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hird Street Music School Settlement, the nation’s oldest community music school, was 

founded in 1894 and has been changing lives and its community by providing access to 

world-class music instruction, regardless of 

ABOUT 

financial resources or ability. As part of the settlement 

movement of the mid-19th century in which young 

university graduates “settled” in poor, immigrant 

communities to improve the quality of life, Third 

Street originally employed live-in social workers and, 

THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT 

in addition to music lessons, provided public baths for use by students and families. From its 

very inception, Third Street has been a home away from home for countless students, instilling 

within them a genuine sense of accomplishment and achievement. Third Street still serves a 

large immigrant community, and more than 75% of all students receive some type of need-based 

financial aid or subsidized instruction. Over the course of 118 years, Third Street’s programs 

have grown and earned a reputation for teaching excellence that now attract students and 

families with diverse backgrounds from all over the New York area. 

Now in its second century of service, the School provides instruction in music and dance 

to more than 5,000 students of all ages at its school on East 11th Street and through partnerships 

with 25 schools and community centers, located primarily on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. 

The School is known for its vibrant chamber music programs, its new focus on adult programming 

and its commitment to woodwinds and brass instruction for pre-teen and teenage beginners. 

Third Street offers weekly after-school and Saturday music instruction (individual and group) 

in most instruments and voice, along with theory, composition, chamber music, ensemble 

and many performance activities. The School also offers classes in ballet, tap dance and hip-hop. 

In addition to after-school and Saturday programs, Third Street offers a range of summer 

workshops and early childhood programs, including a licensed music-centered preschool. 

As part of its educational mission and in service to the broader community, the School 

presents more than 250 free-to-the-public concerts and recitals by faculty, students and 

renowned guest artists each year. 

Third Street Music School Settlement believes that music and dance transcend cultural and 

societal boundaries, inspiring togetherness, bringing people joy and enriching the communities 

in which they live. Access and exposure to the arts is an integral part of a thriving cultural 

community and a well-rounded education. To this end, Third Street strives to be a leader in 

arts learning both in the community and nationwide. 

Visit the School’s Web site, thirdstreetmusicschool.org, to find out more about Third Street and upcoming 

events or find Third Street at facebook.com/thirdstreetmusicschool or twitter.com/third_street.

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Welcome to the 118th school year of Third Street Music School Settlement! I am 

delighted that you have chosen to join this warm and nurturing community, one 

that strives to enable each student to achieve his or her full musical potential. 

Third Street Music School is many things to many people: it’s a place for toddlers to take 

their first steps as they explore the world of organized sound; it’s a place for school-age children 

to hone skills and techniques that will provide a lifetime of learning and enjoyment; it’s a 

place where students and their families come together to form social networks; and it’s a place 

for adults of all ages to continue their lifelong exploration of music and the joy it brings. 

WELCOME 

There are many new and exciting happenings at Third 

Street, many of which are described in this catalog. 

Here are a few highlights: 

This year, Third Street is launching the new Center for 

Music Theory and Composition. We strongly encourage 

all students, age 7 and up with one year experience on an FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

instrument or voice, to take music theory to help with 

note reading and to gain a better understanding of musical concepts. Music Theory is an integral 

and important part of each student’s music education. Students of all levels are encouraged to stop 

by the Programs Office and take a placement exam. 

Did you know that Third Street serves students of ALL AGES Come check out our new expanded 

course offerings for Adults! Whether it is Lunchtime Tap, Adult Drum Circle, Ukulele or New Horizons 

Band, we have programs designed just for you. 

Did you know that there are Endangered Instruments They’re not exactly the same as endangered 

animals, but the concept is similar. The world (including Third Street!) needs more players of the 

viola, string bass, oboe, bassoon, French horn, orchestral percussion instruments, trombone and 

tuba. To continue enriching Third Street’s musical environment, the School will offer a first-year 

10% discount on tuition for all school-age students who study an endangered instrument. 

And, preference will be given to need-based financial aid requests for students who study an 

endangered instrument. 

Interested in Jazz So are we! We have many ensembles and instructors that specialize in Jazz 

Education. Come join or listen to our Jazz Big Band, Jazz Piano or Jazz Ensembles! New to Jazz 

Come take our Jazz Theory or Jazz Preparatory Band courses! 

That’s a short summary of a few of the new programs and initiatives for this year. The 

goal, as always, is to make your learning experience at Third Street as rich and rewarding as 

possible. 

Again, welcome, and here’s to a year filled with music, dance and joy! 

Lee Koonce, Executive Director


Bringing the Arts to Life Since 1894 

235 East 1 1 t h Street • New York, NY 10003 

TELEPHONE 212-777-3240 • FACSIMILE 212-477-1808 

www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org 

It is THE MISSION of Third Street Music School Settlement to provide quality 

education in music and the arts, primarily to children of New York’s Lower East Side, 

in an environment that nurtures achievement and creativity and offers to all 

who attend, regardless of artistic ability or economic circumstances, the opportunity 

to pursue their own personal development and enrich the quality of their lives. 

VISION Within the next ten years, Third Street Music School Settlement will be the 

nation’s premier community school of music, governed by the dual goals of access and 

excellence; providing a broad range of music-centered programs for preschool and 

school-age children, teens and adults, and; effectively engaging socio-economically 

and ethnically diverse communities primarily from lower Manhattan in a welcoming 

and nurturing environment in which all are encouraged to achieve their full potential 

and develop a lifelong love of music. (Adopted by the Board of Directors, October 2010.)

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CONTENTS 

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OVERVIEW: MUSIC & DANCE INSTRUCTION 

MUSIC 

Early Childhood Music, Movement & Dance 

Beginner Group Classes 

Piano 

Strings 

Woodwind, Brass & Percussion 

Guitar 

Voice & Chorus 

Center for Music Theory & Composition 

Honors Enrichment Programs 

Orchestras, Bands, Jazz Ensembles, Small Ensembles, Choruses, 

Dance Troupes, Chamber Music 

Preparatory Enrichment Programs 

Piano Ensembles, Electric Guitar/Rock Ensembles 

Performance at Third Street 

DANCE 

ADULTS 

SUMMER PROGRAMS 

THIRD STREET PRESCHOOL 

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School & Community Partnerships 

Community Concerts 

Parents Association 

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES & POLICIES 

Faculty 

Board of Directors & Administrative Staff 

Ways of Giving to Third Street 

School Calendar (2012–2013) 

Donor Acknowledgements 

p h o t o g r a p h y 

Ivan Antonov 

Selima Harleston Lust 

Christina Limson O’Connell

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OVERVIEW: 

MUSIC & DANCE 

INSTRUCTION 

Learning in the arts, especially music 

and dance, is central to Third Street 

Music School Settlement’s mission. 

For 118 years, Third Street has strived 

for access for everyone and excellence 

in teaching as a means to help enrich 

lives and create a better society.

OVERVIEW 7 

PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE 

PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE is a guide to help students of all ages understand 

the recommended progression from beginning-level to more advancedlevel 

music study and achievement. 

The goal of the Pathway to Excellence is to provide an opportunity for 

all students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and supportive 

environment. The School is equally committed to students who desire music 

solely as an enrichment activity as well as those who seek to pursue music 

as a professional career. Third Street’s excellent faculty and strong programs 

provide a rich music and dance learning experience. 

ABOUT YOUR PATHWAY 

Perhaps you are thinking about ways to incorporate music into your infant 

or preschooler’s life. Maybe you have a child in elementary school who is 

ready to take music lessons, or a child in middle school or high school who 

really wants to learn to play an instrument. Or maybe you are an adult and 

want to fulfill a childhood dream or wish to get back to that instrument 

you studied as a child. Everyone comes to Third Street to follow his/her own 

path. Once here, the path to success involves participation in many of the 

following activities at the appropriate time in your musical development. 

PATHWAY TO MUSICAL EXCELLENCE 

Course 

Music & Movement 

Musikgarten 

Bilingual Birdies 

Beginner Group Classes 

Individual / Partner Lessons 

Repertoire Classes (For Suzuki method instruction) 

Daily At-Home Practice 

Musicianship (Music Theory, Composition, Improvisation) 

Piano Certificate Program 

Achievement Program (For all instruments and voice) 

Merit-Based Scholarship Audition / Assessment 

Season Pass 

Performance Opportunities / School-Age 

(Weekly Music Hours, Studio Recitals, Concerts) 

Performance Opportunities / Adults 

(Adult Music Hours, New Horizons, 

Studio Recitals) 

Large Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) 

Chamber Music & Small Ensembles 

Master Classes with Guest Artists 

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MUSIC CLASSES 

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INDIVIDUAL / PARTNER 

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MUSICIANSHIP 

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IMPROVISATION & 

COMPOSITION) 

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LARGE ENSEMBLES 

CHAMBER MUSIC & 

SMALL ENSEMBLES 

To find the music pathway 

that’s right for you, contact 

Student Support Services at 

212-777-3240, ext. 30 or I8, to 

discuss your options.

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PATHWAY TO DANCE EXCELLENCE 

Course 

Beginning 

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Intermediate 

Level 

Advanced 

Level 

One class per week in one genre 

(Music & Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, 

Pre-Tap, Tap, Hippity-Hop or Hip-Hop) 

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Two classes per week in one or two genres 

(Ballet, Tap or Hip-Hop) 

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that’s right for you, contact 

Student Support Services at 

212-777-3240, ext. 30 or I8, 

to discuss your options. 

Two to four classes per week in 

multiple genres (Ballet, Tap or Hip-Hop) 

Recitals and Special Performances 

Third Street Dance Company 

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OVERVIEW 9 

A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF COURSE TYPES 

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC CLASSES 

Begin your child’s musical journey at a young age in Third Street’s Early 

Childhood Music Program, which encourages the development of social, 

rhythmic, emotional, creative and academic skills. Research has shown 

that there is a window of time in a young child’s life during which the 

capacity to achieve musical competence (and excellence) is greatly enhanced 

if the child is exposed to an enriched musical environment. Third Street’s 

instructors make these “no pressure” courses fun and accessible. Students 

can apply the skills they acquire to all areas of their early childhood learning, 

especially building a strong foundation for future music and dance activities. 

BEGINNER GROUP CLASSES 

Beginner group classes are an effective way to start learning a new 

instrument in an exciting and supportive environment. Classes are small, 

usually three to six students, and include 45 minutes of instruction. 

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS 

One-on-one lessons, one teacher with one student at a time, provide an 

opportunity for concentrated work and individual attention. Individual lessons 

promote skills, achievement and enthusiasm and are recommended for all 

students who wish to move along the pathway to musical excellence at 

Third Street. Individual lessons are offered in 30-minute, 45-minute and 

60-minute increments. (Beginner students have the option to register for 

beginner group or partner instruction before taking individual lessons.) 

PARTNER LESSONS 

Partner lessons, one teacher with two students at a time, like individual 

lessons, also provide an opportunity for concentrated work and individual 

attention. Partner lessons are an excellent precursor to individual lessons. 

Partner lessons are available in 30- and 45-minute increments and are 

recommended only for students who have little or no experience on their 

instrument and are of similar ages. 

Individual AND PARTNER 

lessons are available for: 

Piano 

Strings: violin, viola, cello, 

string bass 

Woodwinds: flute, recorder, 

oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 

saxophone 

Brass: trumpet, French horn, 

trombone, tuba, baritone horn 

Guitar: acoustic, electric, bass, 

ukulele 

Percussion: drum set, marimba, 

orchestral percussion 

Voice 

Composition, Songwriting 

Music Theory, Improvisation

10 OVERVIEW 

ABOUT TRADITIONAL AND SUZUKI 

INSTRUCTION METHODS 

Traditional METHod InSTrUCTIon (for all instruments and voice) 

There isn’t one traditional method for teaching music. The most effective 

teachers bring the best of what they have learned through their own training 

and experience and develop an approach that enables them to respond to 

the needs of each individual student. In general, however, the traditional 

approach to music study integrates note reading concurrently with playing 

and the repertoire is customized to the student’s needs and interests. The 

traditional approach is best suited to adults and children over the age of 

five who have already begun to read words. Parent/guardian participation 

in a child’s lesson, though desirable, is optional with the traditional method 

of instruction. 

Suzuki METHod InSTrUCTIon 

(piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute) 

The Suzuki Method of instruction, which is as much a life philosophy as it is 

a method, was developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Japan after the end of 

World War II. Dr. Suzuki believed that all children are innately musical, that 

they can excel musically and that a “beautiful heart,” sensitivity and 

discipline can be achieved through hearing and playing music when started 

early in life. The Suzuki Method is most effective when started with very 

young children. 

Here are some basic hallmarks of the Suzuki Method: 

n The method is based on the way children learn their native language— 

by listening and imitating. Pieces are learned by ear (without reading 

music) and played from memory. Note reading is incorporated later on 

in the child’s training. 

n Parent, teacher and child are all active participants in the learning process. 

Parents must be willing to learn the instruction method and make a 

commitment to attend lessons, group classes and performances. Parents 

are also required to participate in at-home practice. 

n The curriculum uses a common repertoire which is organized by books of 

advancing levels, starting with Book 1. The common repertoire enables 

students to play with each other and creates an international community 

of Suzuki learners. 

n In addition to individual, partner or group lessons, young Suzuki students 

are required to attend a weekly repertoire class. The purpose of this class is 

to review and reinforce pieces learned in lessons while developing musicality 

and ensemble playing skills, often using games to highlight important 

technical points and promote music reading skills. Repertoire classes 

also promote development of musical rapport among students.

