| The Music Center provides leadership and support for school districts and individual schools committed to the advancement of arts education in Los Angeles County. When you join this leadership network, your students, teachers, district administrators and parents become part of this dynamic learning community.
Membership provides reduced fees for arts education services and other benefits listed below. Membership is open to all public school districts and private schools in Los Angeles County. Benefits of membership are available to every school within a member district.
Other Benefits of membership include the following:
- REDUCED FEES - Music Center education programs and services are provided to member schools at approximately 50% of their actual cost.
- PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAMS, such as the National Endowment for the Arts Anchor Works grant and Arts Capacity Teams Schools (ACTS) grant
- FREE ADMISSION to the Dorothy B. Chandler Childrens Festival, sponsored by Blue Ribbon.
- PARTICIPATION in the Very Special Arts Festival, which spotlights the talents of children with disabilities.
- INVITATIONS for schools to attend special performances or free programs, such as American Ballet Theatre.
- ACCESS to arts education planing, consulting and assessment services.
- Leadership Network Events.
Membership is open to districts and private schools in Los Angeles County. For more information, call (213) 972-3309 or email schoolprograms@musiccenter.org.
At the beginning of the school year, all schools that wish to partner with the Music Center are asked to sign a letter stating their commitment to arts instruction and teacher participation in the process.
Skim through the School District and School Members for 2007-2008.
Schedule of Membership Fees
Below are the range of fees depending on the amount of students per school district.
| Enrollment Range |  | Fees per District or Non-Public School
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| 1 - 500 students |  | $100 |
| 501 - 1,000 |  | $150 |
| 1,001 - 2,000 |  | $200 |
| 2,001 - 3,000 |  | $250 |
| 3,001 - 4,000 |  | $300 |
| 4,001 - 6,000 |  | $400 |
| 6,001 - 8,000 |  | $500 |
| 8,001 - 10,000 |  | $600 |
| 10,001 - 15,000 |  | $750 |
| 15,001 - 20,000 |  | $950 |
| 20,001 - 30,000 |  | $1,400 |
| 30,001 - 40,000 |  | $1,900 |
| 40,001 - 50,000 |  | $2,400 |
| 50,001 - 60,000 |  | $2,750 |
| 60,001 - 70,000 |  | $3,200 |
| 70,001 - 80,000 |  | $3,600 |
| 90,001 - 100,000 |  | $4,000 |
| 100,001 - 125,000 |  | $4,500 |
| 125,001 - 150,000 |  | $5,500 |
| 150,001 - 200,000 |  | $7,000 |
| 200,001 - 300,000 |  | $10,000 |
| 300,001 - 400,000 |  | $14,000 |
| 400,001 - 500,000 |  | $18,000 |
| 500,001 - 750,000 |  | $25,000 |
LEADERSHIP NETWORK
The Music Center established the Leadership Network to foster greater contact and communication with the leaders of our partner schools and school districts. The purpose is to celebrate the arts and share ways we can strengthen arts education for the students we serve. The Leadership Network also provides opportunities to learn from colleagues about exciting arts education programs in the Los Angeles County. Members receive special ticket offers, discounts to Music Center performances, and exclusive invitations to participate in special events. These events serve as networking opportunities with members from other schools and districts, arts education professionals, and teaching and performing artists. In addition, members of the Network will receive regular Music Center updates, with arts education news, as well as information on valuable resources for administrators and educators at your school.
Schedule of Events for 2008 (Dates subject to change):
February 16, 2008: The Color Purple at Ahmanson Theatre
March 29, 2008: Swan Lake at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
May 10, 2008: Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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