The story of PAMC begins with sisters Stephanie and Lily Tsai who, after a chamber orchestra visit to Costaño Elementary, started volunteering on a weekly basis, teaching students violin and piano. As time passed, Lily realized the need for a more consistent approach to music education, as Costaño had no formal music program or teacher. Seeing a need for an established music program, Gunn Music At Costaño was born in 2010 with a small staff of volunteers who were inspired to share their musical experiences with East Palo Alto students.
After a challenging beginning, Lily's handiwork and countless hours of work paid off as the program took off. The success of PAMC has continued beyond Lily's graduation. In subsequent years, the program has grown in both size and diversity, now offering woodwind, brass, string, and choir instruction to 30 students and teachers. With new initiatives such as a unified curriculum and teacher training workshops, PAMC's future is brighter than ever.
Even with new ideas, growing participation, and even a new name, Palo Alto Music Connection has stayed true to its mission: to bring music education to a wider audience. The passion, enjoyment, and friendships that music helps foster between students and teachers is one of the many things that makes up the core of this program. As we test new waters and face each year, one thing is for sure: PAMC will continue to serve the bright students of Costaño Elementary School and Ravenswood Middle School for years to come.
After a challenging beginning, Lily's handiwork and countless hours of work paid off as the program took off. The success of PAMC has continued beyond Lily's graduation. In subsequent years, the program has grown in both size and diversity, now offering woodwind, brass, string, and choir instruction to 30 students and teachers. With new initiatives such as a unified curriculum and teacher training workshops, PAMC's future is brighter than ever.
Even with new ideas, growing participation, and even a new name, Palo Alto Music Connection has stayed true to its mission: to bring music education to a wider audience. The passion, enjoyment, and friendships that music helps foster between students and teachers is one of the many things that makes up the core of this program. As we test new waters and face each year, one thing is for sure: PAMC will continue to serve the bright students of Costaño Elementary School and Ravenswood Middle School for years to come.
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