New Pricing Effective Sept. 1st
August 25, 2011
As of September 1st, tuition for private and group lessons will be changing. Please see the new price breakdown below. Friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and discounts on lessons!
Registration is Open for Ethos’ Fall 2011 Classes!
August 15, 2011
Online registration is now open for Ethos’ Fall 2011 Group Classes! Visit ethos.org/enroll to reserve your spot asap. Group classes start the week of September 26th. Private lessons are available yearround.
Summer Camp Videos, including Vocal and Ballet recitals
August 2, 2011
Those three minutes videos for the full day camps will be appearing at Youtube.com/EthosMusicCenter.
Here are the direct links:
Camp Video for the 1st Rock and Hip Hop Camp (June 20th to 24th, 2011)
Camp Video for the 2nd Rock and Hip Hop Camp (July 11th to 15th, 2011)
Camp Video for the Guitar and Piano Camp (July 25th to 29th, 2011)
Vocal Camp Recital – July 2011
Ballet Camp – Let’s go fly a kite
Spring Recitals, Summer Camps,…
July 28, 2011
Spring Recitals, Summer Camps, and Ethos/IFCC events! http://conta.cc/nExZwP via #constantcontact
Changing Lives Through Music E…
July 25, 2011
Changing Lives Through Music Education: Charles Lewis Introduces Ethos Music Center http://t.co/THkZN3Y
Ethos featured on Education-Portal.com
July 25, 2011
Check out an article from our friends at Education-Portal.com here: http://eduport.al/ppcdHd
In addition to the article, Education-Portal donated $500.00 to Ethos’ Paul deLay Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your support!
Spring 2011 recital videos all up!
July 18, 2011
So here’s the completed list for the Spring 2011 recitals at Ethos Music Center. Complete recitals can be found at blip.tv/spotlight-on-ethos and individual performances were uploaded to youtube.com/ethosmusiccenter.
Recitals:
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Saturday 04Jun11 130pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Saturday 04Jun11 245pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Sunday 05Jun11 12pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Sunday 05Jun11 115pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Sunday 05Jun11 230pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Sunday 05Jun11 4pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Tuesday 07Jun11 630pm
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Teri & Friends Recital 530pm Friday 10Jun11
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Teri & Friends Recital 630pm Friday 10Jun11
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Steve’s Recital 7pm Wednesday 07Jun11
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Steve’s Recital 1pm Saturday 11Jun11
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Alan’s Recital 18Jun11
Ethos Spring 2011 Recitals – Samantha’s Recital 1pm Saturday 25Jun11
Individual Performances:
Octavo performs Nick Notorious
Luke performs Rainforest Rhapsody
Stephen & Peter perform Strut ‘n’ Stroll
Savannah performs the theme from the film, “Up”
Noah perfoms L’Orage (The Storm)
Devlin performs Ob-la-di Ob-la-da
Soren performing Nothing Could Be Finer Than Minor
Sahalie performs Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Ellie performs “We’re Off to See the Wizard”
Michael performs his original composition “Fishing with Gramps”
Julian performs Mary Had a Little Lamb
Wren performs Allegro in A Minor by Vandall
Asia performs a duet with her teacher Amoree
Claire performs Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Follow You into the Dark”
Wilson performs Fats Waller’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’ “
Mina performs Norah Jones’ “Toes”
Roma performs Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”
Maya performs Jessie J’s “Price Tag”
Townsend performs What a Wonderful World
Elizabeth performs Silent Night
Martin performs Michelle by the Beatles
Daker & Luke perform a Clarinet Duet by Mozart
Elijah performs “Lullaby of Deserted Hell” by Zun
Lily performs a Waltz by Chopin
Rodrigo performs Graduation March
Maya, Rachel, David, Nico, Lumi, Maya and Roma perform Forget You
Max performs the Mission Impossible Theme
Hot Topic Foundation Partners with Ethos
July 11, 2011
Hot Topic Foundation awarded Ethos a $35,000 grant to support music outreach programs for underserved youth. Funds will be used to support 24 afterschool programs in Portland and also the rural Music Corps program, which places AmeriCorps volunteers to live and teach full-time in rural communities across the state. Thanks Hot Topic Foundation!
