Causes: Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Schools

Mission: The Music School of Delaware, founded in 1924, is the only statewide, accredited, community music school in the nation, serving residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. A community resource open to the public, the Music School employs nearly 100 expert educators and offers standard-setting instructional programs for people of all ages and levels. In addition, over 75 public performances each year, many of them free, offer opportunities to enjoy outstanding music in a variety of styles and genres. A financial assistance program is available to ensure music excellence for everyone.

Programs: Program services include standard-setting instructional programs for all ages and levels, including private lessons in all orchestral and band instruments as well as piano, organ, harpsichord, guitar, harp and voice; early childhood classes; suzuki academy; orchestral, choral and chamebr music ensembles; music history and theory classes; music therapy; and special classes geared for adults.