FEBRUARY 2025
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In this issue, we bring you exciting news–we have purchased a home of our own. We also celebrate our successful winter concert, and introduce our new clarinet teacher, Lindsey Ha.
A NOTE FROM JANE
The work that we do right here in the Canal neighborhood is more essential than ever given the charged and challenging political climate facing our community. We remain steadfast as allies and advocates. By providing information and resources, and activating networks and partnerships, we aim to create a safe physical and psychological environment for the entire ELM family. We have developed a task force comprised of ELM administrative staff, teaching artists, our parent coordinator, and board members to address these critical issues and remain nimble responders to our community needs.
The new year brings truly exciting news. Thanks to the generosity of four lead donors, ELM has achieved a significant milestone - we have purchased a home of our own. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us on this journey. While there is still much work to be done to fully bring this dream to life, this achievement fills us with hope and determination. We have selected an extraordinary architect/contractor team who will lead us through the exciting phase of transforming our new building into a center of music, culture, and community.
Please contact me to learn more about our capital campaign, for a tour of our new space, and ways to get involved.
Enjoy this edition of News & Notes, and as always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions, ideas, or feedback.
Warmly,
Jane
Jane Kramer, PhD, Founder and Executive Director
P.S. Please contact me for a tour and to learn how you can support ELM.
A HOME OF OUR OWN
A Center for Music and Culture in the Canal
On December 10th, thanks to the generosity of key ELM supporters, we purchased a home in the community. We are now working closely with our architect and contractor team along with our board to transform our new home into a full fledged music and cultural center where our students can practice, rehearse, study, relax, and our families feel safe and welcome.
Fun facts about our new home:
The building is 7,414 square feet on ¾ acre which is double our current space size
The building is two stories with views east to the Bay and west to Mt. Tam
There will be enough space for ALL of our students to rehearse together
We will have both indoor/outdoor rehearsal and performance space
Our academic programs will have dedicated space
Please contact me for a tour and to learn how you can support ELM.
ELM AWARDED GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Exciting New Grants Supporting our Lullaby Project
ELM is the proud recipient of grants from the California Arts Council, and National Endowment of the Arts (2-year) and the Marin County Office of Equity (2-year). These grants demonstrate the importance of the support, commitment, education, and community we provide for our students. ELM is now being recognized by and receiving multi-year government support at the local, state, and federal levels, which allows us to grow and bring our program to more students.
2024 WINTER CONCERTS
A Smashing Success!
On December 15th, we were treated to an extraordinary afternoon of music during our Winter Concerts. ELM's talented students delivered breathtaking performances, showcasing their creativity, collaboration, and dedication.
Please visit ELM's youtube page to see videos of our student performances.
STAFF UPDATES
Welcome Lindsey!
Please join us in a warm welcome to our new clarinet teacher, Lindsey Ha. Lindsey enjoys teaching students of all ages and believes that musicians of any skill level can find joy in music. She holds a Bachelor of Music from UCLA and a Master of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
April 27
elmCATS Recital & Chamber Music Concert
TBD
Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
Registration coming soon.
June 8
Spring Concert
Marin Center for the Arts, Novato
Pre-Orchestra & Sinfonia Ensembles
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Intermezzo & elmYO Orchestras
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Registration coming soon.
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