Setting — Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall at 235 East 11th Street
Third Street Music School is located at 235 East 11th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in New York City. The Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall hosts in-person and livestreamed performances. A two-year renovation project completed in 2016 yielded modernized performance, rehearsal and community spaces, and a state-of-the-art recording studio.
From its earliest days, Third Street has brought together talented and noteworthy faculty with students of varying ages and levels. A slew of renowned musicians began their studies at Third Street, among them: Irving Caesar, Samuel Dushkin, Josef Gingold, Anthony di Bonaventura, Gilbert Kalish, Jeanette Scovotti, and Signey Harth. This tradition continues to the present day with musicians like Jessie Montgomery, Bobby Lopez, Ray Chew, and Ingrid Michaelson setting great examples for future graduates.
Performance opportunities — building confidence through 250+ events annually
Public performances boost students' confidence and encourage them to set and achieve artistic goals. With more than 250 recitals, concerts, and events by students, faculty, and guest artists each year, performance is an integral part of Third Street's artistic life.
Cultural Celebrations — year-round diversity programming
The Cultural Celebrations series consists of workshops, performances and events highlighting various cultures, identities and intersections in our community. Third Street expanded the series from 2 events to a full year of activity and school-wide engagement with culturally specific content, including events celebrating Diwali, Hispanic Heritage, and more.
Mission — equitable access to music and dance for all New Yorkers
Third Street's mission is to provide equitable access to music and dance education to New Yorkers of all ages. As the nation's longest running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for over 130 years. Third Street's programs reach over 7,000 students from across NYC annually, helping them to grow both as artists and individuals.
Program breadth — 25+ instruments, dance, ensembles, and more
Third Street offers lessons in more than 25 instruments and voice. With more than 250 recitals, concerts, and events by students, faculty, and guest artists each year, performance is an integral part of Third Street's artistic life. The curriculum includes adult cabaret, sight-singing, music history, Latin music, music production, composition, jazz improv, dance, and more.
Financial aid — 3 in 4 students receive assistance
Every child was asked to pay something for lessons; if parents could not afford the nominal fee, scholarships were available — a practice that continues today as 3 in 4 students receive a form of financial assistance. Third Street continues a generous financial aid program with over $1M in subsidies and need-based aid, including full scholarships to students in foster care and shelters.
