Education
The school has students of all ages, as young as 9 months old.
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though it’s still a struggle to keep up with
demand, Lewis said.
“We have incredible staff,” said Lewis.
“Everyone here works so hard.” Lewis added,
“I think everyone here feels they make
a difference and have a positive impact.”
It’s the sense of community that allows
connections to be made, including across
generations that attend the school, and to
see kids grow over the years, Lewis noted.
“It’s a beautiful thing to watch,” she said of
being able to see children progress over time.
With so many modern distractions, the
school is a chance to focus on something
away from looking at a screen, Lewis
said. “Personally I find it very healing, but
I think everyone does. It’s a relief,” she
said. “The ability to shut it off is making
a comeback.”
The school also puts on many events every
week, offering a variety of genres from
a variety of ages. Some of its programming
this year for the 125th anniversary has
included An Evening with Philip Glass,
Chamber Music in Concert at Le Poisson
Rouge, and a special concert tribute to
CBGB. And the big 125th Anniversary
Gala on May 6 will include alumni and
honorees that include singer-songwriter
Jason Mraz and Lyor Cohen, Global Head
of Music at YouTube.
Beyond any potential pressure of performances,
the school is also about having a
good time, Lewis said. “It should be fun
as well, it’s part of the Third Street experience,”
she said. “I think the community is
really what defines us and makes it what
it is.”
More information can be found at thirdstreetmusicschool.
org.
The school’s home on East Third Street, before eventually settling on
East 11th Street.
John Lennon helped Third Street honor legendary American radio program
director Rick Sklar in October 1974.
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