ELMCATS

ELMCATS (COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS)

ELM is committed to increasing access to high quality music experiences for our students who show commitment, drive, and talent. elmCATS (Community of Artists, Teachers and Scholars) provides a pathway for dedicated, motivated students to deepen ELM’s impact through a private lesson program that includes: private lessons, chamber music, access to music festivals and summer camps, upgraded instruments, and mentoring, outreach community performances, and community service opportunities.

To this end, we will create a pipeline for ELM students to excel as musicians, to expand their musical horizons and opportunities, and to inspire our younger students and community, the elmCATS program.

ELM Teaching Artists will identify and recommend students for our CATS track.  We will consider playing level, interest, age, length of participation in ELM, demonstrated commitment to their instrument and to our community as indicated by consistency of attendance, level of preparedness, initiative, commitment to and support of their musical peers.

Our inaugural cohort will include 20-22 students from across all instruments and ELM levels (Beethoven, Brahms, and ELMYO).

BENEFITS OF ELMCATS TRACK

Provide ELM students who demonstrate significant commitment and interest in pursuing their music studies with opportunities to engage deeper with their music studies at ELM through private lessons, coached chamber music, and other individualized opportunities to advance their music education.

Present ELM students with opportunities for additional experiences outside of and beyond ELM. 

Grow our pool of students to whom we offer more individualized ELM experiences.

Inspire our younger students to commit deeply to their music studies.

SPONSOR AN ELMCAT

  • MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP

    $225/month pays for weekly private lessons for an elmCAT student.

    Donate $225 a Month

  • YEARLY SPONSORSHIP

    $2,500/year pays for weekly private lessons for an elmCAT student.

    Donate $2,500 a year

ELM provides youth with an immersive music education that empowers them to pursue their dreams and access resources they need to succeed in life.