OVERVIEW 11 

THE CARNEGIE HALL ROYAL CONSERVATORY 

OF MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM TM 

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WHAT IS THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM 

The Achievement Program is an effort initiated by Carnegie Hall and the 

Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) to establish throughout the United 

States a standardized course of music study. Periodic, non-competitive 

assessments (examinations) are a core component of the Achievement 

Program and help to measure each student’s progress. The Achievement 

Program provides a national standard for excellence in music learning. 

WHAT IS THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM’s currICULUM 

The Achievement Program’s curriculum, or course of study, is a comprehensive 

and sequential method for learning to play an instrument or to sing. The 

curriculum includes repertoire recommendations, etudes, technical skills 

and musicianship (music theory and sight reading). 

WHY IS THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM IMPORTANT 

The Achievement Program helps to guide students (and parents of young 

students) along their personal pathway to excellence in music. In addition, 

students gain a sense of accomplishment, develop self-discipline, learn 

how to set goals, manage time effectively and cultivate a love of music. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO EnroLL IN THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM 

Participation in the Achievement Program at Third Street is completely 

optional. Any student (child or adult) enrolled in individual or partner lessons 

or a beginner group class (with Department Chairperson approval) may 

participate in the program. 

Who shoULD PArTICIPATE in THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM 

Any student who is motivated, wants to set and achieve musical goals, is 

committed to regular practice and enjoys the experience of performing 

can participate. 

IS THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM coMPATIBLE WITH THE suzuki 

method Yes. 

is THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM coMPATIBLE WITH THE piano 

certifICATE program Yes. In fact, the Piano Certificate Program is 

based on the Royal Conservatory of Music’s guidelines. 

how do I sign UP for THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM 

If you are interested in participating in the program, first, please see your 

individual or partner lesson teacher to discuss if this is appropriate for your 

musical goals. They will tell you how to get started. Also, the staff in the 

Programs Office can assist you with the online registration.

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when does THE ACHIEVEMENT ProGRAM begin at THIrd street 

The Achievement Program is now available to all Third Street music students. 

WHEre and WHEn are THE assessments 

Third Street is one of the nation’s first Assessment Centers and one of the 

only centers in New York City. The Achievement Program offers Assessments 

three times per year in May, August and December. 

are THEre any coSTS 

Participating in the Achievement Program at Third Street is included in 

each student’s Individual Lesson or Beginner Group Class tuition. There is 

a fee for taking the Assessments through Carnegie Hall with fees starting 

at $69 per Assessment. Need-based financial aid may be available for 

students who are unable to pay for the cost of the Assessment. 

WHAT are THE assessments like 

The Assessment is divided into two parts: 1) Practical Assessment: a 

one-on-one session with the student and the adjudicator that covers 

repertoire, etudes, technique, ear-training and sight-reading. 2) Theoretical 

Assessment: a written examination in a classroom that covers music theory. 

Registration for each of the assessments is done separately and students 

are not required to take both examinations in the same year. 

how do i prepare for THE THEorETICAL assessments 

Third Street’s music theory courses are based on The Achievement Program’s 

curriculum. Placement Exams are available to all current and new Third 

Street students entering the theory and composition programs at Third 

Street to ensure correct class placement. 

Students interested in enrolling in the music theory course and taking the 

Theoretical Assessment should contact Assistant Director of Programs Ivan Antonov at 

iantonov@thirdstreetmusic school.org or 2I2-777-3240 ext.II to schedule an appointment.

COURSES 

OF STUDY

14 COURSES OF STUDY 

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC, MOVEMENT & DANCE 

16 WEEKS $ 650 

32 WEEKS $ 1,250 

All classes are 45 minutes 

MUSIC & MOVEMENT 

Day 

Thurs 

MUSIKGARTEN: 

FAMILY MUSIC 

Day 

Thurs 

Sat 

MUSIKGARTEN: 

CYCLE OF SEASONS 

Day 

Thurs 

Sat 

Day 

Mon 

Time 

9:00 a.m. 

10:00 a.m. 

11:00 a.m. 

Time 

9:30 a.m. 

9:30 a.m. 

Time 

10:30 a.m. 

10:30 a.m. 

BILINGUAL BIRDIES: 

SPANISH 

Time 

9:00 a.m. 

10:00 a.m. 

MUSIC & MOVEMENT 

(Ages 18 months to 3 with parent/caregiver) 

Children in Music & Movement respond actively to music by singing, moving 

and playing toddler-sized xylophones, marimbas, glockenspiels, drums and 

recorders. This class forms a foundation for music and dance courses in the 

years to come. 

MUSIKGARTEN: FAMILY MUSIC FOR 

BABIES AND TODDLERS 

(Ages 1 to 3 with parent/caregiver) 

The Family Music for Babies and Toddlers class is designed to awaken a 

child’s curiosity about music and movement. Repertoire includes lullabies, 

bounces, rhymes, echoes and imaginative activities. Students play simple 

percussion instruments and incorporate music with movement. Foundations 

are formed for beat awareness, vocal production and aural discrimination. 

MUSIKGARTEN: CYCLE OF SEASONS 


Cycle of Seasons promotes musical as well as overall development and 

includes singing, rhythm, beat activities, movement exploration, listening, 

creating, playing instruments and listening to poems and stories. Musical 

concepts such as rhythmic and melodic patterns, tempo, dynamics and 

timbre are introduced and explored. Families receive CDs and other materials 

for home play and fun activities. 

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Studies show that the earlier a child is introduced to a second language, the 

greater the chances that he/she will become proficient in that language. 

Learning a second language also helps children excel in other areas of 

learning. The Bilingual Birdies class is interactive and activity-based. Music 

and movement are the core elements that children and parents/caregivers 

will explore during the class. Children sing along to memorable songs, play 

instruments and dance to the sound of lively beats. A CD with class songs 

is given to all participants. 

MUSIC MAKERS AT THE KEYBOARD 

(Ages 5 to 8) 

This class for groups of young beginners features a variety of activities 

which lay the foundation for keyboard success. The program features an 

aural approach to music learning, building on songs children have come

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to love, providing a natural pathway to reading music while building a 

much-loved piano repertoire. Music Makers: At the Keyboard teaches songs, 

develops keyboard technique and improves aural skills. Students will also 

learn to compose and improvise music while laying the foundation for 

music reading fluency. In developing comprehensive musicianship at the 

keyboard, children are building self-confidence, learning to cooperate with 

each other and improving their concentration. 

BEGINNER GROUP CLASSES 

(Ages 5 to 14 – Instrumental and Dance, Ages 5 to 18 – Chorus) 

Beginner group classes are an effective way to start learning a new 

instrument in an exciting and supportive environment. Classes are small, 

usually three to six students, and include 45 minutes of instruction. Days 

and times of beginner group classes vary by instrument. Please contact 

Student Support Services for the most updated schedule or visit our Web 

site at www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

BEGINNER GROUP MUSIC 

32 WEEKS $ 900 

BEGINNER GROUP DANCE 

32 WEEKS $ 700 

BEGINNER GroUP CLASSES (MUSIC) 

COURSE NAME Age Day Time 

COURSE NAME Age Day Time 

PIANO (Keyboard) 

STRINGS 

Viola 

Cello 

String Bass 

WOODWIND 

& BRASS 

Flute 

Recorder 

Clarinet 

Saxophone 

Trumpet 

French Horn 

Trombone 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

8 to 18 

8 to 18 

8 to 18 

8 to 18 

Mon 

Fri 

Wed 

Tues 

Sat 

Wed 

Mon 

TBD 

Wed 

Thurs 

TBD 

Wed 

3:30 p.m. 

4:15 p.m. 

5:45 p.m. 

6:30 p.m. 

6:30 p.m. 

4:45 p.m. 

5:15 p.m. 

6:00 p.m. 

various 

5:00 p.m. 

6:00 p.m. 

TBD 

5:00 p.m. 

6:00 p.m. 

TBD 

5:00 p.m. 

GUITAR (acoustic) 

PERCUSSION 

Snare Drum 

Drum Circle 

CHORUS 

Let’s All Sing 

Preludio 

Chorale 

Glee Choir 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 14 

5 to 6 

7 to 9 

10 to 13 

14 to 18 

Fri 

Mon 

Mon 

Thurs 

Thurs 

Thurs 

Thurs 

3:45 p.m. 

6:00p.m. 

5:00 p.m. 

5:30 p.m. 

3:45 p.m. 

4:00 p.m. 

5:15 p.m. 

6:15 p.m.


PIANO 

TRADITIONAL/JAZZ 

32 WEEKS TUITION 

30 minutes $1,760 

45 minutes $2,320 

60 minutes $2,600 

30 minutes $1,056 

(partner) 

45 minutes $1,320 

(partner) 

Beginner 

Group $ 900 

Instruction 

SUZUKI METHOD 


30 minutes $2,200 

45 minutes $2,760 

60 minutes $3,040 

30 minutes $1,496 

(partner) 

45 minutes $1,760 

(partner) 

Suzuki Method Piano Tuition 

includes a Weekly Piano 

Repertoire Class. 

For Adult Programs, 

see page 36. 

The piano department welcomes students of all ages and levels for 

individual lessons, partner lessons and beginner group classes. 

INDIVIDUAL/PARTNER INSTRUCTION: Individual (often called “private”) 

lessons provide personalized attention and enable students to progress at 

their own pace, improve their skills and learn repertoire that is most suited 

to their particular interests and needs. Partner lessons are lessons with two 

students and one instructor and can provide a fun and lower cost option 

for many students. 

InITIAL InterVIEW/OrienTATIon: New students age 5 and under, or 

students with prior playing experience, must meet with the Department 

Chairperson to evaluate his/her readiness or skill level. All other students, and 

parents of students under the age of 18, participate in group orientation 

and placement sessions held during the fall and spring. Orientation session 

dates will be provided upon enrollment. 

BEGINNER GroUP CLASSES: Beginner group classes are an effective way 

to start learning a new instrument in an fun and engaging environment. 

Classes are small, usually three to six students, and include 45 minutes of 

instruction. Days and times of beginner group classes vary by instrument. 

Please contact Student Support Services for the most updated schedule or 

visit the School’s Web site at www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

GroUP oPTIon for TrADITIonal Piano STUDEnts: The School 

recommends that all school-age piano students who are enrolled in 

Traditional Method individual lessons take at least one group class each 

week, such as Music Theory, Composition, Piano Ensemble or Jazz Ensemble. 

When combined with Traditional Method individual lessons, these group 

classes are reduced-fee or tuition-free. Please see page 10 for a description 

of the Traditional Method. 

Suzuki Repertoire Classes: For students learning to play the piano 

through the Suzuki Method, a weekly Suzuki Repertoire (“Rep”) Class is 

required. Each level of piano “Rep” Class has one weekday and one Saturday 

option and students must participate weekly. Students will be assigned to 

a “Rep” Class by the Department Chairperson based on level and teacher 

recommendation. Please see page 10 for a description of the Suzuki Method.


PIANO DEPARTMENT HONORS, PREPARATORY & 

OTHER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

The EDA MCfArlane Clark Piano CertifICATE Program 

The Eda McFarlane Clark Piano Certificate Program is designed for motivated 

piano students who are committed to achieving their full potential. This 

program is open to both Suzuki and Traditional Method piano students. 

Third Street has adapted the curriculum of the Carnegie Hall Royal 

Conservatory Achievement Program for The Eda McFarlane Clark Piano 

Certificate Program. Like the Achievement Program, the Piano Certificate 

Program provides a fair and challenging assessment tool that measures 

achievement and is deliberately broader in scope, as Third Street wishes to 

encourage students to include such important musical pursuits as chamber 

music and concert performance in their course of study. The requirements 

are similar enough that students can participate in either or both programs 

as desired from year to year. The Eda McFarlane Clark Piano Certificate Program 

is free to all students enrolled in piano instruction. Students are evaluated 

on repertoire, sight-reading, ear training and technique as 

part of a year-long program of study that includes concert 

attendance and performance. Upon completion of the 10 

graded levels of The Eda McFarlane Clark Piano Certificate 

Program, each student will have completed a high quality, 

comprehensive piano and general music education. This program 

also includes many opportunities for public performance, 

personal growth and musical development. 

Students may register for The Eda McFarlane Clark Piano 

Certificate Program by filling out the registration form 

(available from any piano faculty member or from Student 

Support Services) and returning it to the Student Support 

Services Office. Upon registration, each student will receive 

a folder with program materials which he/she will review 

with his/her instructor. Exams are held in February and in 

late spring, with students playing scales, technical exercises and repertoire. 

An awards ceremony and honors recital is held in the spring; students 

achieving highest distinction perform in a recital at Steinway Hall each May. 

PIANO OLYMPICS 

The Piano Olympics are a fun way for students to strengthen skills and gain 

a sense of accomplishment. It is especially helpful to students of the Eda 

McFarlane Clark Piano Certificate Program because Piano Olympics events 

include the program’s required scales, chords and arpeggios. Students 

are divided into teams by skill level and age, and compete for their adopted 

“countries” with prizes given to all participants. The emphasis is on 

participation, preparation and team spirit. The Piano Olympics concludes 

with an international reception. This program is free to all students enrolled 

in piano instruction. 

Registration Period: 

October 1, 2012 through 

January 31, 2013 

Registration Period: 

January 3, 2013 through 


Date of Event: 

January 26, 2013



Only activity 

2nd activity 

$ 900 

$ 500 

PIANO ENSEMBLE PROGRAM 

The Piano Ensemble Program provides a fun and enriching experience for 

pianists and an opportunity to discover the joy of making music with others. 

