Performing Arts Schools

THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC TEACHES AND CELEBRATES MUSIC AND CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF DIVERSE AMERICAN AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.

SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC AND THE RELATED ARTS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS, WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SETTLEMENT'S BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS, TAUGHT BY HIGHLY CREDENTIALED AND DEDICATED FACULTY, HELP STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ACHIEVE ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL GOALS. SETTLEMENT OFFERS MORE THAN 12,000 WEEKLY SERVICES OF MUSIC AND ARTS INSTRUCTION IN MORE THAN 20 INSTRUMENTS, GROUP CLASSES, CHOIRS, CHAMBER GROUPS, JAZZ ENSEMBLES, ORCHESTRA, ARTS THERAPY, DANCE, AND CREATIVE MOVEMENT, BOTH ONSITE AND ONLINE AT FIVE COMMUNITY BRANCHES AND ONLINE, AND WITH MORE THAN 70 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. WE ARE LEADING THE NATION IN INCREASING ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION AND PIONEERING TOOLS TO EDUCATE TOMORROW'S CHILDREN.

TO ENRICH LIVES AND COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, RESOURCES AND ABILITIES IN HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC AND DANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR EXPANDED MISSION STATEMENT.)THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC AND DANCE EDUCATION THROUGH ON-SITE, PUBLIC-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS AN ARTS-INFUSED PRESCHOOL, TO NEW YORKERS OF ALL AGES, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, ARTISTIC ABILITY OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE. OUR PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND CREATIVITY, AFFORDING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL ARTISTIC POTENTIAL WHILE DEVELOPING A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF THE ARTS.

KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER STIMULATES APPRECIATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN MUSIC THROUGH MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION IN WAYS THAT AWAKEN CREATIVITY, ADVANCE INNOVATION, AND CREATE A SENSE OF WONDER AMONG PERFORMERS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. WE BELIEVE MUSIC IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND A VITAL COMPONENT OF EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE.

CSMA INSPIRES EXCELLENCE THROUGH ART AND MUSIC EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER'S MISSION IS TO OFFER LOW COST, HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INCOMES AND BACKGROUNDS.

IMAGINATION STAGE, INC. EMPOWERS ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR VOICE AND IDENTITY THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL THEATRE.

TO INSPIRE NEW GENERATIONS OF MUSICAL LEADERS BY ENABLING ARTISTS OF DIVERSE AGES, NATIONALITIES AND PERSPECTIVES TO FORM A NURTURING, CLOSELY-KNIT COMMUNITY DEVOTED TO THE INTENSIVE EXPLORATION OF CHAMBER MUSIC

TO PROMOTE THE SKILLS, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF THE TRAVELING CIRCUS, AND TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN LIFE-CHANGING ADVENTURES IN THE CIRCUS ARTS.

TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG AUDIENCES BY RUNNING A YEAR ROUND THEATER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN, PRODUCING PLAYS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILY AND SCHOOLS AND PROVIDING THEATER RESIDENCIES IN AREA SCHOOLS TO AUGMENT SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIVES BY OFFERING EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY IN DANCE EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND OUTREACH FOR STUDENTS AND AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.

FOUNDED IN 1980, DANCE PLACE BUILDS A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, AUDIENCES AND STUDENTS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES, COMMISSIONS, TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE FIELD OF DANCE LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. OUR THRIVING ARTS CAMPUS SERVES AS AN ANCHOR IN OUR BROOKLAND/EDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC.

PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE IN CLASSICAL BALLET AND OTHER DANCE FORMS FOR YOUNG STUDENTS DEDICATED TO THE ART OF DANCE.

TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND AID THE ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICIANS ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH A SUMMER SCHOOL DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO INSTRUCTION FOR STRINGED INSTRUMENTS; AND TO PROMOTE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN APPRECIATION OF THE PLAYING OF STRINGED INSTRUMENTS.

TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE AND EXPAND THEIR LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS

PIANO-RELATED EDUCATION

To provide aspiring actors, writers and directors, etc. with a creative and educational setting deemed necessary for the development of performing arts skills.

THE MISSION OF THE ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE LIFELONG MUSIC LEARNING AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR MUSIC EDUCATION.

ARTS EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS PROVIDING ART EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN NOT NORMALLY EXPOSED TO THE ARTS THROUGH VISUAL AND PE3RFORMING OPPORTUNITIES.

TO ADVANCE MUSIC EDUCATION BY PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING OF MUSIC BY ALL.

Instruction in the performing arts - dance and theater

Providing music education primarily to children, but also to some adults and participating in outreach in the North Texas community.

CHIME PROVIDES ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY AND ENGAGEMENT-BASED MUSIC PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP CRITICAL SKILLS AND FOSTER SELF AND SOCIAL GROWTH.

