On three separate afternoons, students from USC’s School of Pharmacy visited HOLA to provide workshops for our elementary, middle and high school students. The first presentation engaged the elementary school kids in an interactive... read more »
April 18, 2012 / no comments
On a rainy Friday afternoon, two van loads of middle and high school students braved the traffic and visited the offices of Seychelles and BC Footwear. Many of the students are current or former members of HOLA’s Career and College... read more »
April 17, 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
It hasn’t been easy for Ivania. Growing up she has faced obstacles that others might view as insurmountable. Not only has she dealt with these issues head on, but she has dealt with them with strength, humility and courage. Now she... read more »
April 10, 2012 / no comments
During spring break, 18 HOLA Bridges middle school students and their parents were treated to a personalized tour of Pepperdine University. The group was invited by Professor George A. Carlsen, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies,... read more »
April 9, 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
More than 20 SmartStart students were treated to a wonderful afternoon of fun and games at the home of long-time HOLA friend, Barbera Thornhill. The kids were treated to activities that included arts & crafts, a tug-of-war, and... read more »
April 3, 2012 / no comments
In the Spring issue of the ensemble, a newsletter for the U.S. El Sistema Movement, the feature article is about a new MAT Program in Music that will be housed at HOLA. The MAT Program is a joint program between Longy School of Music... read more »
April 2, 2012 / no comments
HOLA students attend some of the most under resourced and underperforming schools in the LAUSD. In a recent report, two of HOLA’s prominent feeder high schools were listed in the lowest 5% of California’s most underperforming schools.... read more »
March 31, 2012 / no comments
HOLA’s middle school students were treated to a wonderful afternoon with LMU’s Community Dance Workshop. The LMU students returned again this year to provide an afternoon of fun and creativity for the middle school students.... read more »
March 29, 2012 / no comments