The Piano Ensemble Program enhances each student’s piano skills and 

leads to more rapid development. Students are grouped by level and age 

and groups range in membership from two to four. 

Enrollment in the Piano Ensemble Program is limited to students who 

have at least one year of instruction. Students are placed in ensembles by 

the Piano Department Chairperson, upon recommendation of their piano 

teacher. A select number of piano ensembles will be admitted to the 

Honors Enrichment Program. 

Piano Ensemble classes are scheduled according to students’ and coaches’ 

availability. 

PIANO IMProVISATION 

Instruction in piano improvisation is offered to all interested students with 

at least one year of piano instruction. Improvisation builds confidence 

and freedom at the keyboard and further develops musical creativity. 

BARBARA E. FIELD CHAMBER MUSIC ProGRAM 

Piano students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Barbara E. 

Field Chamber Music Program, which is open to all students by audition. 

This program is part of the tuition-free enrichment programs. See pages 29– 

30 for a complete description of this program. 

JAZZ PIANO ENSEMBLE ProGRAM 

Instruction in jazz piano is offered to all interested students with at least 

one year of piano instruction. Jazz piano students are also encouraged to 

enroll in Jazz Theory and Composition or one of the School’s tuition-free 

jazz ensembles. 

Sign up: April 25, 2013 

Concert Date: June 8, 2013 

PIANO MONSTER CONCERT 

A Piano Monster Concert is a large piano ensemble of up to 16 players 

who play with a coach. Piano students of all ages and levels are invited to 

perform in the Monster Concert on the last Saturday Music Hour in June. 

Students may sign up for a piece at their sight-reading level. Music 

will be distributed by May 1, 2013. Rehearsals are scheduled for Saturday 

afternoons after Memorial Day. This program is part of the tuition-free 

enrichment programs. 

LARGE & SMALL ENSEMBLES 

Students, with recommendation by their teacher and the Piano Department 

Chairperson, are encouraged to play in one of the School’s tuition-free 

Honors Enrichment Program ensembles. Please see pages 29–31 for a 

description of the School’s Large and Small Ensemble programs. 

n Large: Chorus, Jazz Big Band 

n Small: Piano Ensemble, Chamber Music, Jazz, Rock


STRINGS 

The String Department welcomes students of all ages and levels in violin, 

viola, cello and string bass. All instruction for school-aged students employs 

the Suzuki Method, requiring all students to take one individual/partner 

lesson and one Suzuki Repertoire (“Rep”) Class each week. Beginner Group 

Instruction is available for viola, cello and string bass. Students are assigned 

to a Repertoire Class by the Department Chairperson based on level and 

teacher recommendation. Many string faculty members incorporate their 

own teaching styles and methods into this Suzuki program, including the 

recently published Mark O’Connor Method, to meet the individual needs and 

interests of students. String students participating in the program must be 

available for Saturday Repertoire Classes. Beginner violin repertoire classes are 

scheduled on Fridays. Please see page 10 for a description of the Suzuki Method. 




to their particular interests and needs. Partner lessons are lessons with two 

students and one instructor and can provide a fun and lower cost option 

for many students. 


students with prior playing experience, must meet with the Department 

Chairperson to evaluate readiness or skill level. All other students, and parents 

of students under the age of 18, participate in group orientation and placement 

sessions held once weekly during the fall and twice per month during the spring. 

Orientation session and placement dates will be provided upon enrollment. 


30 minutes $2,200 

45 minutes $2,760 

60 minutes $3,040 

30 minutes $1,496 

(partner) 

45 minutes $1,760 

(partner) 

Beginner $ 900 

Group 

Instruction 

Individual and partner 

instruction tuition includes 

weekly repertoire classes. 

Please note: There are 

limited repertoire classes 

available for each instrument. 

Students are grouped 

according to age and skill 

level. 







STRING DEPARTMENT HONORS, 

PREPERATORY & OTHER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

String ’Stravaganza 

String ’Stravaganza is a department-wide Saturday morning event for all 

string students, held twice a year at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. Students 

of all ages and levels play together, performing pieces they have learned in 

Suzuki Repertoire Class while gaining experience in ensemble playing and public 

performance. Dates for the 2012-13 school year will be posted in the fall. 


see page 36.



String students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Barbara E. 

Field Chamber Music Program, which is open to all students by audition. 

See pages 29–30 for a complete description of this program. 


Students, with recommendation by their teacher and the String Department 

Chairperson, are encouraged to play in one of the School’s tuition-free Honors 

Enrichment Program ensembles. Please see pages 29–31 for a description of 

the School’s Large and Small Ensemble program. 

n Orchestras: Con Spirito, Sinfonia, Philharmonia 

n Small Ensembles: Jazz, Rock, Advanced Cello


WOODWIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION 

Third Street offers individual, partner and beginner group classes for 

students of all ages and levels on most woodwind, brass and percussion 

instruments, including: 

n Woodwind: flute, recorder, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone 

n Brass: trumpet, French horn, baritone horn, trombone, tuba 

n Percussion: drum set, marimba, drum circle, orchestral percussion 




to their particular interests and needs. Partner lessons are lessons with 

two students and one instructor and can provide a fun and lower cost 

option for many students. 


30 minutes $1,760 

45 minutes $2,320 

60 minutes $2,600 

30 minutes $1,056 

(partner) 

45 minutes $1,320 

(partner) 

Beginner $ 900 

Group 

Instruction 

InITIAL InterVIEW/OrienTATIon: Students pursuing studies on 

woodwind and brass instruments should be at least 8 years old, with the 

exception of flute and recorder students who may begin as early as 5, if 

ready. Percussion students may begin as early as age 6. Student Support 

Services will schedule students with no prior playing experience and the 

Department Chairperson will schedule students with prior playing experience. 






visit the School’s Web site at www.third streetmusicschool.org. 

WOODWIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION DEPARTMENT 

HONORS & PREPARATORY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 


Woodwind, brass and percussion students are strongly encouraged to participate 

in the Barbara E. Field Chamber Music Program, which is open to all students 

by audition. This program is part of the tuition-free enrichment programs. See 

page 29–30 for a complete description of this program. 


Third Street offers a variety of large and small ensembles for all age groups 

and interests. 


see page 36.


NEW for THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR! 

The InterSchool Orchestras (ISO) Symphonic Band in 

residence at Third Street Music School Settlement, is a new 

partnership between the ISO and Third Street. Third Street’s 

Wind Symphony (formerly the School’s most advanced 

band) will be replaced by the ISO Symphonic Band. The ISO Symphonic 

Band explores the world of band literature from classic to contemporary. 

In addition to many community concerts, the Symphonic Band performs in 

New York City’s major concert halls. 

The Symphonic Band is for intermediate and advanced players ages 12 

through 19. Membership is by audition. Good technical and sight-reading 

skills are required. Students not enrolled in Third Street individual or 

partner instruction, please contact ISO at isorch.org or call 212-410-0370 

for fees and to schedule an audition. 

Students may participate in other ensembles with recommendation of 

their teacher and the Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Department Chairperson. 

Please see page 29 for a list of rehearsal days and times. 

n Prelude Band (Beginner) 

n Concert Band (Intermediate) 

n ISO Symphonic Band (Advanced) 

NEW 

THIS 

YEAR!


GUITAR 

Third Street’s Guitar Department offers individual, partner and beginner 

group classes in many styles for students of all ages and levels. Classes are 

available in the following styles: Classical Guitar, Blues, Flamenco, Folk, Jazz 

and Rock. 

INDIVIDUAL/PARTNER INSTRUCTIOn: Individual (often called “private”) 



to their particular interests and needs. Partner lessons are lessons with 

two students and one instructor and can provide a fun and lower cost 

option for many students. 


students with prior playing experience, must meet with the Guitar Department 

Chairperson to evaluate readiness or skill level. Older students with no 

prior experience are scheduled by Student Support Services. 

BEGINNER GroUP CLASSES: Beginner group classes are an effective 

way to start learning a new instrument in a fun and engaging environment. 





GUITAR FOR CHILDREN (ACOUSTIC) 

(Ages 5 to 8) 

Using size-appropriate classical guitars and methods geared toward young 

beginners, this course teaches the basics skills and techniques required to 

play all guitar styles. Students are encouraged to perform in Guitar Music 

Hours (informal recitals), Department Recitals and Concerts throughout the 

year. Thirty-minute partner lessons are recommended for young beginners. 


30 minutes 

45 minutes 

60 minutes 

30 minutes 

(partner) 

45 minutes 

(partner) 

Guitar for 

Children 

(30-minute 

partner) 

Beginner 

Group 

Instruction 

$1,760 

$2,320 

$2,600 

$1,056 

$1,320 

$1,056 

$ 900 

Available InSTRumenTS: 

Acoustic Guitar 

Electric Guitar 

Electric Bass 

Ukulele 


see page 36. 

GUITAR CLUB FOR ADULTS 

For adults wanting to learn the basic guitar skills in a fun, fast-paced group 

setting. Learn chords, classic songs, strumming, blues, tuning and other 

essential skills! Sessions are once per week for one hour. 

CLASSICAL GUITAR 

Classical guitar instruction incorporates traditional methods of right- and 

left-hand development, including scales, arpeggios, studies, note reading 

and varied repertoire by Carulli, Sor, Tárrega and Villa-Lobos. Intermediate 

to advanced classical guitar students are encouraged to audition for one of 

Third Street’s classical guitar ensembles or chamber music groups.


CONTEMPORARY GUITAR 

(ELECTRIC & ELECTRIC BASS) 

Instruction in electric guitar and bass guitar reflects the diversity of 

modern popular guitar styles. A course of study, designed to meet the 

student’s interests, is drawn from the literature of rock, folk, blues, jazz and 

related styles. Instruction is available in individual and partner lessons. 

Electric guitar and bass guitar students are encouraged to join a small jazz 

or rock ensemble. 

Please see pages 29-30 for more information. 

ROCK BAND 

Join one of our Rock Bands! Don’t have a garage to practice in Come audition 

for one of our bands - voice, percussion, piano, guitar and bass students are 

all encouraged to participate! Please contact the Programs Office to schedule 

an audition with the Guitar Department Chairperson. 

GUITAR DEPARTMENT 

HONORS & PREPARATORY 

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

BARBARA E. FIELD 

CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM 

Classical guitar students are strongly 

encouraged to participate in the Barbara 

E. Field Chamber Music Program, which is 

open to all students by audition. This 

program is part of the tuition-free honors 

enrichment programs. See page 29-30 for 

a complete description of this program. 


Students, with recommendation by their teacher and the Guitar Department 

Chairperson, are encouraged to play in one of the School’s Honors (tuitionfree) 

or Preparatory (tuition-based) Enrichment Program ensembles. Please 

see pages 29-31 for a complete listing of Performance Ensembles. 

n Bands: Jazz Prep, Jazz Big Band 

n Small Ensembles: Chamber Music, Classical Guitar, Advanced Classical 

Guitar, Rock, Jazz Ensemble


VOICE AND CHORUS 

Singing is fundamental for musicians and Third Street encourages all students 

to enroll in individual voice lessons or a chorus class. The School offers 

individual and partner lessons for students above the age of 10 and chorus 

for students five through 18. Singers can pursue instruction in many styles 

including classical or contemporary, e.g., rock, popular, Broadway and jazz. 

Above all, Third Street places an emphasis on healthy singing and vocal 

technique. 

INDIVIDUAL/PARTNER INSTRUCTIOn: Individual (often called “private”) 


their own pace, improve their skills and learn repertoire that is most suited to 

their particular interests and needs. Partner lessons are lessons with two 

students and one instructor and can provide a fun and lower cost option for 

many students. Individual lessons in voice are available for students over the 

age of 10. 

INITIAL INTERVIEw/ORIENTATION: Student Support Services schedules 

all individual and partner voice lessons. 

VOICE 


30 minutes $1,760 

45 minutes $2,320 

60 minutes $2,600 

30 minutes $1,056 

(partner) 

45 minutes $1,320 

(partner) 

CHORUS 


Only activity 

Second 

activity 

$ 900 

FREE 

VOICE DEPARTMENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

CHORUS 

n Let’s All Sing (Ages 5 and 6) 

n Preludio (Ages 7 to 9) 

n Chorale (Ages 10 to 13) 

n Glee Choir (Ages 14 to 18) 

Please see Honors Enrichment 

Programs/Large Ensembles on 

page 29 for a list of chorus 

rehearsal days and times.


center for music theory & composition 

NEW 

THIS 

YEAR! 


Only activity 

2nd activity 

$ 900 

$ 275 


THEORY 

Level 

THEORY I 

THEORY II 

THEORY III 

THEORY IV 

theory V 

Theory vi 

theory vii 

theory viii 

theory iX 

Theory X 

Day/Time 

Mon 5:00 p.m. 

Tues 6:00 p.m. 

Adult Beginners 

Wed 4:00 p.m. 

Thurs 5:00 p.m. 

Sat 9:00 a.m. 

Sat 10:00 a.m. 

Sat 1:00 p.m. 

Mon 4:00 p.m. 


Wed 5:00 p.m. 


Fri 4:00 p.m. 

Sat 9:00 a.m. 

Sat 1:00 p.m. 



Sat 1:00 p.m. 


Mon 6:00 p.m. 

Sat 11:00 a.m. 

Sat 11:00 a.m. 

Sat 4:00 p.m. 

Wed 6:00 p.m. 

Fri 5:00 p.m. 

Third Street’s Center for Theory and Composition opens in September 2012. 

