History
The Pennsylvania Academy of Music (PAM) was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 with a mission of providing thorough musical training and anticipating “people at all stages of life will discover the profound enjoyment of music in their lives.” PAM was designed to offer the best possible music training to students of all ages while serving as a cultural resource for the community at large through regular concerts, outreach, and after-school programming.
PAM students were immersed in disciplines ranging from instrumental and voice private study, chamber music coaching, orchestra, opera, music theory and composition, jazz, accompanying, and recording techniques. PAM further enhanced curriculum with programs including the Bravo! Program (offering financial assistance and support services for children with limited financial means), the Choral Program (multiple choirs for students 5–15 years of age to enlarge their perception of music literature and performance), the Summer Music Festival (a two-week, intensive program in residence that offers coaching and performance opportunities for advanced students), the Sinfonia Orchestra (a casual orchestra for adult amateurs), and various early development programs.
PAM students were mentored and guided by a faculty of internationally recognized performers and educators. The faculty shared with their students their unique talents and experiences as concert artists, symphony performers, and lecturers. In addition, these faculty – often accompanied by their students – gave to the community through performances at schools and nursing home, educational outreach, and mentoring of at-risk youth through our Satellite Schools Program. Uniting the passion of such teachers with eager students created a community for creativity and inspiration that was nurturing and supportive; it helped the community grow.
Through music education, performance, and outreach, PAM had a steady as a robust source of arts in the Lancaster community. PAM attempted to expand its commitment to musical excellence within the community by offering group music classes for after-school activities, recreational music making, and adult continuing education.
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