““It’s happening within our program. Our kids are becoming the leaders. Our kids are becoming the teachers. The kids are going to run these programs, and it’s happening at Expression Engine.””
— Eric Booth, EL Sistema USA

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“Peace makes me happy, happy makes me happy!” - The kids, 2022
“Peace makes me happy, happy makes me happy!” - The kids, 2022
✌🏼PEACE IN THE STORM 🌩 Our annual summer creative project concert is NEXT WEEK!!! Our Jazz combo is super excited to perform for you all. Thanks to Mr. Clay for taking time out of his schedule to help us get started! /// ✌🏼PAZ EN LA TORMENTA 🌩 ¡¡¡Nuestro concierto anual de proyectos creativos de verano es LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA!!! Nuestro combo de Jazz está súper emocionado de actuar para todos ustedes. ¡Gracias al Sr. Clay por tomarse un tiempo de su agenda para ayudarnos a comenzar! Thursday, July 28th 6:30pm 2903 E 37th St. New City Fellowship - East Lake Family & friends please come support the kids!
Continuous 🔁 Growth Our interns are the future leaders of our program, and we love that they’re still always learning, and then teaching those around them! 🎥: @pablomazariegoz
Things we do EVERY day as program? Music ✅ FÚTBOL ✅ 🎥: @pablomazariegoz
It’s camp week! This year we were able to send 3 of our HS student interns to @leeumusic for their Summer Music Camp, courtesy of @palchat16 They’ll all be grooving in the Jazz Track this week. We’re excited to hear how much the
It’s camp week! This year we were able to send 3 of our HS student interns to @leeumusic for their Summer Music Camp, courtesy of @palchat16 They’ll all be grooving in the Jazz Track this week. We’re excited to hear how much they learn!
As we prep for summer camp, we want to make sure we celebrate OUR BRAND NEW HS GRADUATE!! Congratulations, Floridalma, @hustlintigers class of 2022! Flori, we’ve watched you grow a LOT, deal with very hard things in astounding ways, and lea
As we prep for summer camp, we want to make sure we celebrate OUR BRAND NEW HS GRADUATE!! Congratulations, Floridalma, @hustlintigers class of 2022! Flori, we’ve watched you grow a LOT, deal with very hard things in astounding ways, and lead the kids around you in a beautifully kind manner. You’ve got a flair for the dramatic, and you’re always creating a new catch phrase. We love you & are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished! We can’t wait to see what you do next. ¡Felicidades! 🦋 📸: @pablomazariegoz
Enjoying getting to perform with our friends in the Choral Arts of Chattanooga!
Enjoying getting to perform with our friends in the Choral Arts of Chattanooga!
Monthly support is essential to keep the Engine running. We would like to invite you to join our conductors club by becoming a monthly donor! Happy Optimistic Thursday! 🔆 Linktr.ee/elexpressionengine (Link in bio) #elsistema #musiceducation #musicforsocialchange #optimisticthursdays
“Peace makes me happy, happy makes me happy!” - The kids, 2022
✌🏼PEACE IN THE STORM 🌩 Our annual summer creative project concert is NEXT WEEK!!! Our Jazz combo is super excited to perform for you all. Thanks to Mr. Clay for taking time out of his schedule to help us get started! /// ✌🏼PAZ EN LA TORMENTA 🌩 &
Continuous 🔁 Growth Our interns are the future leaders of our program, and we love that they’re still always learning, and then teaching those around them! 🎥: @pablomazariegoz
Things we do EVERY day as program? Music ✅ FÚTBOL ✅ 🎥: @pablomazariegoz
It’s camp week! This year we were able to send 3 of our HS student interns to @leeumusic for their Summer Music Camp, courtesy of @palchat16 They’ll all be grooving in the Jazz Track this week. We’re excited to hear how much the As we prep for summer camp, we want to make sure we celebrate OUR BRAND NEW HS GRADUATE!! Congratulations, Floridalma, @hustlintigers class of 2022! Flori, we’ve watched you grow a LOT, deal with very hard things in astounding ways, and lea Enjoying getting to perform with our friends in the Choral Arts of Chattanooga!
Monthly support is essential to keep the Engine running. We would like to invite you to join our conductors club by becoming a monthly donor! Happy Optimistic Thursday! 🔆 Linktr.ee/elexpressionengine (Link in bio) #elsistema #musiceducation #musi