PROGRAMS
Outreach Programming
Outreach Programming
Our Outreach Vision is to introduce, explore and inspire community through hands-on introduction, engagement, and education of music and musical concepts.
WE SHARE OUR OUTREACH
In the classroom through the presentation of workshops, residencies and hands-on education and practice.
In the community through performance, demonstration, and as guest artists at resource fairs, festivals, community events and public arenas.
At NMS through community events, open houses, concerts, and activities.
Our Goals
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Introduce musical concepts, instruments, and ideas to the community.​​
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Spark curiosity and connection to music with the community.
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Create connection and opportunity to bring new students to NMS.
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Share joy and the process of music making and education.
Our Partnerships
PUENTE Learning Center
NMS provides year-round music programming for the charter school at PUENTE Learning Center, providing consistent, consecutive music development during the school year through 10-week residencies. PUENTE Learning Center is a long-time partner and neighbor to NMS, and is a LAUSD Charter school for grades TK-5th. PUENTE Learning Center is also a site for the Afterschool and Saturday Immersive Music Challenge, providing 4 hours of music programming beginning in 2nd grade and continuing throughout their elementary education.
Bionic Ear Lab
In Partnership with USC Keck Medical Center, NMS partners with the CI Music Hour with the Bionic Ear Lab, led by Raymond Goldsworthy to provide music insight, leadership and development through the Cochlear Implant Music Hour and the Cochlear Implant Music Studio, led by NMS Teaching Artist Masatoshi Sato. NMS also provides individual lessons to CI users, and serves as a thought and strategy partner in making music accessible, enjoyable, and active for our hearing loss community.
John Tracy Center West Adams
The John Tracy Center mission is to provide parent-centered services locally and globally to children with hearing loss, offering families hope, guidance, and encouragement. NMS provides ten-week weekly residencies to the Preschool and Toddler groups, incorporating sound, music play, and engagement on a consistent and joyful basis through early childhood music and movement classes. NMS also provides support to teachers and families in incorporating music into the daily patterns of the classrooms and families.
Immersive Music Challenge
The Immersive Music Challenge is a national initiative launched by the D’Addario Foundation in 2024 to measure the positive impact of sequential, supported music education after school in low income communities beginning in 2nd grade. Neighborhood Music School is the Los Angeles local partner, and provides 4 hours of music programming to schools in 3 districts: LAUSD (PUENTE Learning Center), Little Lake School District (Paddison Elementary, Lakeview Elementary) and Long Beach Unified School District (Jackie Robinson Academy).
Art in the Park
Art in the Park is located in Hermon Park in Northeast LA and is a partner site of the DCA. Their mission is to provide low-no cost programming to the community through hosting organizations, artists and activities throughout the year. Community Band, led by NMS Teaching artist, Stuart Wheeler, invites musicians of all skill levels, ages, & backgrounds to play together weekly as an NMS Ensemble at the Art in the Park space. Latin Jazz Sessions, led by Matthew Hernandez, provides an all-ages/all-levels environment to learn and play Latin Jazz. As does Community Band, Latin Jazz Sessions creates opportunities to play together and in the community upon request.
Classes at Art in the Park
Join us for special group class programs at our partner location, Art in the Park! All classes are tuition-free through support from the Department of Cultural Affairs, LA County Department of Arts and Culture, and California Arts Council.
Latin Percussion Lab
Thursdays 3:30-4:15pm (K-5th grade)
Latin Jazz Sessions
Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm (all ages)
Interested in learning more about our NMS Outreach opportunities?
We’d love to partner with you!
Reach out to us at info@neighborhoodmusic.org for more information.