East Lake Expression Engine

08/28/2026

Our hearts are with Shane's family and RISE Chattanooga. What a kind and loving champion for the arts in our city with such a heart for East Chattanooga. Personally I (Libby) will miss his huge grin, giant bear hugs, and powerful words of encouragement whenever I ran into him around town. We are so grateful for the opportunities Shane offered Expression Engine students and we will miss him. Our hearts and prayers are with his family, with RISE, and with the countless lives he touched.

The family of Shane Morrow is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time.As they grieve and navigate the days ahead, we want to surround them with care while also giving them the space they need to be together as a family.For those who

04/28/2026

Come out for our Spring Concert THIS Thursday at 6:30pm! We’re excited to share what our students have been working on this Spring, and to have with us again, thanks to funding from the !

02/15/2026

Catch us Sunday (today!) at 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium for the Sound of Music. We’ll have a table set up at both shows to talk about our program and share how we’re empowering youth through the arts. Come say hi!

01/01/2026

Thank you for all your support as we close out the year!!! Here’s Executive Director Libby O’Neil sharing a moment that encapsulates the growth and leadership we get to witness in our students at Expression Engine. It’s a privilege to serve them and we’re grateful for your help to do so!

Interview filmed by Camila Martins at the LA Phil’s YOLA National Accelerator.

If you would like to give a gift to you can do so on our website: eastlakeexpressionengine.com/donate.

12/17/2025

Big thanks to Hungry for Music for the load of instruments delivered today! We’re excited to have these available for our students after break 🎄

12/04/2025

Join us next Thursday for our annual Noche de Paz concert! We’re excited to have guest artist Carmen Cancél in town next week to work with our student choir and join in our concert!

Shout out to for making Ms. Cancél’s visit possible - thank you!!

10/07/2025

Save the date! We’d love for you to join us at Lay the Tracks 2025. Tickets available now - link in bio. Shout out to for hosting us again this year!

10/01/2025

Thanks to East Lake Elementary for letting us participate in their Hispanic Heritage Night! We had a blast!

09/19/2025

We are so grateful to be supported by the United Way of Greater Chattanooga! We are thrilled to share that we have received another grant in support of our student intern programming. Thanks, !

09/15/2025

This album isn’t just music, it’s a movement. Listen now to see how Who Are We? is inspiring our community.