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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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.

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 across Los Angeles County to provide tuition-free instrumental and vocal music instruction, coaching, and mentoring for youth ages 5-18, along with free or low-cost professional community concerts in underserved communities. 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, as well as music career training and apprenticeship programs serving young people ages 15-27. Since its inception, MAP programs have impacted more than 41,000 students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Its core instructional program, Artists in Schools, is facilitated by award-winning professional musicians working in the film, concert hall, and recording industries. They provide mentorship and training through sequential workshops in fourteen disciplines (including Choral, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Horn, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, and Piano), culminating in public performances. All programs align with California Visual & Performing Arts Standards.

Our larger goal is to improve the creative workforce pipeline by aligning music education with paid, credentialed career pathways. MAP created two pre-professional training programs—RISE Film Scoring Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles (CO-LA) and, in April 2024, was approved for a groundbreaking, federally recognized apprenticeship supporting twelve music occupations.

MAP is a highly sought-after partner, recognized for high-quality instruction and youth engagement. The program instills confidence, builds teamwork, and prepares youth for a lifelong journey of creativity and growth. Additionally, MAP creates jobs, contracting an average of 150 teaching artists to support approximately 800 classes, workshops, and public events annually. Nearly 70% of the annual budget directly supports professional teaching artists and mentors.