in scholarships. This year it has set a goal of raising $200,000 to allow the school to continue its robust scholarship program as well as to expand that program and take on more underserved students from other areas of need in Los Angeles.
The Neighborhood Music School was established by musician Carrie Stone Freeman with $1,000 in 1914. With a donation of $1,000 today, you can join its Founders Circle and enjoy special performances and events at the school. Your donation will enable hundreds of low-income students, from across L.A. County, the opportunity to learn music and change their lives, one note at a time.
Key Supporters
The Perenchio Foundation
The Al Sherman Foundation
Colburn Foundation
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Mawardi Foundation
Pasadena Showcase
House for the Arts
Clarence E. Heller Foundation
City of Los Angeles
Department of Cultural Affairs
Los Angeles County
Department of Arts & Culture