Bloom Arts Foundation will use CAC General Operating Support funds to deliver inclusive, culturally relevant music and dance education to PreK–6th grade students across Los Angeles County, with a focus on underserved Title I public schools. Funds will support weekly in-school classes, Interactive Assemblies, professional development for educators, and global exchange initiatives through our Futures in Tune program. Our sequential curriculum is grounded in the philosophy of Orff Schulwerk and inclusive of students with disabilities through adapted instruments and sensory support. CAC support enables us to expand access to communities historically excluded from arts learning, uplift cultural heritage through performances by culture-bearer Teaching Artists, and build long-term partnerships that center joy, creativity, and belonging. By embedding arts deeply into school culture, we foster student confidence, connection, and lifelong engagement in the arts.
In-School Weekly Classes:
Our primary program offers progressive music and dance education inspired by the philosophy of Orff Schulwerk and the science of Gordon Music Learning Theory. In it, we deliver weekly 30-50 minute classes for 10-35 weeks, meeting California Arts Standards. Students explore diverse styles through voice, drums, shakers, rhythm sticks, recorders, ukuleles, and adaptive instruments. We modify our curriculum to make it more accessible for students with disabilities and provide Sensory Kits. Our sequential curriculum builds a foundation for collaboration, creativity, and teaches fundamental music skills for youth who lack arts access.
Interactive Assemblies:
We produce high-energy, interactive performances where students engage with global traditions through singing, dancing, and instrument play. Assemblies feature call-and-response, storytelling, and cultural celebrations such as Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Month. Assemblies are one hour each and designed for about 150 students. We typically perform two to four assemblies in the same day to reach all of the students in one school.
Futures in Tune:
Our global initiative connects students in Los Angeles, Mumbai, and South Africa through collaborative music projects in multiple languages. Through our international partners, we employ local educators and provide instruments to create cross-cultural exchanges that build empathy and community.
Professional Development for Educators:
We train classroom teachers to integrate music, movement, and rhythm into core subjects, classroom rituals, and school culture. We also train all of our Teaching Artists. Our workshops, coaching, and multimedia resources empower educators, regardless of musical background.
Why This Matters:
According to Create California, in the school year 2019/2020 only 11% of California schools offered a sequential, standards-based course of study in all four of the arts disciplines required by California state policy. As an arts partner, we help fill this gap—bringing inclusive, joyful learning experiences that foster creativity, equity, and belonging.