MUSIC SCHOOL

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE WESTCHESTER AS A DANCE RESOURCE - PROMOTING THE AWARENESS OF DANCE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO DANCE AND ENRICHING THE DANCE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS AND AUDIENCES BY OFFERING DANCE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

TO PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION, STUDY, INSTRUCTION, AND HISTORICALLY-INFORMED PERFORMANCE OF MUSIC AND THE RELATED ARTS OF THE PERIOD BEFORE THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.

PROVIDE EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC

CHAMBER MUSIC EDUCATION FOR CONSERVATORY LEVEL MUSICIANS.

ART APPRECIATION THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND INSTRUCTION

TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL INTEREST IN DANCE.

River Tree Arts is a nonprofit community arts organization devoted to encouraging a wider and deeper understanding of the arts by providing innovative and accessible opportunities for appreciation, education, and participation in the arts for all ages.

TO TEACH, PERFORM AND PRESERVE THE CLASSICAL MUSIC OF NORTH INDIA, SPECIFICALLY THE SENI BABA ALLAUDDIN GHARANA (TRADITION), AND TO OFFER THIS GREAT MUSICAL LEGACY TO ALL WHO WISH TO LEARN

THROUGH QUALITY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND ACCESSIBLE CULTURAL OFFERINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY, OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE TO CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA.

Suzuki method violin and cello lessons and orchestra for approximately 230 students in Arlington Heights School Illinois public schools K thru 8th grades

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE ARTS INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC, ART AND DRAMA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

PROMOTION OF CHURCH MUSIC THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL TRAINING

TO PROVIDE MUSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR THE STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF SUFFOLK COUNTY

PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS, INCLUDING TRAINING IN MUSIC EDUCATION OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC USING THE SUZUKI METHOD, AS WELL AS CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SUZUKI METHOD

THE CAMDEN SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS IS A BRANCH OF SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL. IT IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE CAN FIND PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN MUSIC AND THE RELATED ARTS THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO A MISSION OF SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE, AND A BELIEF THAT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, BACKGROUNDS AND FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BENEFIT FROM THE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED.

CYT DEVELOPS CHARACTER AND CREATIVITY THROUGH QUALITY THEATER ARTS TRAINING THAT BRINGS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. THE PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS 5-18 YEARS WHO ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO AUDITION AND PERFORM IN BROADWAY STYLE MUSICALS AND MASTER CLASSES/SUMMER CAMPS.

THE COLBURN SCHOOL'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLE OF "ACCESS TO EXCELLENCE" PROVIDES A PERFORMANCE-CENTERED EDUCATION WITH UNPARALLELED FACULTY AND FACILITIES FOR ALL LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT, INSTILLS THE JOY AND DISCIPLINE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

SEE SCHEDULE OTEXAS MUSIC TEACHERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF HIGH QUALITY INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INSTRUCTION IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC. THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED EXPRESSLY TO PROMOTE THE ART OF MUSIC AND TO ADVANCE MUSIC BY DISSEMINATING THE KNOWLEDGE OF MUSICAL ACTIVITIES AND THE APPRECIATION OF MUSIC.

Student music and dance training

THE SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET'S MISSION IS TO TRAIN STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN CLASSICAL BALLET.

THE MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST MAKES A UNIQUE AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC BY ADVANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF GREAT CLASSICALLY TRAINED MUSICIANS AND CULTIVATING DISCERNING, APPRECIATIVE, AND ADVENTUROUS AUDIENCES.

LEVINE MUSIC, WASHINGTON D.C. REGION'S PREEMINENT CENTER FOR MUSIC EDUCATION, IS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN AND ADULTS FIND LIFELONG INSPIRATION AND JOY THROUGH LEARNING, PERFORMING, LISTENING TO, AND PARTICIPATION WITH OTHERS IN MUSIC.

THE MISSION OF PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING IN OR STUDYING FOR CAREERS IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, COMPETITIVE SPORTS AND OTHER ENDEAVORS; TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS; PROVIDE MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR OTHER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE TO BALANCE THE DEMANDS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MUST OFTEN CONTEND WITH THE PRESSURES OF THE ADULT WORLD IN ADDITION TO THE NORMAL PRESSURES OF ADOLESCENCE; TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO RESPECT OTHERS OF DIVERSE ETHNIC, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, GEOGRAPHIC AND ARTISTIC BACKGROUNDS; TO BALANCE THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH THE NEEDS OF OTHERS AND TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR DECISIONS; TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY IN WHICH BOTH ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC PURSUITS ARE VALUED.

Merit School of Music is dedicated to helping young people transform their lives by removing barriers to high-quality music education, with the majority of students benefitting from need-based financial aid, scholarship support, or low-cost instrument rental. Merit enables motivated students, regardless of economic circumstance, to develop their talent and to use music as a springboard for achieving their full personal potential, with 100% of Merit graduates going on to college. The community music school's programming continuum consists of five major areas: Early Childhood, Instrumental & Vocal Music Program(Group classes), Private Lessons, Merit Music in Communities, and the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory.