Music School to Award Six Scholarships

This spring, a local music school is celebrating its eighth year in Bethlehem--as well as its second in Coopersburg and first in Trexlertown--by offering six scholarships to students who are passionate about learning music. 

 recently announced that it will honor the enthusiasm of these young people by providing three scholarships for a free year of music classes and three scholarships for three months of free music classes.

An essay contest will be conducted to decide the winners of each scholarship.  Students ages six to 16 must submit an essay of no more than 500 words describing their passion for music and why they think  would be the right place to further explore their musical interests.

The Lesson Center will be awarding a year of completely free music lessons and a three-month scholarship at each of their three Lehigh Valley locations. This contest is open to both current students and the general public. 

“Over the last eight years, we’ve had the great privilege of watching amazingly talented kids explore their interest in music. At the same time, we realize there are many more who have been unable to do the same because of financial difficulties,” said Lori Donovan Roberts, The Lesson Center's managing director. “Being able to offer these scholarships is a true culmination of our work here.  And, we hope to continue the program and grow it each year.”

The deadline for entering the scholarship contest is April 15 and the winners will be announced at a special concert featuring the staff of The Lesson Center at the  in Bethlehem on Saturday, April 21. Full contest details are available at www.thelessoncenter.com/scholarships.html.

The Lesson Center provides private and group music lessons to local students of all ages, with concentrations on both popular and band instruments, as well as voice, band coaching, pre-k “Little Rockers” classes and more. 

For additional information, visit www.thelessoncenter.com or call 610-868-1617.