The new Center provides a complete course of study for music theory and 

composition which is based on the requirements of the Carnegie Hall Royal 

Conservatory of Music Achievement Program. Courses are open to Third Street 

students and others from throughout the New York City region. 

Here is some additional important information: 

n Students who have studied one year or more of instrumental/vocal studies, 

and who are at least seven years old, may enroll in a music theory class. 

n Classes are offered six days per week with ten levels of instruction to 

meet the needs of every student. 

n A placement exam may be taken at any time during the year to 

determine the best fit for each student. 

InITIAL InterVIEW / OrienTATIon: Students can take a placement 

test at any time in the Programs Office. 

MUSIC THEORY 

Music theory, the study of how music works, is an important part of every 

music student’s education. Third Street adopted the Royal Conservatory of 

Music theory curriculum in 2011-12 and will continue to expand its program 

to incorporate this exciting, proven and rigorous course of study that is also 

the official curriculum for The Achievement Program, a collaboration 

between Carnegie Hall and the Royal Conservatory of Music. A complete 

syllabus is available online at: http://theachievementprogram.org/sites/ 

default/files/files/Theory Syllabus_online.pdf. 

MUSIC THEORY COURSES 

THEORY I: PREPARATORY RUDIMENTS 

THEORY II: BEGINNING RUDIMENTS 

THEORY III: INTERMEDIATE RUDIMENTS 

THEORY IV: ADVANCED RUDIMENTS 

THEORY V: PREPARATORY HARMONY 

THEORY VI: BEGINNING HARMONY 

THEORY VII: INTERMEDIATE HARMONY 

THEORY VIII: COUNTERPOINT 

THEORY IX: ADVANCED HARMONY 

THEORY x: ANALYSIS 


see page 36. 

For more information on music theory courses visit the School’s Web site at 

www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org.


COMPOSITION 

For ages 8 and up 

Third Street’s music composition programs teaches students to create 

original music. The composition curriculum covers three main topics: melodic 

development; choral and imitative accompaniments; and instrumentation 

and arrangement. Students explore both contemporary and classical styles 

in the composition courses and their original compositions are presented 

in several performances throughout the school year. 

In addition to traditional composition methods, a fully equipped technology 

lab with Macintosh computers helps students learn to compose using 

cutting-edge, user-friendly software applications like Sibelius, Garage Band 

and Logic. The courses are taught in a workshop environment that 

emphasizes group participation and shared learning, while allowing for 

significant individual instruction. 

The prerequisite for Composition I is a minimum of one year of music 

study and one year of music theory. Students are placed in the appropriate 

level course by taking a placement exam or by permission of the instructor. 


Only activity 

2nd activity 

$ 900 

$ 275 


COMPOSITION 

Level 

beginning 

Comp 

Workshop 

Comp 

Workshop 

Advanced 

Comp 

Day/Time 

Sat 10:00 a.m. 

Wed 6:00 p.m. 

Sat 12:00 p.m. 

Sat 3:00 p.m. 

Sat 2:00 p.m. 

Beginning CompoSITIon Workshop: Beginning students learn the 

basics of software notation as well as strategies in composing music with a 

technical skill and personal flair. The goal is to compose a short piece for 

several instruments. The course is augmented by studies in orchestration, 

notation, theory and analysis and includes several master classes. Each class 

is limited to eight students. Students with access to their own laptop are 

encouraged to bring them to class. Students must read music fluently, have 

taken Theory I or its equivalent, and be enrolled in a theory course. 

INTERMEDIATE CompoSITIon Workshop: Composition students learn 

to compose music with a technical skill and personal flair. The goal is to 

compose one or more 5-7 minute pieces for the year’s chosen ensemble. 

The course is augmented by studies in orchestration, notation, theory and 

analysis and includes several master classes. Each class is limited to eight 

students. Students with access to their own laptop are encouraged to bring 

them to class. Students must read music fluently, have taken Theory II or its 

equivalent and be enrolled in a theory course. 

ADVAnCED CompoSITIon Workshop: Advanced Composition students 

compose music with technical skill and personal flair in larger and more 

elaborate forms and for larger ensembles. The goal is to compose a 10-15 

minute piece for the year’s chosen ensemble, or in some cases, larger ensembles. 

The course is augmented by studies in orchestration, notation, theory and 

analysis and includes several master classes. Each class is limited to four to 

six students. Students with access to their own laptop are encouraged to 

bring them to class. Students audition by submitting a portfolio of previous 

works and must have taken Theory IV or its equivalent and be enrolled in a 

theory course. This course is recommended for composition students who


can commit to composing during the class-workshops, but also compose 

regularly during the week. Students enrolled in Advanced Composition are 

eligible to compete in Third Street’s Concerto Competition to write a work 

for chamber orchestra. 


Only activity 

2nd activity 

LEVEL I 

$ 900 

$ 275 


JAZZ THEORY 

Level 

Day/Time 

Wed 6:00 p.m. 

JAZZ THEORY, IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION 

Jazz music originated in the United States around the beginning of the 20th 

century and encompasses many different styles, from swing to blues to 

ragtime to bebop. One key element common to almost all of these styles is 

improvisation. A strong base in jazz theory, performance and improvisation 

can also provide an excellent background for popular styles of music. The 

School offers one level of Jazz Theory. Students who are participating in 

Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Prep or Jazz Big Band are encouraged to enroll in a Jazz 

Theory and/or Improvisation class at Third Street. To participate in the Jazz 

Program, students must have completed at least one year of instruction 

on their instrument.


HONORS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

Honors Enrichment Programs are for students who have demonstrated 

committed, consistent progress and desire a joyfully rigorous arts learning 

experience. The program provides excellent opportunities for students to 

interact with each other and advance their music and/or dance learning. 

Honors Enrichment Programs, for students enrolled in individual lessons, 

partner lessons or beginner group classes at Third Street, are tuition-free. 

Students who are not enrolled in individual lessons, partner lessons or 

beginner group lessons at Third Street may enroll, after a placement 

audition, for an annual fee. 

Students are placed in the appropriate level ensemble or chamber music 

group based on a placement audition. Third Street’s Honors Enrichment 

Programs include the following large ensembles, small ensembles and the 

Barbara E. Field Chamber Music Program: 


Individual / 

Partner / 

Beginner 

Group Class 

students 

2nd activity 

Only activity 

no 

charge 

$ 275 

$ 900 


ORCHESTRAS Day Time 

Con Spirito String Orchestra (Intermediate) 

Sinfonia String Orchestra (Intermediate/Advanced) 

Philharmonia Orchestra & 

Philharmonia Winds (Advanced) 

Sat 

Sat 

Sat 

10:30-11:30 a.m. 

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 

10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 

BANDS Day Time 

Prelude Band (Beginner) 

Concert Band (Intermediate) 

InterSchool Orchestras (ISO) Symphonic Band 

in Residence at Third Street Music School 

Settlement (Advanced) 

New Horizons Band (Adults 50+) 

Wed 

Wed 

Tues 

4:00-5:00 p.m. 

4:00-5:00 p.m. 

4:30-6:45 p.m. 

See page 37 for days, times, 

locations and tuition rates. 

JAZZ ENSEMBLES 

Jazz Prep Ensemble (Intermediate) 

Jazz Big Band (Advanced) 

Day 

Wed 

Wed 

Time 

5:00-6:00 p.m. 

6:00-7:00 p.m. 

CHORUSES Day Time 

Let’s All Sing (Ages 5 and 6) 

Preludio (Ages 7 to 9) 

Chorale (Ages 10 to 13) 

Glee Choir (Ages 14 to 18) 

Thurs 

Thurs 

Thurs 

Thurs 

3:45-4:30 p.m. 

4:00-5:00 p.m. 

5:15-6:15 p.m. 

6:15-7:30 p.m.



Individual / 

Partner / 

Beginner 

Group Class 

students 

2nd activity 

Only activity 

no 

charge 

$ 275 

$ 900 

LARGE ENSEMBLES CONT’D 

DANCE Day Time 

Nutcracker 

Third Street Dance Company 

Tap Ensemble 

Sat 

Sat 

Fri 

3:30-5:30 p.m. (Oct–Dec) 

3:30-5:30 p.m. (Jan–May) 

5:30-7:00 p.m. 


Number 

of Honors 

Ensembles 

Day 

Time 

Piano Ensemble 

Advanced Cello Ensemble 

Advanced Classical Guitar Ensemble 

Advanced Flute Ensemble 

Advanced Percussion Ensemble 

Advanced Trumpet Ensemble 

Advanced Saxophone Ensemble 

Rock Ensemble 

Jazz Ensemble 

Beginner Percussion Ensemble 

Advanced Orchestral 

Percussion Ensemble 

3 

1 

3 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

2 

1 

1 

Various 

Sat 

Various 

Tues 

Mon 

Mon 

TBD 

Tues 

Thurs 

Mon 

Mon 

Various 

1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Various 

6:15-7:15 p.m. 

6:00-7:00 p.m. 

5:00-6:00 p.m. 

TBD 

Various 

Various 

5:00-6:00 p.m. 

6:00 p.m. 

CHAMBER MUSIC 

Chamber music is written for small ensembles and said to be the “music of 

friends,” whether played at home or at a world-renowned concert hall. 

Chamber music spans many eras, genres and forms. It requires the 

development of both musical and social skills, as each instrument has its 

own part that gives voice to a musical conversation. Whether amateur or 

professional, being able to collaborate with other musicians is a vital 

skill that is honed through chamber music. In chamber music, students 

learn to communicate and develop close relationships through music, to 

give expression to a vast, wide-ranging body of repertoire, and to make 

music for the enjoyment of musician, ensemble and audience. 

Number 

of Honors 

Ensembles 

Day 

Time 

Barbara E. Field 

Chamber Music Program 

Multiple 

Sat 

Sat 

3:30-4:30 p.m. 

4:30-5:30 p.m.


PREPARATORY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

Students who are interested in playing in a small group, but are not yet able 

to participate in an Honors Enrichment Program ensemble, are encouraged 

to enroll in one of the School’s tuition-based Preparatory Enrichment Program 

ensembles. If you are interested in participating in one of these ensembles, 

please speak with your instructor. Third Street’s Preparatory Enrichment 

Programs include the following small ensembles: 


Only activity 

2nd activity 

$ 900 

$ 500 


Number 

of Prepatory 

Ensembles 

Day 

Time 

Piano Ensemble 

Electric Guitar / Rock Ensemble 

Multiple 

Multiple 

Varies 

Varies 

Varies by level 

Mutually agreed upon


PERFORMANCE AT THIRD STREET 

With more than 250 student, faculty and guest artist performances each 

year, performance is an extremely important part of Third Street’s musical 

life. The School strongly encourages students to perform as often as possible 

because public performances help teachers and students set goals and 

achieve them. Performance opportunities at Third Street include: 

n Music Hours: Music hours are student recitals programmed by 

instrument and led by each Department Chairperson. (For example, all 

string students perform at the “String Music Hour,” all piano students 

perform at the “Piano Music Hour.”) Music Hours provide an opportunity 

for students to try out new pieces, polish old ones and prepare for 

upcoming recitals and concerts. Music Hours are relaxed and informal 

and take place in a supportive and nurturing environment. Students are 

expected to attend Music Hours to perform and also to learn how to 

become good audience members. 

Music Hours take place on Saturday afternoons for both string and 

piano students; on Monday evenings for woodwind, brass and percussion 

students; and at varying days and times for the guitar department and 

voice department. 

Please note that participation in Music Hours and other public performances 

may be a requirement for certain merit-based scholarships and/or needbased 

financial aid. All students should check with their teachers, Department 

Chairs or Student Support Services for more information. 

n Studio Recitals: Students who study with the same teacher perform 

in an annual Studio Recital, usually during the second half of the school year. 

n Department rECITALS: Each department gives several recitals 

throughout the year to showcase students who have made exceptional 

progress. Students are recommended to perform at a Department Recital 

by their instructor. Department Chairperson approval is required. 

n Program & SPECIAL rECITALS: Most programs and all large ensembles 

also give performances throughout the school year. Examples include: 

all orchestras, bands, choruses and jazz and rock ensembles; The Eda 

McFarlane Clark Piano Certificate Program; the Barbara E. Field Chamber 

Music Program; the annual Nutcracker Performance; New Horizons Band 

concerts; Composition Recitals; as well as the String Department’s String 

’Stravaganza Concerts. 

n All-SCHool rECITALS: Students are selected by audition to perform 

at these recitals, including the Stowe C. Phelps Annual Student Concert 

held in May and the Holiday Music Hour held in December.


DANCE 

Dance allows us to express musical ideas and sounds through body 

movement. Third Street Music School Settlement believes that dance and 

music are inseparably connected and that dance offers a unique opportunity 

for physical and artistic expression. Third Street’s dance program emphasizes 

proper body alignment, healthy physical development and the complete 

integration of music and dance. 

In addition to being a discipline of its own, dance study can also help to 

expand the musicianship of instrumentalists and singers, too. For example, 

dance can enhance the physical connection to music that is so important 

for instrumentalist and singers. It also helps develop a deeper understanding 

of the many musical forms which are based on dance styles like the waltz, 

sarabande, minuet, gigue, barcarolle, mazurka and polonaise. Third Street 

recommends that all music students, at some point in their music education, 

study dance. 

Students follow a carefully developed, sequential course of study that 

includes increased 

participation and 

performance opportunities 

as they progress through 

the program. 

Students considering 

a career in dance can 

pursue an accelerated 

course of study. The 

most advanced students 

may audition for the 

Third Street Dance 

Company. 


