Below are photos from the happenings in and through the Neighborhood Music School within the past 6 months.

4th St. Bridge Lighting Event

NMS joined Councilman Jose Huizar and Mayor Anotnio Villaraigosa in sharing a"taste" of music with our community for the holidays celebrations. --December 6th, 2008

Soledad Enrichment Action (SEA) 36th Annual Awards Gala

Neighborhood Music School, with selected string scholarship recipients was the main event for the SEA 36th Annual Awards Gala, at the Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles.

Monthly Showtimes, 2009

Our students continue to impress us with their progress and passion for music. Each month, they perform for their teachers, fellow students and friends & family during an informal recital. We are lucky to teach these kids!

Music Competition

NMS is hosting a Music Competition open for all Boyle Heights residents, students and community members, and will be held in July. While there is some information on funding that remains to be decided upon, below is the basic information you'll need for now. Keep your eyes on this blog (and to the right under "music competition") for more details. An application will be ready as soon as funding is announced.


Get your chops ready for the Music Competition this July 2009. We are looking to uncover local talent!

All those who work, live and attend school in Boyle Heights are invited to join in the event. All ages are welcome! We are looking for talent as well as the ability to perform. Individuals and bands are eligible for participation.

Syles accepted for the competition include: folkloric, reggae, classical, country, Broadway, pop, rock and classic rock.

Cash and educational prizes awarded.

Salesian Boys and Girls Club Performance

On April 30th, a contingent of students from NMS walked just a few blocks to Salesian Boys and Girls Club to share music during the community gathering. Many students performed, including guitar and vocal students. Below is a clip of the String Ensemble performing.