Join Education Through Music-LA’s 19th Benefit Gala: Celebrate Music Education in Schools

Education Through Music-Los Angeles Benefit Gala

Event Details

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Location: Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
• Purpose: Fundraiser to support music programs in under-resourced schools

Honorees

• Blake Neely: ETM-LA Board Member, Emmy-Winning Composer
• Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles: Music Educator and Award-Winning Composer/Conductor
• GameSoundCon: Corporate Partner and Leader in Video Game Music/Sound Design

Host

• Karen David: Actor/Singer/Songwriter known for roles in “The Irrational,” “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” “Galavant.”

Special Guests

• Performers: Greg Berlanti, Suzanna Guzmán, SYML, Harvard-Westlake Jazz Singers, ETM-LA student ensembles.
• Honorary Chair Members: Includes notable figures such as Stephen Amell, Christophe Beck, Alvin Chea, and Michael Giacchino.

Impact of ETM-LA

• ETM-LA provides music education in under-resourced schools.
• Serving 41 schools and approximately 18,000 students across various neighborhoods including Bellflower, Boyle Heights, and South Central.

Quotes

Dr. Robles stated, “To expose young people to music is beneficial for our society. ETM-LA provides the necessary resources for students to access music education.”

Sponsors

Major corporate sponsors include Amazon MGM Studios, BMI, and Warner Bros. Studios.

About the Honorees

• Blake Neely: Eight-time EMMY® Award nominee, recognized for his original theme music in “The Flight Attendant.” His works have been performed in esteemed venues like The Kennedy Center.
• Dr. Robles: A noted soprano who has performed in various media, including films like “Frozen 2” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
• GameSoundCon: Founded by Brian Schmidt, this event focuses on video game music and sound design education, attracting professionals from the gaming audio industry.

For more information about ETM-LA, visit ETM-LA.