October 9, 2026

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We’re so excited for you to get to know Polly Hall, our Early Childhood Music Director!

December 30, 2025

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Meet Tamara, our Special Events Intern!

You’ve probably seen her at many of our events already this season…get to know this USC student in our interview!

November 29, 2025

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November Teacher Feature: Miki Garcia

Our featured teacher for November is Teaching Fellowship Coordinator Miki Garcia!

October 3, 2025

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October Teacher Feature: Lynn Hutchinson

Our featured teacher for October is Elemental @ Westminster Director Lynn Hutchinson!

June 25, 2025

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June Teacher Feature: Linda Szeto

Our featured teacher for June is Chamber Music Institute coach and Encore teacher Linda Szeto!

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July 3, 2022

Board Member Janie Docter Pledges Major Gift to Elemental Music Scholarship Fund

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July 3, 2022

Board Member Janie Docter Pledges Major Gift to Elemental Music Scholarship Fund

This multi-year pledge honors Janie’s father and supports scholarship students.

Emily Call

June 25, 2022

Outstanding Alumni Award Scholarships for Samohi Seniors

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June 25, 2022

Outstanding Alumni Award Scholarships for Samohi Seniors

At the end of each school year, Elemental Music provides two alumni scholarships to Santa Monica High School Seniors who have demonstrated perseverance and persistence to keep music as a vital part of their lives.

Emily Call

June 18, 2022

After Encore: Henry Hernandez

Emily Call

June 18, 2022

The end of the year is always bittersweet as we say goodbye to so many incredible students, like longtime Encore/Bergmann Program musician Henry Hernandez!