OUR MISSION

Laurel School of Music does more than teach music— it creates community through music. Our welcoming community and faculty of teaching artists nurture the joy of learning music in people of all ages, abilities and income levels for the enrichment of the entire community. We do this through individual and group lessons on-site in our historic space, and by outreach to segments of the community benefiting from the talent of our teaching artists in their local spaces.

Vision Statement

Laurel School of Music is a center of excellence for music education, performance opportunities, innovation and responsiveness to the needs and interests of the greater community.

Values Statement

• At Laurel, we believe that all people deserve the opportunity to pursue their musical aspirations.

• We believe in creating a shared sense of community through the universal language of music.

• We believe that excellence in teaching, disciplined training and a supportive learning environment are available to all, regardless of ability to pay.

• We believe that our faculty should feel supported, respected, and proud to be part of the Laurel School of Music community.

• We believe that cultivating citizens who are intellectually curious and culturally aware will help them become valuable contributors to society.