Enriching Lives through Music (ELM)

Enriching Lives through Music offers full scholarship year-round music programming for ages 8-18. The program includes instruction on orchestral instruments, music education, chorus, orchestra, chamber music, parent music groups, summer camp, concert series, and private lesson scholarships for exceptionally motivated students. School-year classes, after-school instruction, Saturday morning orchestra rehearsals, and four weeks of summer classes are part of the schedule.

Programs

• Full scholarship, year-round music program — 8-18 · Year-round; after school; Saturday mornings; up to 10 hours, 3-4 days per week · Instruction on orchestral instruments with music education, ensemble, performance opportunities, academic support, social and emotional wellness, and family engagement.
• Chorus — 8-18
• Orchestra — 8-18
• Chamber music — 8-18
• Parent music groups — 8-18
• Summer camp — 8-18 · 4 weeks of summer classes
• Concert series — 8-18
• Private lessons scholarships — 8-18 · Scholarships for private lessons for exceptionally motivated students.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• General schedule: School-year classes; summer camp; year-round programming; after-school instruction; Saturday morning orchestra rehearsals.

About the provider

Enriching Lives through Music began as a pilot project in 2008. Its mission is to provide youth with an immersive music education and resources that inspire and empower them to pursue their dreams. The program serves primarily Latino children and families who live in and attend school in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael, and it provides parent engagement workshops and bilingual, culturally-relevant workshops for families.

Full scholarship program; no financial barriers to participation; accessibility and ADA compliant; students are recommended by their school music teacher to join; students already participating in a school ensemble must remain in it; high school students interested in interning are directed to the student intern page.

Last updated November 8, 2026.