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Unleashing Music Talents
At White Hall Arts Academy Foundation, we provide dynamic, high-quality programs designed to enrich schools and communities through music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Our inclusive approach nurtures creativity, confidence, and connection in students of all ages and backgrounds.
Program Overview
White Hall Arts Academy’s programs deliver accessible, high-impact music and arts education that empowers youth and communities—especially those from historically underserved backgrounds—to discover their creative voice and thrive through artistic expression.
Soundworks is a workforce development program that trains justice-affected and transitional aged foster youth age 18-24 in audio engineering, lighting design and video production, then connects them to apprentice opportunities with the entertainment industry. Soundworks aims to equip vulnerable youth with valuable technical skills and work experience in the live entertainment industry preparing them to have family sustaining careers in the creative economy.
The White Hall Arts Academy Saturday Sessions program Saturday Sessions combines the HeARTbeats and Project MuszEd programs, offering inclusive arts education throughout the year. HeARTbeats engages youth ages 4–12 with group classes in drums, violin, guitar, piano, singing, and dance. Project MuszEd provides conservatory level training in music production, acting, songwriting, and more for teens and young adults. These programs serve over 60 participants per session and culminate in student showcases that foster confidence and community pride. Funding will support class materials, instructor fees, and outreach to ensure greater accessibility to South LA families. Classes are offered in 4 and 8 week sessions throughout the year.
Every year, White Hall Arts Academy Foundation provides over $20,000 of scholarships for free music lessons to support children in underserved communities and children affected by foster care.
The H.O.P.E. (Healing Others by Performing Everywhere) Choir and Ensemble are intergenerational performing groups of singers and musicians where members feel empowered to participate in the community, fostering creative energy and insights that result in a better institution. Using music as a vehicle to spread love, the Ensemble provides the next generation of musical performers an opportunity to grow through collaborative development. The Choir has performed for United Airlines, LA Metro, the Special Needs Network, CASA-LA, and the 2022 Taste of Soul Festival.
JAMM-U is an onsite program designed to inspire and involve youth with little or no experience and minimal access to onsite instruments. This program provides guitar, vocal and music production instruction at educational and educational support centers throughout South Los Angeles and neighboring cities. Current sites include Crete Academy, Watts Learning Center Middle School and Birdie V. Lee Bright Elementary School, and in the past at Bethune Middle School, College Bridge Academy, Al Wooten Youth Center and Urban Scholar Academy in South LA, and Lifeline Educational Charter and Bridges Preparatory Academy in Compton.n the community, fostering creative energy and insights that result in a better institution. Using music as a vehicle to spread love, the Ensemble provides the next generation of musical performers an opportunity to grow through collaborative development. The Choir has performed for United Airlines, LA Metro, the Special Needs Network, CASA-LA, and the 2022 Taste of Soul Festival.
Rock The Block is White Hall Arts Academy’s annual community wellness festival that brings together over 3,000 attendees for a day of music, empowerment, and connection in the heart of South Los Angeles. This free, family-friendly event features live performances, health and wellness services, youth activities, and panel discussions centered on community wellbeing and economic empowerment. Rock The Block is presented in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, LADWP, Park Mesa Heights Neighborhood Council, LA Metro, Alliance Public Schools, and LA City Council District 8. More than just a celebration, Rock The Block is a reflection of our commitment to building stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities through the arts.
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