Teaching Artist YOLA - HOLA (Clarinet

Walt Disney Concert Hall, 151 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Leading the LA Phil's strategic engagement with youth and education across Los Angeles, the Learning programs at the LA Phil champion the organization's investment in the larger arts ecosystem while providing thought leadership and advocacy for youth engagement program models that uplift and inspire.

YOLA provides transformational and equitable access to music education for young people from underserved communities, to support their personal development, their communities, and beyond.

The work of YOLA is focused in two areas:

Local programs , which directly serve communities across Los Angeles.

National programs , which provide opportunities for young musicians, teaching artists, program administrators, and other stakeholders to learn from and create community with one another.

By 2035, YOLA is serving well over 4,000 students across LA County. Thousands of alumni believe the transformative experience of playing music with the YOLA community contributed to their personal development, a path to excellence, and a deep and lasting love of music, motivating them to meaningfully contribute as adults to the creative industry ecosystem.

YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) is LA Phil's signature education program, inspired by El Sistema and led by Gustavo Dudamel. YOLA provides over 1,700 students annually with access to instruments, high-quality music instruction, performance opportunities, and holistic support at no cost.

The work of YOLA focuses on:

Local programs serving communities across Los Angeles

National programs supporting musicians, educators, and administrators

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing env ir onment , empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities. HOLA's core values are Respect, Responsibility, Positive Communication, Inclusion, and Support.

As a long-standing YOLA partner site, HOLA supports students and families in the Rampart District through comprehensive youth development programming and access to high-quality music education opportunities.

The Clarinet Teaching Artist is a core member of YOLA's faculty, delivering high-quality, culturally responsive instruction at the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) site. This role includes private lessons, sectionals, ensemble rehearsals, and classroom instruction while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered musical environment.

Teach group classes, sectionals, private lessons, and ensemble coaching with a focus on clarinet tone production, embouchure development, breath support, articulation, finger technique, intonation, musicianship, and stylistic interpretation.

Deliver culturally responsive, sequential instruction aligned with YOLA curriculum, benchmarks, and student learning outcomes.

Develop foundational and advanced clarinet skills while fostering musical independence and ensemble awareness.

Coach students toward measurable growth through juries, assessments, rehearsals, performances, and individualized learning goals.

Support orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber ensemble, and sectional rehearsals by modeling and performing within the clarinet section as needed.

Collaborate with conductors, faculty, and curriculum leads on repertoire selection , instructional strategies, and student development.

Foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment that builds confidence, belonging, creativity, and artistic identity.

Promote leadership, accountability, discipline, and community engagement among students.

Communicate proactively with families, site staff, and YOLA leadership regarding student progress, attendance, and engagement.

Prepare students for auditions, honor bands, honor orchestras, youth ensembles, summer programs, and other advanced musical opportunities.

Identify and address barriers to participation, access, and student success.

Participate in professional development, peer observations, training opportunities, and faculty meetings.

Uphold YOLA's Code of Conduct and professional standards at all times .

Support performances, concerts, family engagement activities, community events, and HOLA site-based programming.

Collaborate with HOLA staff and YOLA leadership to support student recruitment, retention, and overall program success.

Set and track individualized professional goals.

Participate in coaching, feedback cycles, and cross-site learning communities.

Engage in structured evaluations including…