One class $ 700 

per week 

Two classes $1,100 

per week 

Three classes $1,300 

per week 


unless otherwise noted. 

HIPPITY-HOP 

HIPPITY-HOP 

(Ages 4 to 5) 

Come move, jump and dance! Classes focus on development of skills, 

self-confidence and personal style. 

Level 

All Levels 

Day/Time 

Mon 

3:00-3:45 p.m. 

Mon 

3:45-4:30 p.m. 

HIP-HOP 

(Ages 6 and up) 

In this fun and high-energy style of dance, students learn dance combinations 

to their favorite pop songs. Music is always kid-friendly and appropriate. 

Classes focus on development of skills, self-confidence and personal style. 

HIP-HOP 

Level 

Level I 

Beginner 

Level II 

Intermediate 

Level III 

Advanced 

Day/Time 

Mon 

4:30 p.m. 

Mon 

5:30 p.m. 

Mon 

6:30 p.m.


TAP DANCE 

Level 

Day/Time 

Pre-Tap Fri 

1:30-2:15 p.m. 

2:15-3:00 p.m. 

Level I Wed, Fri 

3:30 p.m. 

Level II Wed, Fri 

4:30 p.m. 

Level III Wed 5:30 p.m. 

Wed 6:30 p.m. 

Level IV Fri 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Tap Ensemble 

16 WEEKS $ 350 

Adult Fri 12:00 p.m. 

PRE-TAP (Ages 4-5) 

Pre-Tap introduces children to the basics of tap dancing within 

the structure of a traditional tap class. Children are taught 

to understand basic rhythm and counting skills by mimicking 

sounds they hear in class and in music. 

TAP DANCE (Ages 5 to 18) 

This class offers basic principles and techniques of Tap. 

Emphasis is on precision, rhythm and musicality. 

ADULT TAP 

Always wanted to tap the night away with Fred Astaire and 

Ginger Rogers Then come take your first steps with us in our 

new beginners lunchtime tap class! 

NEW 

THIS 

YEAR! 

NEW 

THIS 

YEAR! 

NEW! 

THIS 

YEAR


PRE-BALLET (Ages 3 to 4) 

This fun, preparatory class engages budding ballet enthusiasts in some of 

the basic movements in ballet while training the ear and body to move in 

time with the music. Instruction, activities and body movement are ageappropriate 

and preschool friendly. 

BALLET (Age 5 to 18) 

Using the principles of classical ballet, this style of dance emphasizes 

placement, support, and communication through dance–and the discipline 

necessary to achieve it. Pointe classes are offered to Level III and IV dancers 

with the permission of the instructor. 

DANCE DEPARTMENT HONORS 

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 

The Nutcracker 

Each year the School presents a chamber version of the holiday ballet 

favorite, The Nutcracker. Current students with experience may audition in 

the beginning of the fall semester. The Nutcracker Company rehearses 

from October to December and performs for the community in December. 

Third Street Dance COMPANY 

The Third Street Dance Company rehearses from January to 

May and participates in Master Classes in Modern, African, 

Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap and Ballet throughout the year and performs 

NEW 

THIS 

YEAR! 

in the spring. Dancers in the Honors Ensembles are expected to take at 

least two classes per week in addition to the Ensemble sessions. 

BALLET 

Level 

Pre-Ballet 

Level I 

Level II 

Level III 

and Pointe 

Level III 

Level III 

and Pointe 

Level IV 

Nutcracker 

Company 

Third 

Street 

Dance 

Company 

Day/Time 

Mon 

10:00-10:45 a.m. 

12:30-1:15 p.m. 

1:15-2:00 p.m. 

Tues 

12:30-1:15 p.m. 

1:15-2:00 p.m. 

Sat 

9:45-10:30 a.m. 



Sat 10:30 a.m. 



Sat 11:30 a.m. 



Sat 1:30 p.m. 



Sat 2:30 p.m. 

Sat 

3:30–5:30 p.m. 

(Oct–Dec) 

Sat 

3:30–5:30 p.m. 

(Jan–May)


ADULT PROGRAMS 


30 minutes $1,760 

45 minutes $2,320 

60 minutes $2,600 

45 minutes $1,056 

(partner) 

60 minutes $1,320 

(partner) 

8 WEEKS $ 275 

GROUP INSTRUCTION 

Available IN: 

Drum Circle 

Guitar 

Piano 

Ukulele 

32 WEEKS $ 700 

16 WEEKS $ 350 

SEASON PASS $ 540 

Adult students are an important part of the Third Street community. The 

School welcomes adult students of all ages, levels and abilities for individual, 

partner and group music instruction on most instruments and voice as well 

as selected dance classes. Chamber music and ensemble activities provide 

great opportunities for improving musicianship skills and for socializing. 

Adults may enroll at any time throughout the year and may purchase a 

“Season Pass” (see description below) which allows flexibility in the number 

of individual lessons taken and when they are scheduled. 

MUSIC INSTRUCTION 

Individual and Partner Lessons 

Lessons are available for all proficiency levels in instrumental and vocal 

instruction for adult students in classical, jazz, rock or popular styles. 

Whether you are a beginner, picking up your instrument after 20 years, or 

an active amateur, there is a place for you at Third Street. 

Individual/Partner lessons are available for: 

n Piano 

n Strings: violin, viola, cello, string bass 

n Woodwinds: flute, recorder, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone 

n Brass: trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, baritone horn 

n Guitar: acoustic, electric, electric bass, ukulele 

n Percussion: drum set, marimba, orchestral percussion 

n Voice 

n Composition, Music Theory and Songwriting 

DANCE INSTRUCTION 

See page 34 for information about classes for adults. 

SEASON PASS 

Season Passes offer adults scheduling flexibility and the opportunity to try 

a new instrument out before making a long-term commitment. Each 

Season Pass includes six hours of individual lessons that are scheduled at a 

date and time that is mutually agreed upon by the teacher and student. 

Adults may enroll anytime and the Season Pass is valid throughout the 

school year in which the student is registered. Season Pass holders receive: 

n Six hours of individual lessons with scheduling flexibility 

n Unlimited access to a practice studio during weekday mornings 

or late evenings (subject to availability) 

n Enrollment in Adult Performance Workshop


PIANO CLUB FOR ADULTS 

For adults considering the idea of beginning formal lessons, Third Street offers an 

eight-week course that will allow you to try out group or individual lessons. 

After completion of the eight-week course, participants may elect to continue 

their studies through individual lessons or continue as a group. Sessions are 

once per week for one hour. 

8 WEEKS $ 275 

Beginner Group Instruction 


Learn basic guitar skills in a fun, fast-paced group setting in the 8-week 

Guitar Club for Adults. Students will learn chords, classic songs, strumming, 

blues, tuning and other essential skills. Sessions are once per week 

for one hour. 

NEW HORIZONS BAND PROGRAM 

New Horizons is an international organization that brings adults together 

to play music. If you are “50 or better,” join a New Horizons class and make 

music with like-minded adults! Beginners and experienced musicians on 

all instruments are welcome. Every group performs at its site and in the 

community. 

BAND (WINDS & BRASS) Day Time 

Beginner 

Advanced Beginner 

Intermediate / Advanced 

Location 

Tues 7:00-9:00 p.m. Third Street Music School 

Mon & Wed 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Hamilton-Madison House* 

Tue & Thurs 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Third Street Music School 

32 WEEKS $ 200 

A $40 annual registration fee 

and $I00 tuition is required 

for each I6-week semester. 

To register at Third Street, 

call 2I2-777-3240, ext. 30. 

To register at Hamilton- 

Madison House, 

call 2I2-349-3724, ext. 9320. 

*Hamilton-Madison House is located at 50 Madison Street in Manhattan.



2nd activity 

Only activity 

32 WEEKS $ 850* 

*per participant 

Instrumental 

$ 275 

$ 900 

Tues 

6:00 p.m. 

10 CLASSES $ 100 

Thurs 

7:15 p.m. 

MUSIC THEORY FOR ADULT BEGINNERS 

Music theory is the study of how music works and it is an important part of 

every music student’s education. Third Street’s theory department’s courses 

are based on the Royal Conservatory of Music’s theory curriculum and the 

School’s theory offerings will continue to expand to provide opportunities 

for students to excel in this exciting, proven and rigorous course, which is 

also the official curriculum for Carnegie Hall’s new Achievement Program. 

A complete syllabus is available online at: http://theachievementprogram. 

org/sites/default/files/files/TheorySyllabus_online.pdf (Also see pages 26-28 

for information about Third Street’s Center for Music Theory and Composition) 

ADULT CHAMBER MUSIC 

Chamber music (group music making, one instrument to a part) offers instrumentalists 

of intermediate and advanced levels an opportunity to play 

together in an small group setting. Each chamber music group is matched 

by skill level and is coached by one of Third Street’s experienced chamber 

music coaches. Chamber groups are scheduled according to the players’ 

and coach’s availability. Groups that are already organized are welcome to 

join this program. 

Tuition includes weekly 45-minute coaching sessions and 45 minutes 

of independent rehearsal. Students are also encouraged to participate in 

the Adult Performance Workshop. 

ADULT PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 

Adult Performance Workshops are recitals, held every few weeks, to provide 

opportunities for both performance and social interaction. Adult students at 

all levels are encouraged to participate. For more information on dates and 

times, please visit the School’s Web site at www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org.


SUMMER PROGRAMS 

Even in the summer, music and dance never stop at Third Street. The following 

programs are usually offered at Third Street each summer. The full Summer 

Catalog is available in early 2013 and will provide information about the 

summer schedule, tuition, fees, faculty and registration procedures. 

INDIVIDUAL, PARTNER and Group INSTRUCTION 

Recommended for children, teens and adults 

Individual, partner, or group instruction is available for young people and 

adults, in most instruments and voice. If there is something special you 

are interested in studying, please contact Student Support Services at 

212-777-3240, ext. 30 or 18, for more information. 

Early Childhood Arts Day Camp 

Five-week, three-week or two-week sessions Recommended for ages 3 to 6 

Third Street Music School’s Early Childhood Arts Day Camp is a creative, 

enriching and fun program for children 3 to 6 years old. The Camp provides 

specialized instruction in music, arts and crafts, and dramatics balanced 

with outdoor fun in a nurturing setting that will allow your child’s creative 

energy to flourish. 

DANCE WORKSHOP 

Three weeks Recommended for ages 6 to 18 

The dance workshop is for experienced dance students and features 

classes in African, Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Tap. Students take daily technique 

classes and create and rehearse new works for a performance on the final 

day of the workshop. Placement audition is required. 

CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP 

Two weeks Recommended for ages 8 to 18 

This nine-day music workshop for woodwind, brass, piano and string players 

combines intensive music study with daily recreational activities. 

Students are assigned to a chamber group and receive three hours of 

rehearsal and coaching each day. An audition with the Workshop Director 

is required before registering.

40 

COURSES OF STUDY 

PIANO ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP 

Two weeks Recommended for ages 8 to 18 

This unique ten-day workshop enables piano students to experience the 

joy of piano ensemble music repertoire written for 1-2-3-4-5 and even 6 

piano(s)/keyboard(s). Every day is packed with lots of fun. Students rehearse, 

perform, and practice sight-reading and improvisation skills on a variety of 

keyboards. The fun and festivities culminate in a final performance. An 

audition with the Workshop Director is required before registering. 

BAND 

Six weeks Recommended for ages 9 to adult 

This program is open to students who have at least one year experience on 

their instrument. This is a great opportunity for all New Horizons, band band 

and woodwind, brass and percussion students. Students new to Third 

Street are also welcome to continue their studies here over the summer. 

ROCK & JAZZ ENSEMBLES 

Recommended for teens to adults 

ROCK ENSEMBLE 

Open to electric guitar, electric bass, vocal, keyboard and drum students, 

students arrange and perform classic and modern rock, funk and reggae tunes. 

Some experience required. Rock Ensembles are scheduled once a group is 

formed and matched with a faculty member by the Guitar Department 

Chairperson. Voice, percussion, piano and guitar students are encouraged 

to join! 

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 

Open to intermediate and advanced students of all instruments and all ages, 

students perform compositions by jazz masters such as Duke Ellington, 

Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. 

PIANO CLUB FOR ADULTS 

Five weeks, two sessions per week 

For adults considering the idea of beginning formal lessons, Third Street 

offers a five-week course that will allow you to try out group or individual 

lessons. After completion of the summer classes, participants may elect 

to continue individual lessons or continue as a group. 


Five weeks, two sessions per week 

Open to all adult beginners. Learn basic guitar skills in a fun, fast-paced 

group setting! Chords, classic songs, strumming, Blues, tuning and other 

essential skills will be taught.

SUMMER PROGRAMS 41 

THIRD STREET 

PRESCHOOL

42 PRESCHOOL 

36 WEEKS TUITION* 

2 & 3 Year 

Olds 

Half-Day 

4 Year Olds 

Full-Day 

* Tuition rates for the 

20I3–I4 school year. 

$13,750 

$17,500 

PRESCHOOL 

For more than 30 years, Third Street Preschool has been an integral and 

important part of the Third Street Music School Settlement family and the 

East Village community. Third Street preschoolers grow and learn through 

play, exploration and discovery in a nurturing environment, rich in interesting, 

challenging and creative experiences. The overarching goal is to provide a 

setting in which each child can develop a greater sense of self, a respect for 

others, and a lifelong love of the arts and learning. The curriculum, with its 

strong emphasis on music, literacy, visual arts, and dramatic play, offers 

children a powerful way to broaden their understanding of the world 

around them. 

