The Mission of our Professional Development Initiatives is to further develop and support teaching skills of musicians and teachers so that students' music learning is deepened.
We Aim to:
- Develop a sense of faculty among those who work together in LA Phil's Education programs - LA Phil musicians, teaching artists, school based music specialists, and classroom teachers.
- Demonstrate best teaching and learning practices.
- Investigate the dual role of artist and teacher.
- Share, practice, and develop curricula for specific programs.
- Offer participants more access to the LA Phil's high quality musicians and world-class concert hall.
Music Education Laboratory
Workshops designed to develop the teaching skills of musicians, teaching artists, school music specialists and classroom teachers.
- Goal 1: To create a cohesive faculty that works effectively in classrooms and the community.
- Goal 2: To build teaching capacity by focusing on curriculum, partnership, child development, state learning standards, artistry in the classroom, and assessment.
- 30 hours of professional development per year, which includes an intensive week in the summer, on-going monthly peer exchange meetings, and curriculum-focused sessions throughout the year.
- Workshops often include musicians and teachers learning and working in partnership.
- Honoraria are offered to participants who attend workshops
