Suburban Music School is a non-profit community music school devoted solely to the study of music. The school provides high-quality music instruction, participation, and exposure at affordable rated to all persons regardless of age, race, religion, financial means, or level of ability.

Description:
Suburban boasts a top-caliber faculty of professional musicians who focus on student development and performance.

Study at Suburban enables students not only to gain practical knowledge from experts, but also to immerse themselves in a community rich with arts and music enthusiasts and passionate performers. This experience delivers a powerful impact on students’ comprehensive education and appreciation for the arts.

Students with special needs are served through programs for individuals with disabilities and music therapy.

Suburban Music School fosters the love of music, nurtures creative talent, educates students in the discipline of Music and provides opportunities and skills for lifelong learning.

History:
Founded by Beatrice Wernick in 1982, Suburban Music School began with seven students in the Media Elementary School. In 1988, the school moved to its permanent home at 201 North Providence Road, where it is open six days a week. In addition to a full curriculum on campus and next door at the Providence Friends Meeting House, Suburban provides community outreach programs to the surrounding area, including the Chester Music Program and Visiting Artists Program for public and private schools in the area. Suburban has been a full member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts since 1992.

Contact people:

Bonnie Veight, Assistant Director, (phone), (email) Barbara J. Nyce, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (610) 566-2246

Address:

201 North Providence Road Media, PA 19063-3505 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.suburbanmusic.org

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes