Third Street Music School Settlement

235 East 11th Street

New York, NY 10003-7398

Phone: 212-777-3240

Fax: 212-477-1808

E-mail: info@thirdstreetmusicschool.org

 Welcome to Third Street Music School Settlement! 

As the oldest community school of music in the country, Third Street has a long history of providing excellent instruction and community access to the arts. We hope that your experience here will enrich every part of your life.

Third Street is as much about community as it is about the arts. Many of our students start here as toddlers and remain until they graduate from high school. Increasingly, more and more students are starting in middle school, attracted to our Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Initiative and our adult enrollment is growing, as well. Much of this sense of community is achieved through the special connection that develops between our gifted, dedicated and passionate faculty and the students they teach. It is also strengthened by deep friendships developed in the chamber music and ensemble programs. The result is a close-knit family that, for many, becomes a part of their lives for a lifetime.

Each year, we strive to keep our core programs as strong as they’ve always been while meeting the school’s and city’s changing needs. Third Street continues to be a pioneer in balancing support and access to its community while providing a pathway to excellence and achievement that enables students to reach their full potential. The school’s groundbraking programs — including theory, technology, composition, small and large ensembles, and master classes — pave the way for every student to succeed, whether studying for enrichment or to pursue a career in music or dance.