Debbie Allen & Anthony Anderson Join Special Guests at the Education Through Music-Los Angeles Gala

Debbie Allen and ABC ‘black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson Join Special Guests at the Education Through Music-Los Angeles Gala

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (www.etmla.org) hosted its 14th Annual Benefit Gala at the Beverly Wilshire to raise awareness for music in disadvantaged LA County schools. Supporters gathered to celebrate the 2019 Shining Star Honorees: Emmy Award-Winning Music Director & Producer Rickey Minor (Stevie Wonder, American Idol), Music Educator Angela Woo, and Cusumano Real Estate Group.

Emmy-Nominated Actor/Comedian Anthony Anderson (ABC’s black-ish) opened the annual féte followed by a captivating performance from 49 ETM-LA alumni and students from Hooper Ave. and Providencia Elementary Schools. With the Rickey Minor Band, Grammy-Nominated Vocalist Ledisi gave a spellbinding, soulful tribute to Aretha Franklin while Grammy-Nominated Saxophonist Dave Koz charmed the audience. As Emmy-Winning Director and Choreographer Debbie Allen (Grey’s Anatomy) presented Minor his award, he broke into dance on his way to the stage.

Ledisi poignantly shared that she herself was a beneficiary of in-school music education: “I would not be who I am if it weren’t for organizations like ETM-LA.” Minor, whom Ledisi thanked for his long-time mentorship, shared, “Music has changed not only my life, but it changes the vibration of this planet. Through music, we can make this world a better place.”

Woo remarked, “I look forward every day to being inspired by my students.” One ETM-LA parent shared, “music is the best thing that could ever happen to a child.”

Lola Debney and Alecia Spendlove served as Gala Co-Chairs; Honorary Hosts included Christophe Beck, Andra Day, John Debney, Michael Giacchino, Jennifer Hudson, Quincy Jones, John Legend, Diana Ross, Randy Spendlove, and Diane Warren. Other notables on hand included Ernie Fields, Jr., Julianne Jordan, Christopher Lennertz, Manny & Terri Marroquin, Carin & Mark McGrath, Blake Neely, Rudy Sarzo, Rob Simonsen, and Joseph Trapanese.

ETM-LA currently serves approximately 17,500 schoolchildren with weekly music as part of the core curriculum in such diverse communities as Bellflower, Boyle Heights, Burbank, Compton, Chinatown, Downtown LA, East LA, Inglewood, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, and South Central LA.

Education Through Music-Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to provide music in disadvantaged schools to enhance students’ academic achievement, creativity, and overall development.

(Pictured: Debbie Allen, Anthony Anderson, Dave Koz, Ledisi, & Rickey Minor at ETM-LA’s 14th Annual Benefit Gala | Photo Credit: Rickey Minor)

For more information: www.etmla.org

SOURCE Education Through Music-Los Angeles

MORE News on T.U.M.S.!

Kirk Franklin Releases New Documentary “Father’s Day: A Kirk Franklin Story” | WATCH!
Drummer Gregory Hutchinson Releases New Single “Losing You“ feat. Leona Berlin | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Jeff Lorber Fusion to Release New Project "The Drop" on Sept. 22nd, 2023 | LISTEN!
R&B Flautist Jef Kearns to Release New Cover of The Jackson 5's Hit "ABC" on Sept. 29th, 2023
Gospel Artist Quianna Crute Premieres Music Video for "My Offering" | WATCH!
Soul Singer Judith Hill Releases New Single "Runaway Train" | LISTEN! Announces New Tour for 2023
Gospel Singer VICTORY Releases New Video for Single "David's Brother's" | WATCH!
Vocal Supergroup säje Releases New Single/Cover "I Can't Help It" | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Vocalist Nicole Henry Releases New Video for Single "Is It A Crime?" | WATCH!
Trumpet Legend Eddie Henderson Releases New Album "Witness To History" | WATCH & LISTEN!
The 2nd Annual King of Soul Music Festival Pays Tribute to Otis Redding's Legacy
Darrell Grant's MJ New to Release New Album "Our Mr. Jackson" on Oct. 6th, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Soul/R&B Group Bastards of Soul to Release Final Album "Give It Right Back" on Nov. 17th, 2023 | LIS...
The Black American Music Association Announces Inaugural ICE Medal Of Honor Event on Oct 15th, 2023
Erica Campbell to Release 3rd Studio Album "I Love You" on Sept. 15th, 2023 | LISTEN!
Pianist Joey Alexander to Release New Project "Continuance" on Nov. 3rd, 2023 | LISTEN to New Single...
Keiko Matsui Releases New Lyric Video for Single "Love And Nothing Less" feat. Lalah Hathaway and Gr...
R&B Singer Theo Forsett to Drop 3rd Single "Whatcha Gonna Do" on Sept. 15th, 2023 | LISTEN!
Jazz Vocalist Lenora Zenzalai Helm and Her Tribe Jazz Orchestra® Nonet Releases New Album "Journeywo...
Pianist Sean Mason to Release Debut Album "The Southern Suite" on Oct. 27th, 2023 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises Release Prince's Unheard Track "Cream (Take 2)" | WATCH NEW...
Kirk Franklin Releases New Single "Needs" | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Saxophonist Merlon Devine Releases New Single "Shimmer" | LISTEN!
Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Dee Lucas Releases New Single "On The Verge" | LISTEN!
Gospel Singer William McDowell Releases 3-Track Single "The Promise" | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
R&B-Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Raiford to Release New Single "Vallejo" | LISTEN!
Jazz Up Your Autumn: Best Jazz Albums for the Autumn Season
Overcoming Stage Fright: Singing Tips for Beginner Performers
World Music Artist Onyeka Nwelue to Release New Album “Quimbombó” on January 31st, 2024 | WATCH NEW ...
Tenor Saxophonist JD Allen to Release New Project "THIS" on October 20th, 2023
Gospel Singer Beverly Crawford to Release New Single "Lord, You Are Good" on Sept. 1st, 2023 | LISTE...
New Group Sonny & The7eventhtime to Release Debut Album "THE7EVENTHTIME" on Nov. 17th, 2023 | LISTEN...
Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Drops New Single "Try Love" | WATCH NEW VIDEO! New Album "Father's Day" ...
Soul Legend Al Green Releases New Single "Perfect Day" | WATCH NEW VIDEO! Announces Tour Dates for 2...
R&B Singer Fridayy Releases Self-Titled Album | WATCH New Video for Single "Stand By Me"!
Paisley Park Enterprises to Reissue Expanded Edition of Prince's "Diamond & Pearls" on Oct. 27th, 20...
Gospel Ensemble Mark Hubbard & The Voices Releases New Single "For The Rest of My Life" | LISTEN!
Singer Shailaun Releases New Single ‘’What If’’ | WATCH NEW VIDEO!
Saxophonist Ron Blake to Release First New Album in 15 Years "Mistaken Identity" on Oct. 13th, 2023 ...
Saxophonist Steve Cole Releases New Single "C'mon Y'all" | LISTEN! New Album Drops Oct. 6th, 2023 | ...