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With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will provide a music mentorship program for youth at Monroe Community of Schools in North Hills, a community that has long faced chronic underfunding and limited access to the arts. This out-of-school initiative expands access to high-quality music education and meaningful artistic experiences typically unavailable to students in this underserved area. CAC funds are used to support professional mentor compensation.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will expand our music mentorship program to serve youth attending Monroe Community of Schools in the chronically underserved and underfunded community of North Hills, California.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION (MAP) will expand access to tuition-free music education and mentorship for underserved Los Angeles-area youth. MAP provides instrumental, vocal and performance education programs aligned with California Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards fostering positive socio-emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental outcomes.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will provide 15 professional musicians to mentor 300 students in instrumental and choral music each year. The twelve weeks of sequential repertoire-based sessions will be aligned to California VAPA standards, designed to enhance multicultural understanding, skill-building and collaboration.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the CAC, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION will respond to the needs of three Title 1 Inglewood High Schools with LA youth affected by the justice system, by using instrumental music education as a platform creating arts learning opportunities that foster positive socio-emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental outcomes.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION will continue to create access to tuition free Arts learning opportunities for Los Angeles youth in communities of color, by offering instrumental, vocal and performance education programs, aligned with VAPA standards fostering positive socio-emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental outcomes.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will respond to the needs of LA youth vulnerable to being engaged in or by the justice system, by using music education as a platform creating arts learning opportunities that foster positive socio-emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental outcomes.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will respond to the needs of LA youth vulnerable to being engaged in or by the justice system, by using music as a platform to create arts learning opportunities that foster positive socio-emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental outcomes.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION will continue to create access to tuition free Arts learning opportunities for Los Angeles youth in communities of color, by offering instrumental, vocal and performance education programs, aligned with VAPA standards fostering positive socio-emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental outcomes.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will provide to the Taft Charter High School music program 15 highly qualified professional musicians to mentor 300 students in instrumental & choral music. The twelve weeks of sequential repertoire-based sessions will be aligned to California Visual & Performing Arts standards & designed to enhance multicultural understanding, skill-building, creativity & collaboration.Funds will be used for artists fees & supplies.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With CAC support, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC & Chatsworth High School will launch a separate & distinct program expanding MAPs Instrumental Music Instruction Series (in its 5th year) to 150 marginalized at risk students in the San Fernando Valley.16-weeks of tuition-free “Choir & Band” workshops culminate in 2 free performances, engage 25 local teaching artists who provide education in Orchestral, Choral, Latin, Mariachi & Jazz musicianship.Funds will support artist fees & social outreach

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, Musicians at Play Foundation, Inc. will collaborate with 5D SPECTRUM to design a new website & marketing strategy reflecting the quality, diversity & breadth of our instrumental music education programs & Youth Orchestra services while improving public accessibility to a wider range of cultural backgrounds, aesthetics and processes.This project will support Musicians at Plays’ organizational capacity, community impact and long-term sustainability.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from California Arts Council, MUSICIANS AT PLAY FOUNDATION INC will provide 300 youth (ages 11-18) 16 weeks of tuition-free orchestral music instruction at 3 underserved Burbank & LA schools through MAPs’ Youth Orchestra program now in it’s 5th year. 32 repertoire-based workshops aligned to VAPA standards & taught by 25 highly qualified teaching artists will enhance multicultural understanding, focus on skill-building, creativity & collaboration and culminate in public performances.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.

With support from the California Arts Council, Musicians at Play Foundation, Inc. will expand our 8-week music mentorship program currently active in the City of Burbank. Professional musicians from the entertainment industry will be added to engage students in the middle and high school levels who are taking choir, orchestra, and band classes. Through increased scheduling and mentors, we will provide more access to our program serving new students in Burbank and Los Angeles school districts.

Founded in 2015 by the family of renowned film composer John Williams, MAP is a vibrant community of world-class musicians and educators who partner with schools to offer tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring programs for youth ages 12-27 and free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. MAP also offers Career Technical Education training events and opportunities. It began with a single band class at New Roads HS in Santa Monica and has grown to include partnerships with schools and school districts in Burbank, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, Inglewood, and North Hills/Monroe Community. Over the past 10 years, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools (Instrumental Youth Orchestra and Choir), is facilitated by accredited educators who are award-winning professional local musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries in Los Angeles and globally. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops, culminating in public performances. Fourteen disciplines of music are taught, including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

In spring 2022, MAP launched the RISE, an annual multi-week, high-level musicianship training and recording experience offering exposure to career opportunities in film/TV. In 2024, MAP launched the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) to provide world-class training and performance opportunities for young pre-professional musicians. In April 2024, MAP was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized, registered apprenticeship for “Session Musician” and is working on including all instruments within this framework as we build employer partnerships.