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Providing a consistent connection online
Lena Sinker has been studying with Andrea Carlson for two years and has experienced major improvements in her self-esteem and self-confidence while learning to read music and play guitar.
The ‘great joy’ of telemusic therapy
Claire Needleman’s life is rooted in music. She sings all day, has a deep love for oldies, and is known to take home the music trivia contest prize every year at camp.
A ‘seamless’ transition to online learning
Omai Harvey doesn’t want to think about what would happen if he couldn’t continue his violin lessons online with Lynne Budnick-Lennon these past few months. When you ask him about it, he gets a little emotional.
Settlement featured in Philadelphia Magazine’s 2020 “Best of Philly” issue
Settlement Music School’s Kids: Live series is named as one of the Best Virtual Kids’ Classes.
Leonard Mellman Remembered
Settlement remembers Leonard Mellman, an alumnus, friend, and supporter of many years.
Helen Eaton receives Americans for the Arts’ Annual Leadership Award
Helen Eaton, Chief Executive Officer of Settlement Music School, has received one of the highest honors in her field with the 2020 Arts Education Award.
Tony Miceli and Wheeler Jazz Ensemble featured on CBS3
Internationally renowned vibraphonist and Settlement Music School faculty member Tony Miceli was recently featured on CBS3 alongside his Wheeler Jazz Ensemble students for creating an uplifting video to help spark joy and hope during the coronavirus pandemic.
Settlement’s distance learning offerings featured on WHYY
Settlement Director of Education Karin Orenstein was recently interviewed by WHYY arts reporter Peter Crimmins about the School’s many online offerings for kids during the COVID-19 closures.
Music tells the story of our ‘shared connection’: Why arts education is crucial in times of crisis
Settlement Music School CEO Helen Eaton recently wrote an Op-ed for WHYY on the importance of continuing arts education online during times of crisis.