Hello,

The Music Academy proudly announces its 2011-2012 schedule of lessons and programs. Our school is entering its forty-eighth year as the region's first and only non-profit community music school, and continues to encourage children and adults to pursue music for its multiple rewards: cultivating a new interest, a rewarding educational challenge, appreciation of the arts, enjoyment, pleasure, relaxation...

Our environment is one where students seeking preparation for a professional career, as well as those interested in "playing for fun", are equally encouraged. Because we welcome students of all ages and skill levels, our primary objective is to help them realize their "personal best". As long-standing members of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, our school is required to maintain Faculty members who hold degrees (many of them advanced) in the instruments in which they teach; this insures that you and your family are receiving the highest quality instruction and education available.

To complement Private lessons (individualized instruction which is available to both children and adults), an exciting collection of Group lessons provides an opportunity to explore musical options in a setting shared with other learners; many of this year's courses are DESIGNED FOR ADULTS.

Of special interest are some new programs: Irish Music and Dance (individualized programs for adults, as well as children); recorder class instruction, taught by Richard Punshon, for children ages 3-13; and the new State College Junior Folk Band.

The Music Academy continues valuable arts traditions like student recitals, workshops, performance opportunities, scholarship competitions, special events, and an extensive music library. We also provide convenient payment plans, a first-class facility, and plenty of parking. We will continue to make every effort to offer your family a rewarding experience in the arts, and always welcome hearing from you.

Best wishes,
Nancy VanLandingham,
Board President

"Music...can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable..." - Leonard Bernstein

The Music Academy Board of Directors

Nancy VanLandingham — President
Frank Koe — Vice President
Pat Daniels — Secretary
Carolyn Stebbins— Treasurer
Cynthia S. Schein— co-founder
Sandra Kosik
Carol McAdams
Eleanor Schiff
Kenton Shaffer
Carol Pharo — Executive Director

The Music Academy is a proud member of CASE (Center for Arts, Social Services, and Education) a non-profit organization formed in Centre County in 2004 to sustain our community's non-profit organizations by connecting education, the arts, and social services under one roof.

Programs made possible in part through the generosity of Centre County Community Foundation, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Target Foundation, and community patrons and donors.

The Music Academy is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, supporting and advancing access to lifelong learning opportunities in the arts. www.nationalguild.org