Preschool classrooms are designed to encourage active participation 

with experiences that support creative thinking and problem solving, 

while encouraging the development of language, emerging numeracy and 

intellectual curiosity. The Preschool’s highly qualified and experienced 

faculty have an in-depth understanding of child development and the 

creative arts. They know that play, discovery and fun are integral to learning. 

Third Street’s Preschool program values the whole child and his or her 

experience. Social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs are met with 

sensitivity and understanding. Children view the classroom as their 

community, an extension of their home and culture. Open and positive 

partnerships with parents are encouraged. 

ADMISSIONS 

Third Street Preschool enrollment applications for the 2013-2014 school 

year will be available on the School’s Web site beginning September 4, 

2012. The Preschool admissions process at Third Street consists of a tour, 

play date and parent interview. 

n Starting in September, one year before enrollment, interested parents 

are invited to make an appointment to tour the preschool and speak 

with the Director of Preschool & Early Childhood Programs. 

n Children must be two years of age by March of 2013 of the year of 

enrollment. 

n Once the application form and $50 registration fee are received, a play 

date and interview is arranged with each prospective student and 

parent/guardian. 

Third Street Preschool follows the Independent School Admission 

Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) preschool application and 

notification schedule and policies. 

For more information, please contact the Director of Preschool & Early 

Childhood Programs at 212-777-3240, ext. 16.

PRESCHOOL 43 

Third Street Preschool Music Curriculum: 

n Orff-Based Music Instruction: All children enrolled in the Third Street 

Preschool attend weekly, 45-minute Orff-based music and movement 

classes. The Orff approach is a way of teaching children about music 

that engages the mind and body through a mixture of singing, dancing, 

acting and the use of percussion instruments. Lessons are presented 

with an element of “play,” helping children learn at their own level of 

understanding. 

n Music & Movement: Through integration of music and dance, preschool 

children will explore body movements and spatial, time and energy 

variations. The class will encourage large motor development and creativity, 

while emphasizing proper alignment, core body movement and an 

awareness of moving the body through space with others. 

n Introduction to Keyboard: For fouryear 

olds, an age-appropriate weekly 

instrumental class focusing on the 

piano keyboard is offered in a fun and 

interesting way. This class is intended 

for exposure only. Children are not 

expected to practice outside of the 

classroom. 

n Music Exploratorium: Each month, 

children will learn about and focus 

on a new musical instrument or 

instrument family along with a 

specific style, era or composer. 

As part of the Music Exploratorium, 

all of the children will attend a 

monthly concert with performances 

by Third Street’s esteemed music 

faculty, featuring the instrument/ 

instrument family of the month. 

n Bi-Monthly Sing-A-Longs: All children 

enrolled in the Third Street Preschool 

participate in Preschool-wide sing-alongs 

twice per month. 

PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE 

Level 

2 1 /2 Year 

Olds and 

Young 3s 

3 Year Olds 

4 Year 

Olds / 

Pre-K 

Day/Time 

Mon-Fri 

Half-Day 

9:00 a.m.- 

12:00 p.m. or 

1:00-4:00 p.m. 

Mon-Fri 

Half-Day 

9:00 a.m.- 

12:00 p.m. or 

1:00-4:00 p.m. 

Mon-Fri 

Full-Day 

9:00 a.m.- 

3:00 p.m.

24+I45 

44 SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 

classes per week 

New York City schools 

=3,000 

children singing, dancing and playing music 

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY 

PARTNERSHIPS 

Third Street is a licensed 

vendor with the New York City 

Department of Education. For 

more information on courses and 

fees, please call Nancy Morgan, 

Director of Partnerships & 

Strategic Initiatives at 

212-777-3240, ext. 20 or visit 

www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

Third Street Music School Settlement, for many years, has collaborated 

with public schools and community centers to provide high quality music 

and dance instruction during the school day or after school at the school’s 

or community center’s site. The School & Community Partnership program, 

often called “MILES,” places Third Street faculty in these schools and 

community centers in the East Village and parts of the Bronx, Queens and 

Brooklyn. 

A sister program, MILES@3rd, provides an opportunity for any student 

enrolled in one of Third Street’s partner schools to take classes at Third 

Street’s main building on East 11th Street for free or at low cost.

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 45 

What courses does Third Street offer to schools and community centers and 

how can my school or community center partner with Third Street Third 

Street’s School & Community Partnerships program offers the following 

courses and group lessons, taught by experienced faculty on a weekly basis 

throughout the school year: 

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM 

Preschool, 

Kindergarten 

to 2nd Grade 

1st through 

3rd Grade 

4th through 

8th Grade 

Middle 

School 

High 

School 

Music & Movement 

Recorder 

Chorus 

Band 

Chamber Orchestra 

Group Strings (violin, viola, cello) 

Group Brass (trumpet, trombone) 

Group Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone) 

Group Guitar 

Dance Ensemble 

Hip-Hop Dance 

Rock Ensemble 

World Drumming 

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What is MILES@3 rd and can my child participate MILES@3 rd is a low-cost 

program of after-school group instruction for students enrolled in Third 

Street’s partner public schools.* Classes are held at Third Street’s East 11th 

Street building and include a variety of group keyboard, string, woodwind, 

brass, chorus and dance options. 

First-year MILES@3 rd students may attend the program tuition-free for 

a full year of instruction, paying only an application fee of $40 per family. 

Students who return for a second year of study pay $300. A payment plan 

option is available, as is need-based financial aid for returning students 

with demonstrated financial need. 

To be eligible for MILES@3 rd in 2012-13, children must meet all of the 

following criteria: 

1. Be between the ages of 6 and 14 as of December 1, 2012. 

2. Never enrolled in Third Street’s After-School/Saturday program 

at any time during the past two years. 

3. Attend one of Third Street’s partner schools.* 

*Please visit www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org for a complete list of partner 

public schools. 

Open House & 

Registration Day: 

June I5, 20I3 

To register for MILES@3 rd , 

eligible students must attend 

the Open House with a parent 

or guardian. Information on 

this event will be sent directly 

to each partner school. 

For more information on 

MILES@3rd, please contact 

Student Support Services’ 

Reception Desk at 

212-777-3240 at ext. 10.

46 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 

COMMUNITY 

CONCERTS

COMMUNITY CONCERTS 47 

COMMUNITY CONCERTS 

Throughout the year, Third Street presents approximately 250 free concerts 

by students, faculty and guest artists. Highlights include the Holiday Music 

Hour, Concerto Concert, Stowe C. Phelps Annual Student Concert, and 

String ’Stravaganzas. The School is also known in the community for the 

two concert series it produces each year: 

ARTIST PERFORMANCE SERIES 

Artist Performance Series concerts, featuring Third Street’s artist faculty 

and their artist friends, are presented to the general public most Friday 

evenings from September to April. Admission is free. Diverse and creative 

programs highlight the School’s outstanding faculty and provide a valuable 

cultural resource to the community and New York City. Performances take 

place at 7:00 p.m. in the School’s Anna-Maria Kellen Auditorium. Doors 

open at 6:30 p.m. General seating is available on a first-come-basis. For 

more information on individual artists and their programs, please visit 

the School’s Web site at www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

MUSIC IN ABE LEBEWOHL PARK 

Every summer since 1981, Third Street and the Tenth & Stuyvesant Streets 

Block Association, in cooperation with St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, 

have presented Music in Abe Lebewohl Park, a series of free outdoor concerts. 

These programs by professional performers offer a wide variety of music, 

reflecting the Lower East Side’s diverse ethnic cultures. Concerts take place 

at 12:30 p.m. on eight Thursdays in June and July in Abe Lebewohl Park at 

2nd Avenue and 10th Street. In case of rain, performances are held on the 

portico of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery.

48 PARENTS ASSOCIATION 

JOIN 

NOW! 

PARENTS ASSOCIATION 

All parents of students enrolled in any Third Street program are considered 

members of the Parents Association. Adult students and parents of alumni 

are also welcome to get involved. 

The purpose of the Parents Association is to support the mission and 

activities of the School—and the student learning experience—through 

the volunteer talents and resources of the parent body; to facilitate 

communication between the parent body and the School by providing 

channels for information to be shared and for questions and concerns to be 

raised and addressed; and to foster a sense of community among Third 

Street families, faculty and staff. 

For more information about the 

Parents Association and how 

you can get involved, please 

visit www.thirdstreetmusic 

school.org/who_parents.htm 

or call Joanne Coco at 

2I2-777-3240, ext. 23. 

Yearly activities of the Parents Association include the following: 

DEPARTMENT LIAISONS: Facilitate communication and provide 

support to the department you are involved with or are interested in. 

HoSPITALITY: Organize the All-School Holiday Reception after the 

Annual Holiday Music Hour. Organize receptions after Studio Recitals, 

Faculty Recitals and other special events, according to faculty and family 

interest. 

Community SERVICE: Support the School in out-of-school 

marketing and community-building activities, such as street fairs and off 

site performances. 

SCHool Store: Conceive of and sell Third Street items like T-shirts, tote 

bags, etc., to raise funds and increase awareness of the School throughout 

the community and the city. 

fACULTY rECITAL USHErs: Assist with Artist Performance Series 

concerts, handing out programs and monitoring the door. 

Senior Class CoMMITTEE: Organize Senior Night activities and the 

Senior Gift that high school seniors and their families present at year-end to 

the School. 

BULLETIn Boards: Update and maintain the School’s bulletin boards. 

FUND-RAISING: Support the annual spring fund-raiser through 

solicitation of donations from local business that Third Street families 

patronize. 

Parent-to-Parent EnGAGEMEnt: Market the School by spreading 

information about programs directly to other parents through the 

internet and other methods.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES & POLICIES 49 

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES 

& POLICIES 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Student Support Services can help you schedule 

your class or lesson, answer questions about 

registering and need-based financial aid, tell you 

how to rent an instrument and much more. Call 

Student Support Services or stop by their office on 

the first floor. 

Myra Nieves, Registrar 

E-mail: mnieves@thirdstreetmusicschool.org 

PHONE: 212-777-3240, ext. 30 

Maggie Corry, Student Support Services Assistant 

E-mail: mcorry@thirdstreetmusicschool.org 

PHONE: 212-777-3240, ext. 17 

Loyi Malu, Student Support Services Manager 

E-mail: lmalu@thirdstreetmusicschool.org 

PHONE: 212-777-3240, ext. 18 

September 

through June 

SCHOOL LOCATION AND PUBLIC 

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: 

Third Street Music School is located at 235 East 11th Street, between 2nd 

and 3rd Avenues in Manhattan’s East Village. The School is easily accessible 

by public transportation. The nearest public transportation lines are the 

M8, M15, M101, M102, M103 and M14 buses as well as the L, N, R, Q, 4, 5 

and 6 trains. 

July 

August 

September 

through June 

July 

BUILDING HOURS 

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. 

Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 

Monday & Friday 

8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 

8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. 

Saturday Closed 

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Friday-Saturday Closed 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE 

August 

(by appointment) 

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Saturday Closed 

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Friday-Saturday Closed 

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING 

How do I register for a class or lessons 

Submit a signed registration form along with the required deposit to Student 

Support Services. Students can register in person, by fax, postal mail or e-mail. 

Registration forms are available to download from the School’s Web site; paper 

forms are available at the School. 

When should I register 

Individual and partner lessons are open for enrollment throughout 

the year. The School recommends that returning students enroll during 

the Early Registration Period which begins on June 1, 2012 and continues

50 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES & POLICIES 

until June 25, 2012. Returning students receive special consideration in 

scheduling if they register during this time. After the term has started, 

students must register at least one week before their intended start date. 

Group classes remain open until the fourth week of classes or until 

the enrollment maximum has been reached. 

How do I find a teacher or the right course for me 

Individual/Partner Instruction: 

Returning students should consult with their current instructor to set a 

lesson length and time for the new academic year. 

New students age 5 and under or students with previous experience 

are invited to schedule a placement appointment with a Department 

Chairperson to discuss instructors and courses of study. 

New students over the age of 5 and without previous experience are 

encouraged to enroll in beginner group classes. Students interested in 

individual lessons are invited to schedule a placement appointment with a 

Department Chairperson to discuss instructors and courses of study. 

Requests for a specific instructor will be granted as available. 

GROUP Instruction: 

Students interested in group instruction will be placed by Student Support 

Services or a Department Chairperson into the appropriate class according 

to age, availability and skill level. 

How will I be notified of my start date 

Families will receive confirmation of their enrollment, with a schedule and 

calendar, by mail. 

What if I have a conflict, and need to change my schedule 

Individual/Partner Instruction: 

Before the term has started, please inform Student Support Services of any 

scheduling conflicts and they will attempt to accommodate your needs. 

After the term has started, students can confer with their individual lesson 

instructor. Some changes may require consultation with a Department 

Chairperson. 

GROUP Instruction: 

Most group classes will have both weekday and Saturday options. Students 

may transfer to another appropriate section of a class, subject to availability. 

How do I change instructors 

The School recognizes that there are many reasons for wanting to change 

instructors and respects and honors your wishes. Additionally, the School 

strives to make this process as seamless and stress-free as possible. Contact 

Student Support Services to schedule an appointment to speak with your 

Department Chairperson or the Director of Programs about your desire to 

change instructors.

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

Is there a registration fee 

Yes. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $40 per student for the 

September through June academic year. 

Are there any early registration discounts 

The registration fee is $25 during the Early Registration Period. 

Do I receive a discount if I pay my tuition in full 

Yes. Students paying in full (32 weeks) during the Early Registration Period 

will receive a discount equal to one free lesson or class. 

