The primary mission of the LACM Foundation is to provide financial assistance to aspiring musicians in the form of scholarship funding toward the pursuit of a college degree in music, as well as to offer support of organizations working to develop and educate young musicians as they grow toward the age of college entrance. It is the belief of the organization that all who wish to pursue the study of music should have the access, opportunity and financial ability to do so regardless of socioeconomic background.
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The LACM Foundation also specializes in providing support in the form of goods and services, making music programs and equipment available to those who need assistance and resources.
Joe Porcaro's family and friends would like to invite you to support an aspiring young musician and their pursuit of a college music degree by contributing to the Joe Porcaro Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Donations can be made directly to the LACM Foundation, a 501 (c)(3).
An intimate interview series with high-profile music industry guests.
Los Angeles College of Music and The LACM Foundation join together to present an exciting interview series titled “Let’s Talk Music”, featuring high profile music industry guests interviewed by members of the LACM community. Each guest who is invited to be featured is honored with the donation of an annual scholarship in the amount of $6,000 in their name, donated by Los Angeles College of Music to the LACM Foundation to be distributed to a deserving student once per academic year.
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The intent of this interview series is to provide LACM students, alumni, faculty, staff and the general public with access to an intimate and informative discussion outlining the successes, history and current works of an accomplished music industry veteran. This is a rare moment to see “behind the scenes” of the career trajectory of a prominent and influential artist, songwriter, musician, producer or music industry influencer. It is a night of learning, casual conversation “living room style”, and a celebration of the art, life, and music of our guest.
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370 Music Group
Three-Seventy Music Group is a student-run label and a project of the LACM Foundation. The label, which is part of the LACM Foundation, serves as a non-exclusive artist development platform for LACM (Los Angeles College of Music) students and alumni. Both the staff and the artist roster are comprised of LACM students and alumni, and their operations are overseen by faculty members, all of whom are industry professionals still active in the business today. They aim to immerse aspiring young talent and industry professionals in an open, engaging business environment so that they may work together and learn the necessary functions and responsibilities involved with running a record label and launching successful artist careers.
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LACM Gives Back
LACM Gives Back is an extension of the LACM Foundation ​that initiates opportunities for LACM students and alumni to be involved in serving their community. Gives Back partners with local Pasadena organizations, as well as groups in the greater Los Angeles area. Serving the community and those in need can be a powerful and exciting way for students to share their talents. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, performances, event assistance, instrument lessons, and food/clothing drives!
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