Neighborhood Music School

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100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
+1 (203) 624-5189
https://nmsnewhaven.org
Neighborhood Music School, established in 1911 and located in New Haven, Conn., is one of the largest independent nonprofit community arts school in the state. The school serves more than 3,000 students every year, and serves students of all ages with its staff of more than 120. More than 700 students receive financial aid at the school and in partnership programs. The institution's programs include instruction in 30 instruments, Suzuki instruction and voice. It has one of the largest ensemble programs in the country, such as the Greater New Haven Youth Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the NMS Children's Chorus. Its dance program features ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance and salsa. The school s early childhood arts education includes a state-certified preschool program. It also offers a jazz program and holds youth and adult drama classes. Additionally, it offers instruction in nonwestern instruments, such as African drums and steel band.

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3.510 reviews
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Terri Y.
7/31/2012

The Neighborhood Music School is an impressive place, that I wish I knew about earlier. Their mission is to help people of all ages and backgrounds learn music, everyone from small children to...

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Sarah R.
11/9/2023

A really amazing place to learn music. There is such a large staff that even if one teacher doesn't click well with a student, there are others to choose from. There is also a general friendliness...

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George R.
1/8/2011

The Neighborhood Music School is a great asset to the community for music and dance instruction. While the focus is on kids, there's room for adults as well. The NMS provides comprehensive lessons...

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Julie P.
8/17/2013

My 11 year old son has been taking lessons at NMS for two years. Every minute I spent at the NMS with him is another minute that makes me love this place more. The teachers at NMS have made an...

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Carol F.
12/7/2015

First lets start with the positives: the faculty are fantastic and the general feeling of the school is one of inclusivity and positivity, really wonderful for kids. However, each time I am forced...

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