Tag: Music Volunteering
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A Communal Lunch Fostering Connetion & Cultural Exchange at the 2026 Annual Concert
May 30, 2026 Two hours before the start of Love in Music’s 2026 Annual Concert, students, teaching volunteers, parents, and supporters from our Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and South Bay program branches gathered for a joyful communal lunch, sharing food and fellowship before taking the stage together. As an annual tradition, the communal lunch provides… Read more
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New Cello Student – L.A. Branch (4-18-26)
Reanna Lee, a cello teaching volunteer and support coordinator, is so thrilled to have a new cello student. Reanna has waited long after losing a dedicated student Janine due to riding issues last year. Her new Mongolian student Altair has recently moved from Boston, and is delighted to start taking cello lessons from Love in… Read more
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A Day with the Music Director (Santa Ana Team, 3-28-26)
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, our Santa Ana Branch enjoyed the visit of our Music Director Dr. Gene H. Moon for class observation, meeting with our support coordinators, and in-coaching/rehearsal of our volunteer ensemble for the opening music ‘España Cañí’ During his visit, Dr. Moon observed a variety of classes, met students and volunteers from… Read more
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A Beautiful Moment of Music Across Generations
A Retired Teacher and Violinist helping a total beginner student (Jan-Mar 2026) At our Love in Music – South Bay Branch, we recently had the privilege of welcoming a very special volunteer. Mr. Jim Parkman, a retired teacher and violinist, joined our program earlier this year and generously offered violin lessons to one of our… Read more
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LM–South Bay Class Update | January 10, 2026
Opening of the Spring 2026 Semester As winter break comes to an end, Love in Music–South Bay joyfully kicked off the Spring 2026 Semester on January 10, even while several teachers and students are still away on vacation! LM-South Bay is especially happy to welcome back two clarinet teaching volunteers, Zion and Philip Choi, after… Read more
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Love in Music – New Piano Instructor (L.A. Branch)
11-25-2025 We are delighted to welcome Petra Popper-Freedman, our new piano instructor, to the Love in Music – L.A. Branch! Petra began learning piano at age 4 and is generously sharing her musical gifts with our young students in L.A. We are so grateful to have you in our Love in Music family. Love in… Read more
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Volunteer Training Seminar on Zoom
Led by Dr. Gene Moon, Music Director of Love in Music (11-16-2025) On Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, Love in Music hosted its Fall Volunteer Training Seminar via Zoom, bringing together student volunteers from our Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and South Bay branches for a program-wide gathering led by our new Music Director, Dr. Gene… Read more
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Love in Music – New South Bay Teachers
(9-13-2025) We are thrilled to wholeheartedly welcome our new teachers to the Love in Music–South Bay family! Without our amazing teaching volunteers, Love in Music would not be possible. Your dedication brings fresh hope and vision to our students and community. Welcome aboard – we are so grateful for each of you! From right to… Read more
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Love in Music South Bay Branch’s Fall 2025 Semester Opening
South Bay Branch Time & Date: 2 pm, Saturday, August 23, 2024 Venue: Education Hall (Room 201) Torrance First Presbyterian Church (TFPC) 1900 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501. Love in Music – South Bay Branch We joyfully kicked off the 2025–26 school year with our class opening & award presentation on August 23, 2025, at… Read more
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Love in Music-Santa Ana Class Opening, 8/23/2025
Love in Music proudly kicked off its Fall 2025 semester at KidWorks—our cherished partner since 2008—with a full house of new and returning students! A special highlight of the opening event was two beautiful performances by our talented teaching volunteers, met with heartfelt applause. We’re grateful for our dedicated volunteers and excited for a semester… Read more