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52 Stories: Mina
Mina, 2nd Grader, Violin You’d never know that Mina has only been playing the violin for a year. She has made incredible progress since she joined HOLA’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, but she’s ready to move on. The... read more »
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52 Stories: Manny
Manny, 6th Grader, Trombone What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a conductor, or perhaps a lawyer like my dad. What grade are you in? I’m in the 6th grade at LAAAE, so I don’t have far to go to get to... read more »
52 Stories: Deanne
Deanne, 5th Grader, Oboe Deanne is one of YOLA at HOLA’s oboe players and she loves it when she gets to perform. She has lots of friends in the program and she now feels like the orchestra members and staff are her second family.... read more »
Meet Vero: HOLA’s Parent & Community Resource Director
Veronica Matos, or Vero to those who know her, has been working at HOLA for the past five years and has been in her current position for two years. “How do you describe what you do?” I bridge the gap between the educational and... read more »
52 Stories: April
April, 5th Grader, Clarinet Even though it takes her an hour to get to HOLA and almost two hours to get home, April wouldn’t think of not being a part of YOLA at HOLA. April plays the clarinet and her favorite song to play... read more »
Mayely Castillo
Mayely has been a regular figure on the basketball court since the Recreation Center re-opened last February. Since then, she has played on HOLA’s girls’ basketball team and volunteered her time coaching teams in HOLA’s Pee Wee... read more »
52 Stories: Macy
Macy, 4th Grader, Trombone What is music? Relaxing What is your favorite part of music? When I’m performing Gustavo. How does music make you feel? Good. Relaxed. What is your favorite instrument? Trombone. Who is your favorite... read more »
Andrew Bernstein, Mentor & Edward Banks, HOLA Graduate
Edward Banks started coming to HOLA when he was 7 years old. He is now 18. He describes himself as an “HOLA child” and sees his mentor, Andy Bernstein, as a father figure. Through HOLA, Edward has traveled to Israel, attended NYU... read more »
HOLA Profile: Esmeralda
Esmeralda, Age 18 HOLA Alumna and Dickinson Freshman My name is Esmeralda. I am Mexican-American and I am currently attending a private, residential liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, called Dickinson College. At Dickinson I feel... read more »
HOLA Profile: Camila & Kamila
Camila and Kamila both attend HOLA’s after school Bridges program. They have similar names, but different likes and dislikes. Camila wants to be a scientist and Kamila, a doctor. Camila loves the band Evanescence, while Kamila... read more »
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