Do I receive a discount for siblings or other family members 

Family members receive a discount of $96 on individual lessons. Families 

enrolling siblings in the Third Street Preschool program will receive a 10% 

discount on the tuition of any additional sibling. 

How do I pay for lessons/classes 

The School accepts tuition payments by cash, check, money order or credit 

card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express). Payments can be 

made in person at the reception desk, by postal mail or by logging in online 

at http://activenet.active.com/thirdstreetmusicschool. Credit card payments 

for tuition may also be made by telephone. 

How much is the required registration deposit 

Individual/Partner Instruction 

A deposit of $350, plus the $40 registration fee, is due at the time of enrollment. 

Families receiving need-based financial aid may arrange for a smaller deposit. 

GROUP Instruction—students under the age of 18 

The required deposit for group instruction is 50% of the year’s tuition, plus 

the $40 registration fee. 

GROUP Instruction—students over the age of 18 

The required deposit for adult group classes is the cost of the first session, 

plus the $40 registration fee. 

SEASON’S PASS—students over the AGE OF 18 

Payment is due in full at the time of enrollment. Please note that students 

are responsible for keeping track of their lessons. 

PRESCHOOL 

The required deposit for students enrolled in the full day option is $3,000. For 

half-day students, the required deposit is $2,500. 

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES & POLICIES 51


Can I pay my tuition in installments 

Installment plans can be established at the time of enrollment. Families 

receiving need-based financial aid are automatically placed on an installment 

plan and the first payment is due at enrollment. Tuition, in full, must be 

paid by January 15, 2013. Failure to adhere to the payment schedule may 

result in suspension of enrollment until payment is made. 

The School offers two payment plans: 

n Two (2) payments, one due by September 15 and one due by January 15. 

Additional fees are assessed on late payments. 

n Five (5) payments due monthly, September through January, by the 15th 

of each month. Additional fees are assessed on late payments. 

Can I register for classes if I have an outstanding balance 

Students may not register for additional classes or the next term unless all 

outstanding balances are paid. 

How much will I be charged if my check is returned by the bank unpaid 

There is a $25 service charge for all returned checks. 

NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID 

Need-based financial aid is available to students who need assistance to 

pay their tuition. Need-based financial aid awards are based on the School’s 

availability of funds and students must provide proof of household income 

and other supporting documentation. 

Third Street’s applications for need-based financial aid are processed by 

the National Association of Independent Schools’ School & Student Services 

(SSS). The amount of the awards is made by a staff committee at Third 

Street whose deliberations are made in strictest confidence. 

To apply for need-base financial aid, applicants establish an account 

online at sss.nais.org and complete a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). 

Once you have paid the $37 application fee, upload or mail your documents to 

SSS. (Please allow 24 hours for processing.) Applications must be updated for 

each term in the calendar year (Fall/Spring and Summer). Third Street’s Tuition 

Assistance Committee will notify families of the award decision by mail. 

If you would like more information about need-based financial aid, please 

contact Student Support Services at 212-777-3240 extensions 17, 18 or 30. 

MERIT-BASED AWARDS 

In addition to need-based financial aid, the School offers approximately 40 

merit-based awards which typically range from $100 to $250. There is no 

application for merit-based awards and students are selected based on 

Annual Auditions, Teacher Evaluation Forms and participation in schoolwide 

activities.

ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICY 

Regular attendance is important to music and/or dance learning at Third 

Street. As a courtesy to instructors, students are asked to call the School 

and leave a message for their instructor if they expect to be absent. 

The School may discontinue enrollment for any student with three (3) 

consecutive absences, a pattern of absences or consistent tardiness, 

without notification. 

Instructors may elect to use the end of year Studio Recital in place of one 

lesson. Instructors must notify parents directly if the recital is to be in place 

of a lesson. If it is deemed inappropriate for the student to play in the recital, he or 

she must be given a regular lesson. Adult students are given the choice as to 

whether they wish to substitute recital participation for a lesson. 

Lessons missed due to teacher absence are rescheduled at the earliest 

date possible. If the instructor is not able to give the lesson missed by the 

end of the term, the School will issue a credit to a family’s account. Due to 

space and scheduling considerations, Third Street does not require instructors 

to make up lessons due to student absences or cancellations. There are no 

refunds for lessons or classes missed due to student absence; however, 

lessons missed by students may be made up at the instructor’s discretion. 

WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY 

Individual/Partner Instruction 

Withdrawals must be delivered to Student Support Services, in writing, 

by hand, postal mail or e-mail, two weeks prior to the effective date. Verbal 

notification or not attending a class is not an acceptable form of notification 

of intent to withdraw. A withdrawal fee, equal to two weeks of tuition, is 

assessed when a student withdraws from individual/partner lessons. 

Refunds are issued for unused lessons beyond the withdrawal period; 

however, the registration fee is not refundable. Students may attend 

lessons during the two-week withdrawal period. 

GROUP Instruction (MUSIC, dance and earlY chILDHOOD) 

Withdrawals must be delivered to Student Support Services, in writing, by 

hand, postal mail or e-mail, two weeks prior to the effective date. Verbal 

notification or not attending a class is not an acceptable form of notification 

of intent to withdraw. To receive a refund, students must withdraw from 

group instruction prior to the start of the third week of the class. A 

withdrawal fee, equal to two weeks of tuition, is assessed when a student 

withdraws from group instruction. To withdraw and receive a refund for 

the second half of the year, written notice to Student Support Services must 

be received by January 15 of the enrollment year. 

PRESCHOOL PROGraM 

Written notice of withdrawal must be received by June 15, prior to the start 

of classes in September. After this date, parents or guardians are responsible 

for the full year’s tuition. There are no refunds for Preschool program classes 

after June 15. The deposit is not refundable or transferable. 

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES & POLICIES 53


COURSE CANCELLATION 

While the cancellation of courses rarely happens, it does occur occasionally, 

usually due to insufficient enrollment. Students or parents of students will 

be notified immediately of any cancellation. The School will make every 

effort to reschedule the student for another session of the same course, if 

one is available, at a convenient time. If no such course is available, the 

School will issue a refund. 

SCHOOL CLOSINGS 

In cases of inclement weather, Third Street will close when the New York 

City public schools close. All school closings are broadcast on radio stations 

WINS (1010 AM) and WOR (710 AM). Third Street will also send an e-mail 

notice and updates will be posted to the home page of the School’s Web 

site. Students can also call the School’s main telephone number, 212-777- 

3240, to hear a recorded message regarding closings. Missed lessons and 

classes will be rescheduled at the earliest date possible. 

INSTRUMENT RENTAL 

Third Street Music School provides rental of some woodwind, brass and 

string instruments to students, subject to availability. Students should 

consult with their instructor if they wish to rent an instrument. If an 

instrument is available from the School, Student Support Services will 

notify the student when it is ready to pick up. A refundable deposit, equal 

to the annual rental fee, is required. The School also partners with several 

retail establishments that provide rental instruments. More information 

about these establishments is available from Student Support Services. 

STUDIO AVAILABILITY 

All music students are encouraged to practice every day. During times of 

decreased building use, e.g., Monday through Friday before 3:00 p.m. or 

after 7:00 p.m., students may sign out a practice room at the Reception Desk. 

Student Safety & Building Rules 

Third Street seeks to be an oasis of arts learning for all who enter. While on 

the premises, adults are expected to model behavior that is conducive to 

learning and artistic exploration. Parents and/or caregivers are responsible 

for their children’s behavior and must supervise children when they are not 

inside a classroom or studio. Additionally: 

n Strollers are only permitted in the lobby and must be folded and hung 

on the stroller rack provided in the lobby. Parents and/or caregivers are 

responsible for strollers left outside the building. 

n Please refrain from bringing bicycles, skateboards, scooters and pets 

onto the School’s premises, including the courtyard. Parents and/or 

caregivers are responsible for items left outside or unattended.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES & POLICIES 

55 

n In an effort to keep the hallways clean, please consume all food in the 

first floor Family Lounge area only. 

n Use of cell phones in the hallways can disrupt a lesson or class. 

Please limit cell phone use to the first floor Family Lounge area only. 

IMPORTANT APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PERIODS 

December 2012 

January 2013 

January 2013 

February 2013 

March 2013 

March 2013 

April 2013 

May 2013 

Re-enrollment for Session II of Early Childhood classes 

Application due for 2013-14 Third Street Preschool program 

Need-based financial aid applications due for 2013-14 Third Street Preschool program 

Enrollment begins for 2013-14 Third Street Preschool program 

Need-based financial aid applications due for 2013-14 Summer programs 

Auditions and enrollment for 2013 Summer camps and workshops 

Need-based financial aid applications due for 2013-14 Music and Dance programs 

Enrollment begins for 2013-14 Early Childhood Classes, Music and Dance Programs

56 FACULTY 

FACULTY 

* Chairperson / Program Director / Coordinator 

†ISO Residence at Third Street. 

Faculty bios are available at www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

PIANO 

Luis Alvarez 

Edmund Arkus 

Daniela Bracchi 

William De Van 

Lee Feldman 

Ming Fong 

Joan Forsyth* 

Rosa Park Hahn 

Susan Innamorato 

Esther Lee Kaplan 

Paul Kim 

Eddy Kronengold 

Nathaniel W. LaNasa 

Marcia Lewis 

Michiyo Morikawa 

Deirdre O’Donohue 

Nnenna Ogwo 

Sasha Papernik 

Roger Peltzman 

Dana Pielet 

Angela Pistilli 

Marc Ponthus 

Maritza Robles-Alvarez 

Hugh Sam 

Tatyana Sirota 

Sonelius Smith 

Curtis Sydnor 

Ning Yu 

Natasha Zaitseff 

JAZZ PIANO 

Neal Kirkwood 

GUITAR 

Scott Anderson 

Paul Hemmings 

Nadav Lev 

David Moreno* 

Jeffrey Peretz 

Liam Wood 

WOODWINDS 

Anna Maria Baeza 

Julietta Curenton 

Benjamin Fingland 

Susan Friedlander 

Bonita Lubinsky 

Philip Murphy 

Christa Robinson 

BRASS 

Mark Broschinsky 

Micah Killion* 

Timothy McCarthy 

Jason Prover 

STRINGS 

Claire Chan 

Anna Elashvili 

Rebekah Griffin Greene 

Amelia Hollander Ames 

Carolyn Jeselsohn 

Sibylle Johner 

Min Sun Kim* 

Ina Litera 

Eddy A. Malave 

Maureen McDermott 

Eleanor Norton 

José Pietri-Coimbre 

Sarah Pratt 

Steven Rochen 

Claire Smith 

Troy Stuart 

Gary Tigner 

Melissa Tong 

Shanda Wooley 

DANCE 

Yvonne Curry 

Kim Dooley-Kittay 

Cara Gargano* 

Jessica (Pearl) Marasigan 

Chantal St.Gerard 

CHAMBER MUSIC 


Joan Forsyth 


Marc Ponthus 

Sarah Pratt 

Shanda Wooley 

ORCHESTRA/BAND 


Seth Carper 

Chris DiMeglio 


Steven Rochen 

Brandon Tesh* 

Brian Worsdale† 



Malcolm J. Merriweather 

Steven Rochen 

Brandon Tesh* 

Brian Worsdale† 



Susan Friedlander 

Paul Hemmings 

Micah Killion 

Neal Kirkwood 

Nadav Lev 


David Moreno 

Nnenna Ogwo 

Jeffrey Peretz 

PERCUSSION 

Carlo Costa 

Adam Issadore 

John Ostrowski 

THEORY/ 

COMPOSITION 


Matthew Barnson* 

Seth Carper 

Jacob Cooper 

Jessica Osbourne 

ACCOMPANIST/ 

COACH 

Keiko Bishop 

Alden Gatt 

Michika Ishikawa 

Sandra F. Kaplan 

SCHOOL & 

COMMUNITY 

PARTNERSHIPS 

Sean Berry 

Terence Boyer 

Seth Carper 

Lisa Desimone 

Chris DiMeglio 

Danai Gagne 

Roberto Gándara 

Amanda Gookin 

Glenn Healy 

Colleen Itzen 

Judith Lasko 

Monika Linkweiler 

Trevor Long 

Jessica (Pearl) Marasigan 

Sam Marchan 

Megan Marolf 

Annie Lee Moffett 

Jessie Montgomery 

Philip Murphy 

John Ostrowski 

Deena Parrilla 


Edmundo Ramírez 

Madelyn Rubinstein 

Nicholas Scarim* 

Jacob Teichroew 

Brandon Tesh* 

Julissa Vale 

Kate Whitney 

John Yao 

ADULT PERFORMANCE 

WORKSHOP 

Margaret Mills 

EARLY CHILDHOOD 

MUSIC 

Joan Forsyth 

Cathy Guy 

Mik Manenti 

Deena Parilla 

VOICE 

Barbara Blanchard, emerita 


Dale Smith 

Joyce Smith 

CHORUS 

Rita DeSilva-Johnson 


PRESCHOOL 

Alicia Barillas 

Maite Castillo 

Rita DeSilva-Johnson 

EiLeen Doster 

Cathy Guy 

Brenda Harris 

Gabrielle Kahn-Chiossone 

Jean LaPointe 

Reflects Faculty as of August 2012.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 57 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 

For a list of staff e-mail addresses 

and telephone extensions, 

please visit Third Street’s Web site, 

www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

Board of Directors 

David M. Huggin, Chairman 

Erik D. Lindauer, Vice Chairman 

Vincent C. Perro, Secretary 

Byron Bell 

Robert M. Carr 

Fred M. Filoon 

Peter Flint, Jr. 

