El Sereno Middle School Music Department

04/13/2026

If SEIU Local 99 does not reach an agreement, they will likely go on an Unfair Practice Charge (UPC) strike starting this Tuesday, April 14, and UTLA will join them in solidarity, like we did in 2023. ✊🏽

05/18/2025

Celebrating our 14th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

05/18/2025

It’s been a minute since we have posted anything on here, but we thought you should know - El Sereno remains an AWARD WINNING MUSIC DEPARTMENT.

ALL THREE OF OUR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED ENSEMBLES PLACED FIRST IN THEIR CATEGORIES WITH A SUPERIOR RATING.

We did THAT.

-Mrs. Austin

04/14/2025

We have some pretty amazing parents helping us fundraise for our upcoming Music in the Parks competition!

We have almost hit the $1k mark in a few days. Help us by sharing and if you can, donate! Every dollar goes to a student’s participation and fun at Music in the Parks competition.

https://gofund.me/76fdb7ca

01/01/2025

Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone!

Thank you for all your support to our small but mighty music department.

What do you hope for in 2025?

From Mrs. Austin:
More live performances, more trophies, and more enthusiasm from our students!

12/26/2024

Let’s vote for our ESMS Music Alumni for Marching King! John Paul is now a senior at Wilson High School Wilson, so this is his final year participating as a member of the All City Band.

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Here are your 2024-2025 for the All City , or , Title. Only one will be chosen.
India Townsend, from San Pedro, is the reigning Marching Queen and could join Harshpreet as a two-time winner.
The will closely monitor the style and of these performers. The will get their own T-shirt and the recognition of being the best marcher in All City.
When, you ask? On Sunday, December 31st, at the last rehearsal before the Rose Parade.
Why Purple, you ask? Because it's the color of , and we want the Marching King to stand out from all the other performers on the field.
So, when you see them on the field, cheer them on and follow their example, then set the tone when you march down Colorado Blvd.
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12/03/2024

There’s still some time to donate to our Music Booster!

This , help us hit the right notes by supporting the music program at El Sereno Middle School! 🎶 Your donation will provide lessons, scholarships and opportunities for students to discover their passion for music. Together, we can inspire the next generation of musicians and make a lasting impact in our community.

Donate today by scanning the QR code with your bank app and make a difference!

12/03/2024

This , help us hit the right notes by supporting the music program at El Sereno Middle School! 🎶 Your donation will provide lessons, scholarships and opportunities for students to discover their passion for music. Together, we can inspire the next generation of musicians and make a lasting impact in our community.

Donate today by scanning the QR code with your bank app and make a difference!

10/23/2024

Fernando Valenzuela:
PRESENTE

10/05/2024

Want to shout out our amazing students this week for their perseverance. They are getting ramped up for a couple things on the horizon. October is here!