PGE Foundation helps Ethos make music!
June 30, 2011
Ethos is excited to announce a $5,000 grant from PGE Foundation to support programming at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center! The wonderful staff and Trustees of PGE Foundation have been longtime supporters of Ethos. Thanks PGE Foundation!
Ethos’ AmeriCorps Program- Hiring for Rural Communities!
June 20, 2011
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy
Ethos Music Center is a national leader in bringing music education opportunities to underserved communities with the help of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA Members. Ethos is gearing up for a big expansion next year, and we are looking for a few good musicians to serve as AmeriCorps Members in rural parts of Oregon. This is a big commitment — many will apply, but only a few will be chosen. If selected, you will be part of Ethos’ 12 year record of using national service to fill a critical need — music education for youth in underserved communities.
If you are up for the challenge, please click on the links below to download full descriptions of all of Ethos’ AmeriCorps positions available. These job descriptions are included in text below as well for your convenience.
Rural Outreach Project Member – ’11-’12
Rural Outreach Project Member – Roving ’11-’12
Rural Outreach Project Member – Tribal ’11-’12
If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to work@ethos.org. Please indicate which position you are interested in (rural, roving or tribal). If you have any questions after reviewing Ethos’ web site (www.ethos.org), please feel free to contact Ethos’ Rural Coordinator, Megan Moran at megan@ethos.org with any questions.
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Rural Outreach Project Member Job Description
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Organization: Ethos Music Center
Organization Mission: Ethos is dedicated to the promotion of music and music-based education for youth in underserved communities.
Location: Central & Eastern Oregon and Douglas County. Specifically, the towns of Fossil, Condon, Monument, Long Creek, Elkton, Metolius, and Madras, Oregon. Some service also carried out in Portland, Oregon.
Summary of Position: Seven positions total that report to the Rural Outreach Director. Two Rural Outreach Project (ROP) members will live in Fossil, two in Long Creek, two in Madras, and one in Elkton. ROP members will primarily be responsible for teaching music to students during and after school four to five days per week. In addition, ROP members will assist in training volunteer teaching assistants that will help them in the classroom. Thirty six weeks will be spent in rural sites with the remainder spent in Portland for training and evaluation.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Teach general music classes to kindergarten through sixth grade students.
2. Teach at least two elective music courses at the middle and high school level.
3. Organize and teach after-school music classes in 2-4 instruments.
4. Recruit and train community members to be volunteer teaching assistants.
5. Meet with parents/guardians and encourage their involvement in their child’s music education.
6. Encourage and track youth, volunteer, and parent involvement in all activities.
7. Attend Ethos instructor trainings and AmeriCorps sponsored orientation, trainings, and meetings.
8. Complete and submit in a timely manner all Ethos and AmeriCorps required reports and time sheets.
9. Complete 1700 hours of service over 11 months (Sept. 2011-July 2012).
Marginal Responsibilities:
1.Organize student performances and community music events in each town.
2. Provide community music classes.
3. Consult with staff on recruitment and long-term programming plans.
4. Complete one 5-10 hour project focused on environmental impact.
Preferred Qualifications: Background in music performance or education, however other fields are also welcome provided applicant can be a proficient teacher. Experience with youth a must. Familiarity with at least 2 instruments preferred. Must be organized, creative, resourceful and self-motivated. Must have own transportation. Applicant must pass strict FBI background check.
Pay/Benefits: Stipend of $12,100 (taxable) and medical insurance provided. Upon completion of service, $5,550 in educational award (to pay tuition or student loans). Members are also eligible for loan forbearance and child care assistance. Ethos also provides monthly gas reimbursement.
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Roving Rural Outreach Project Member Job Description
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Organization: Ethos Music Center
Organization Mission: Ethos is dedicated to the promotion of music and music-based education for youth in underserved communities.
Location: Rural communities across Oregon. Traveling and living in Ethos’ Music Mobile RV a third to half of the year. Half of service also carried out in Portland, Oregon.
