Lucky enough to be going to the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 19 for the Roger Waters “The Wall Live” concert? Well you’re in for a real treat. HOLA high school students will perform onstage with Roger! HOLA students previously... read more »
May 10, 2012 / no comments
The Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) took part in the Youth Orchestra Festival presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall. YOLA at HOLA participated in the first concert of... read more »
May 8, 2012 / no comments
Members of the HALO USC Student Organization visited HOLA’s Art Program to teach a workshop. The Word Pot Workshop engaged the students in a creative game of communication and imagination. At the beginning of the workshop, the... read more »
May 3, 2012 / no comments
Heart of Los Angeles and the Museum of Contemporary Art deepened their partnership with visits to each other’s sites. The first visit gave the HOLA art students a fabulous behind the scenes tour of MOCA at Grand Street. The tour... read more »
May 1, 2012 / no comments
The YOLA at HOLA students were treated to a wonderful surprise on a dreary Wednesday afternoon: a visit from LA Phil cellist David Garrett. YOLA at HOLA teacher Ms. Dawn has been studying with David and he was kind enough to accept... read more »
April 26, 2012 / no comments
The opening of “We Are What We Eat” a mixed-media art show featuring all things food was held on Friday, March 23rd in the HOLA Gallery located in the Wilshire Royale. The show features pieces created by students of all... read more »
April 24, 2012 / no comments
On a sunny Saturday in April, over 650 youth participated in the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) Community Concert. The Concert was part of the YOLA Neighborhood Project (YNP) Day, a gathering of over... read more »
April 23, 2012 / no comments
The prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise with alarming speed and HOLA youth are particularly at risk. Ninety-percent of the youth HOLA serves are Hispanic and Hispanic youth are twice as likely to be overweight... read more »
April 19, 2012 / no comments
Jafeth, 5th grader, flute
How did you find out about YOLA at HOLA?
I went with my cousin to the Expo Center where there is another YOLA orchestra. I saw the orchestra play and decided I wanted to do that to. I applied to HOLA and I... read more »
April 17, 2012 / no comments
Bryanna, 2nd Grader, Violin
How does music make you feel?
I love getting to play in a big group and going to concerts. When I get to do those things, I feel happy and excited.
What else do you like to do?
I love reading imagination... read more »
April 9, 2012 / no comments