Mission Statement

We provide high-quality, diverse musical instruction and related artistic experiences that enrich the creative lives of our community.

Vision

We believe that the creation of a vibrant music and arts community will enrich people’s lives, will enhance community and interpersonal connections, will highlight the beauty of our diversity, will provide emotional and intellectual enrichment, will instill a love of creativity, and will encourage life-long artistic experiences and appreciation.

Values

  • Inspiration – We believe that music and related arts inspire individuals to live more creative, fulfilled, passionate, engaged, and satisfied lives.

  • Creativity – We believe that creativity exists in each of us and that creating is a vital component of the human experience.

  • Community – We believe that music and the arts provide enrichment to our individual lives and our community. 

  • Inclusion – We believe in a supportive community committed to artistic expression for all levels of interest, talent, and ability.

  • Diversity – We value, embrace, respect and support diversity and uniqueness in all its beautiful forms.

  • Instruction – We believe that teaching is an opportunity to nurture the love of music and the related arts within an environment that encourages and values exploration, joy, individual expression, and reflection within a collaborative mentor-student relationship.

Founded in 1990, the school is housed in Thomson Hall on the Wilson College Campus,with multiple satellite locations in Franklin County, PA. Our doors are open to all; choose what is most valuable to you, be it a lesson, a class, or a performance.

We believe that music can enrich everyone’s life!