Summary of Position: Two roving Rural Outreach Project (ROP) members will be based in Portland, Oregon with half of their service also occurring in rural communities across Oregon. They will report to the Rural Outreach Director. The ROP members will primarily be responsible for teaching intensive workshops and trainings to students and community members 1-3 weeks at a time, helping develop a framework for future programming in rural towns. They will also help coordinate volunteers, ROP trainings, school music events, instrument distribution, and substitute teach for other ROP members.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Teach residencies, immersions, or workshops to students, grades K-12.
2. Recruit and train community members to be teachers, or teaching assistants.
3. Substitute teach for stationary ROP members when necessary.
4. Coordinate volunteers for Ethos’ statewide efforts.
5. Encourage and track youth, volunteer, and parent involvement in all activities.
6. Attend Ethos instructor trainings and AmeriCorps sponsored orientation, trainings, and meetings.
7. Assist the Rural Outreach Director with ROP reporting, tracking, supervising, and training.
8. Complete and submit in a timely manner all Ethos and AmeriCorps required reports and time sheets.
9. Complete 1700 hours of service over 11 months (Sept. 2011-July 2012).
Marginal Responsibilities:
1. Organize student performances and community music events.
2. Consult with staff on recruitment and long-term programming plans.
3. Complete one 5-10 hour project focused on environmental impact.
Preferred Qualifications: Background in music performance or education, however other fields are also welcome provided applicant can be a proficient teacher. Experience with youth a must. Skilled in multiple instruments. Entrepreneurial and outgoing personality. Experience with school administration and supervising. Familiarity with standard computer programs for reporting and creating materials. Good driving record. Must be organized, creative, resourceful and self-motivated. Applicant must pass strict FBI background check.
Pay/Benefits: Stipend of $12,100 (taxable) and medical insurance provided. Upon completion of service, $5,550 in educational award (to pay tuition or student loans). Members are also eligible for loan forbearance and child care assistance. Ethos will provide an RV and mileage reimbursement for all travel related to rural outreach, but transportation will not be provided in Portland. Applicant must pass a strict FBI background check.
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Tribal Rural Outreach Project Member Job Description
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Organization: Ethos Music Center
Organization Mission: Ethos is dedicated to the promotion of music and music-based education for youth in underserved communities.
Location: Warm Springs, Oregon. Some service also carried out in Portland, Oregon.
Summary of Position: The Tribal Rural Outreach Project (ROP) member will live in Warm Springs, Oregon and report to the Rural Outreach Director. The ROP member will primarily be responsible for teaching Native American music to students during and after school four to five days per week. In addition, the ROP member will assist in training volunteer teaching assistants that will help them in the classroom. Thirty six weeks will be spent in Warm Springs with the remainder of the service term spent in Portland for training and evaluation.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Teach general music classes to kindergarten through fifth grade students.
2. Teach outreach workshops or classes in other sites.
3. Organize and teach after-school music classes in 1-2 instruments.
4. Recruit and train community members to be volunteer teaching assistants.
5. Meet with parents/guardians and encourage their involvement in their child’s music education.
6. Encourage and track youth, volunteer, and parent involvement in all activities.
7. Attend Ethos instructor trainings and AmeriCorps sponsored orientation, trainings, and meetings.
8. Complete and submit in a timely manner all Ethos and AmeriCorps required reports and time sheets.
9. Complete 1700 hours of service over 11 months (Sept. 2011- July 2012).
Marginal Responsibilities:
1.Organize student performances and community music events in Warm Springs.
2. Provide community music classes.
3. Consult with staff on recruitment and long-term programming plans.
4. Complete one 5-10 hour project focused on environmental impact.
Preferred Qualifications: Good communication and experience with the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute tribes on the Warm Springs reservation. Background in Native American music performance or education preferred, however other fields are also welcome provided applicant can be a proficient teacher. Experience with youth a must. Familiarity with Native American drumming, flute, and/or singing is imperative. Must be organized, creative, resourceful and self-motivated. Must have own transportation. Applicant must be able to pass strict FBI background check.
Pay/Benefits: Stipend of $12,100 (taxable) and medical insurance provided. Upon completion of service, $5,550 in educational award (to pay tuition or student loans). Members are also eligible for loan forbearance and child care assistance. Ethos also provides monthly gas reimbursement.
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