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Los Angeles City Council honors musicians, school programs during LA Music Week
Summary
At its Dec. 10 meeting the council recognized dozens of musicians, music educators and school programs across districts as part of Los Angeles Music Week, presenting certificates to community ensembles, school choirs and individual honorees.
The Los Angeles City Council used the opening portion of its Dec. 10 meeting to recognize musicians, conductors, music educators and school music programs across the city in honor of Los Angeles Music Week.
Council members presented certificates to a long list of honorees — including Dr. Somerville of the Los Angeles Bach Festival, Patricia Crowe of Kaiser Permanente, school music programs from Franklin Avenue Elementary and Venice High School, and numerous community ensembles and individual composers. Several council members spoke about the importance of music education in schools and announced private-sector support for programs and instruments.
Why it mattered: council members emphasized music as a community-building tool and highlighted efforts to restore and expand music instruction in public schools. Presenters noted partnerships with private donors and local businesses that have helped return instrumental and choral programs to a number of schools.
What’s next: the council’s recognition underscores continuing efforts among council offices, local schools and private partners to stabilize and grow music education across the Los Angeles Unified School District.