Terry A. Hueneke 

Roni Kohen-Lemle 

Yukiko Kubo-Gatheral 

W. Curtis Livingston 

Joan C. Long 

Jeannie Park 

Ponchitta Pierce 

Stella Sichel 

Ellsworth G. Stanton III 

President Emeritus 

Anna-Maria Kellen 

Chairwoman Emerita 

Stowe C. Phelps 

Chairman Emeritus 

Administrative Staff 

Executive Office 

Lee Koonce, Executive Director 

Nancy Morgan 

Director, Strategic Initiatives 

Joanne Coco, Executive Assistant 

PROGRAMS 

Shalisa Kline Ugaz 

Director of Programs 

Main School 

Ivan Antonov 

Assistant Director of Programs 

Matthew Barnson, Department Chair, 

Theory & Composition 

Joan Forsyth, Department Chair, Piano 

Cara Gargano, Department Chair, Dance 

Micah Killion, Department Chair, 

Winds, Brass & Percussion 

Min Sun Kim, Department Chair, Strings 

David Moreno, Department Chair, 

Guitar 

Brandon Tesh, 

Director of Band Programs 

Cory Fields, Concert Technician 

School & Community Partnerships 

Nancy Morgan, Director 

Nicholas Scarim, Middle and 

High School Programs 

Brandon Tesh, Band Programs 

Beth Flusser, Producer 

Music in Abe Lebewohl Park 

Marilyn Appleberg, Assistant Producer 


Timothy Schellenbaum 

Technical Director, 


Preschool & Early Childhood 

Elaine Winter, Director 

Piano Services 

Vince Agustinovich, Piano Technician 

DEVELOPMENT & 

COmmunicATIONS 

Kerry Greene, Director 

Selima Harleston Lust 

Manager, Communications 

Blair Pack, Manager, 

Institutional Giving 

Andrea Long, Associate Manager, 

Annual Giving 

FINAnce & AdministrATION 

Steve Aronson, Director 

Student Support Services 

Loyi Malu, Manager 

Myra Nieves, Registrar 

Maggie Corry, Assistant 

Scott Lynch, Receptionist 

Barbara Weiss, Receptionist 

Christina Anselmo, Assistant 

Operations 

Patrick Pierre, Director of Operations 

Beverly Harper, Safety Director 

Mario Cox, Security Guard 

Edwyn Pitre, Head Custodian 

Robert Grier, Custodian 

Joel Marin, Custodian 

Jhonny Rodriguez, Custodian 

Finance 

Eric Cohen, Financial Manager 

Laura Currier, Bookkeeper 

Reflects Board of Directors & 

Administrative Staff as of August 2012.

58 WAYS OF GIVING 

Third Street Music 

School Settlement 

relies on contributions 

from individuals, 

foundations, 

corporations and 

government agencies 

since tuition and fees 

cover roughly twothirds 

of the School’s 

operating costs. 

All contributions, 

large and small, are 

appreciated. 

WAYS OF GIVING 

TO THIRD STREET 

More than 75% of all Third Street students benefit from need-based financial aid, 

merit-based scholarships, and/or free, low-cost or subsidized enrichment, a 

testament to the vitality of the School’s mission to make the study of music and 

dance accessible to all. Tuition, fees and other earned income cover only 75% 

of Third Street’s annual operating budget, and the remainder, approximately 

$1.4 million, is contributed by individuals, foundations, corporations, local 

businesses and government funding sources that believe in the power of the 

arts to enrich our lives. 

Third Street Music School Settlement is a registered New York State 

charity and all contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

Here are some of the ways you can help: 

AnnUAL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS provide support in one fiscal year for 

the programs listed in this catalog. Contributions can be general or targeted 

toward a specific program. Many employers have Matching Gift Programs 

that can double or even triple the value of your annual fund contribution. If 

your employer matches charitable contributions, please send a matching 

gift form along with your contribution.

WAYS OF GIVING 59 

TRIBUTE GIFTS, in honor or in memory of friends, family, students and 

faculty, are a meaningful way to support Third Street’s annual needs while 

recognizing an important milestone or special occasion. 

IN-KIND DONATIONS, including musical instruments, instructional 

supplies, classroom and office equipment and pro-bono services, can 

enrich the educational experience and advance the School’s capacity to 

serve its students. Third Street recommends that you speak to an 

independent financial or legal advisor regarding the tax deductibility of 

in-kind contributions. Instrument donations help students whose families 

cannot afford them and can also provide replacement parts that strengthen 

the School’s instrument inventory available for loan or rental to students. In 

the case of pianos, a written profile and physical assessment are required 

before a donation can be accepted. An up-to-date wish list of desired items 

is posted on the School’s Web site at www.thirdstreetmusicschool.org. 

PLAnnED GIFTS are a wonderful way to perpetuate a legacy of music and 

dance learning for generations to come. Leaving a bequest through a will, 

donating an IRA account or life insurance policy, or establishing a life-income 

plan are just some of the ways you can provide for Third Street through 

planned gifts. Planned gifts are usually designated as unrestricted reserve 

funds, but can also be designated for specific programs or initiatives. The 

School recommends that you speak to an independent financial or legal 

advisor before making a planned gift. Also, the School recommends that 

you share your gift plans with Third Street, so you can be assured that the 

School is able to honor your wishes. 

For further information about 

supporting Third Street, please 

call the Development Office 

at 2I2-777-3240, ext. 26. 

Thank you. 

SPONSORSHIPS AND DESIGNATED GIFTS provide significant support 

for programs such as need-based financial aid, merit-based scholarships, 

chamber music, ensembles and School & Community Partnerships. 

ENDOWMENT GIFTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS provide support in perpetuity 

for Third Street, ensuring that the School’s programs and students will 

continue to grow and flourish. These gifts can offer prominent naming 

opportunities. 

FUND-RAISING SPECIAL EVENTS Each 

year Third Street hosts two fund-raising 

events: the Anniversary Luncheon and 

Spring Dance Party as a way to raise funds 

and strengthen the School’s community 

of friends and supporters. The Parents Association 

also organizes a Raffle to generate 

support from family and friends.

60 CALENDARS 

20I2-20I3 CALENDARS 

COURSE CALENDAR 

LESSON 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

MAKE-UP DAYS 

SAT 

Sep 8 

Sep 15 

Sep 22 

Sep 29 

Oct 13 

Oct 20 

Oct 27 

Nov 3 

Nov 10 

Nov 17 

Dec 1 

Dec 8 

Dec 15 

Jan 5 

Jan 12 

Jan 19 

Jan 26 

Feb 2 

Feb 9 

Feb 23 

Mar 2 

Mar 9 

Mar 16 

Mar 23 

Apr 6 

Apr 13 

Apr 20 

May 4 

May 11 

May 18 

Jun 1 

Jun 8 

Jun 15 

MON 

Sep 10 

Sep 24 

Oct 1 

Oct 15 

Oct 22 

Oct 29 

Nov 5 

Nov 12 

Nov 19 

Nov 26 

Dec 3 

Dec 10 

Dec 17 

Jan 7 

Jan 14 

Jan 28 

Feb 4 

Feb 11 

Feb 25 

Mar 4 

Mar 11 

Mar 18 

Apr 1 

Apr 8 

Apr 15 

Apr 22 

Apr 29 

May 6 

May 13 

May 20 

Jun 3 

Jun 10 

Jun 17 

TUES 

Sep 11 

Sep 18 

Oct 2 

Oct 9 

Oct 16 

Oct 23 

Oct 30 

Nov 13 

Nov 27 

Dec 4 

Dec 11 

Dec 18 

Jan 8 

Jan 15 

Jan 22 

Jan 29 

Feb 5 

Feb 12 

Feb 26 

Mar 5 

Mar 12 

Mar 19 

Apr 2 

Apr 9 

Apr 16 

Apr 23 

Apr 30 

May 7 

May 14 

May 21 

May 28 

Jun 4 

Jun 11 

WED 

Sep 12 

Sep 19 

Oct 3 

Oct 10 

Oct 17 

Oct 24 

Oct 31 

Nov 7 

Nov 14 

Nov 28 

Dec 5 

Dec 12 

Dec 19 

Jan 9 

Jan 16 

Jan 23 

Jan 30 

Feb 6 

Feb 13 

Feb 27 

Mar 6 

Mar 13 

Mar 20 

Apr 3 

Apr 10 

Apr 17 

Apr 24 

May 1 

May 8 

May 15 

May 29 

Jun 5 

Jun 12 

THURS 

Sep 13 

Sep 20 

Sep 27 

Oct 4 

Oct 11 

Oct 18 

Oct 25 

Nov 1 

Nov 8 

Nov 15 

Nov 29 

Dec 6 

Dec 13 

Jan 10 

Jan 17 

Jan 24 

Jan 31 

Feb 7 

Feb 14 

Feb 28 

Mar 7 

Mar 14 

Mar 21 

Apr 4 

Apr 11 

Apr 18 

Apr 25 

May 2 

May 9 

May 16 

May 23 

May 30 

Jun 6 

FRI 

Sep 14 

Sep 21 

Sep 28 

Oct 5 

Oct 12 

Oct 19 

Oct 26 

Nov 2 

Nov 9 

Nov 16 

Nov 30 

Dec 7 

Dec 14 

Jan 11 

Jan 18 

Jan 25 

Feb 1 

Feb 8 

Feb 15 

Mar 1 

Mar 8 

Mar 15 

Mar 22 

Apr 5 

Apr 12 

Apr 19 

Apr 26 

May 3 

May 10 

May 17 

May 24 

May 31 

Jun 7

CALENDARS 61 

NO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES 

EVENT 

Rosh Hashanah 

Yom Kippur 

Columbus Day 

Election Day 

Thanksgiving Recess 

Holiday Recess 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

Mid-Winter Recess 

Spring Recess 

Annual Auditions (Piano/Strings) 

Stowe C. Phelps Annual Student Concert 

Memorial Day Weekend 

DAY 

Monday 

Tuesday – Wednesday 

Saturday – Monday 

Tuesday 

Tuesday – Saturday 

Thursday – Saturday 

Monday 

Saturday – Saturday 

Monday – Saturday 

Saturday 

Wednesday 


DATEYom Kippur 

September 17, 2012 

September 25 – 26, 2012 

October 6 – 8, 2012 

November 6, 2012 

November 20 – 24, 2012 

December 20, 2012 – January 4, 2013 


February 16 – 22, 2013 

March 25 – 30, 2013 

April 27, 2013 

May 22, 2013 (no make-ups) 

May 25 – 27, 2013 

Except where noted, make-up lessons can be scheduled on the above dates, if the building is open. 

BUILDING CLOSED (NO MAKE-UP LESSONS) 

EVENT 

Columbus Day 

Thanksgiving Recess 

Holiday Recess 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

Presidents Day 

Easter Weekend 

Memorial Day Weekend 

DAY 


Thursday – Saturday 

Friday – Tuesday 

Monday 

Monday 

Friday – Saturday 


DATEYom Kippur 

October 6 – 8, 2012 

November 22 – 24, 2012 

December 21, 2012 – January 1, 2013 


February 18, 2013 

March 29 – 30, 2013 

May 25 – 27, 2013

THANK YOU! 

We salute the following individuals, foundations, corporations and government agencies 

for their generosity with major gifts to support the School’s operations, programs, 

activities, capital projects and endowment funds. 

LEADERS $50,000 AND ABOVE 

The Bay and Paul Foundations 

Bloomberg Philanthropies 

Laura Chang and Arnold Chavkin 

The Estate of Eda McFarlane Clark 

The Jerome L. Greene Foundation 

Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation 

The La Vida Feliz Foundation 

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs 

The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund 

Frank E. Taplin Charitable Remainder Unitrust 

SPONSORS $25,000 - $49,999 

Altman Foundation 

Teresa and David Bull 

The Y.C. Ho / Helen and Michael 

Chiang Foundation 

Peter H. Flint and Sarah Gordon 

Sidney E. Frank Foundation 

Diana and David Huggin 

Roni Kohen-Lemle and Robert Lemle 

Lisa and Erik Lindauer 

National Endowment for the Arts 

Michaeleen Patterson 

BENEFACTORS $10,000 - $24,999 

Arnhold Foundation 

The Brenner Family Foundation 

Chervenak-Nunnallé Foundation 

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. 

Jean and Louis Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. 

The Educational Foundation of America 

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas L. D. Firth 

Yukiko and Jim Gatheral 

Terry A. Hueneke 

The Hyde and Watson Foundation 

Jephson Educational Trusts 

The Edith and Herbert Lehman Foundation, Inc. 

Yoko Ono Lennon 

Mimi Levitt 

W. Curtis Livingston 

Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation 

MetLife Foundation 

New York State Council on the Arts 

The Henry Nias Foundation, Inc. 

Jeannie Park and David Chan 

Karin M. and Vincent C. Perro 

The Scherman Foundation, Inc. 

Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation 

Shrieking Meadow Foundation 

United Neighborhood Houses / 

New York Community Trust 

The Wasily Family Foundation 

Rodney L. White Foundation 

Reflects gifts in 2010-11 and new gifts in 2011-12.

Third Street Music School Settlement is grateful to the many individuals, foundations, corporations 

and government agencies that make the School’s programs possible through their generous support. 

Third Street programs are supported, in part, by public funds from New York City Department of 

Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. 

Third Street programs are also made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on 

the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. 

Special thanks to our Community Partners who provide underwriting support 

or make in-kind contributions to support the School. Together we make a community. Thank you!

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