applications accepted beginning january 15, 2025
deadline for applications is february 14, 2025
Winners will be announced march 15, 2025

The Dr. William A. and Frances Harkness Wolf Music Scholarship offers competitive summer camp and college scholarships to middle school and high school music students in Lancaster, PA. The program aims to provide educational experiences and to recognize exceptionally talented young musicians in their pursuit of musical study.

Application requirements include:
1. Teacher Registration Form
2. Wolf Music Scholarship Student Application Form
3. Video recording web links for two performance selections
4. Links to PDFs of sheet music
5. Link to PDF of student’s essay
6. Two letters of recommendation

Find full application requirements at the Wolf Scholarship website by clicking on Learn More.

​The scholarship is available exclusively to students of Lancaster Music Teachers Association members.

 

jazz, rags and blues recital
February 15,2025
2:00 pm
Millersville University, winter visual & performing arts center

Join us as we celebrate this truly American art form!

The perfect recital to join together students of all ages and levels and get the audience tapping their feet and swaying in their seats. From Gershwin and Joplin to Mier and Sowash, this recital offers something for every performer and audience member.

Teachers, sign up your students using the link in Member Resources.

 
 

Spring festival: music makes me smile!
March 15, 2025
9:00 AM
Lancaster Country Day School

Come for a morning full of fun and music!

Deadline to register is February 28.

For students in elementary and middle school.
Cost is $25 for individual students.
$15 for additional siblings.
Teachers, sign up your students using the link in Member Resources.

 
 

sunday, october 2025
1:00-4:30 p.m.

This annual event gives music students the opportunity to participate in a Local Festival, Local Honors Recital and State Showcase Recitals. Students audition for an adjudicator in the Local Festival and demonstrate knowledge of music theory through a written exam.

Students work with their teacher in the spring and summer months to prepare and memorize two repertoire pieces, and study for the theory exam.

Ensembles may also participate in the event.

There is a cost to participate in the Local Festival:
$20 per student
$10 per student in an ensemble

Registration deadline TBA.

Local DSPF Honors Recital
October 2025
2:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Students who received a Superior for their performance and 85% or higher on their theory test are eligible to participate in the Honors Recital. There will be two recital times.

Deadline for teachers to register their students is soon after the local festival.

Teachers, refer to Member Resources for information and to register your students.

 
 

halloween recital
october 26, 2024
2:00 pm
Luther Acres Community room

Looking forward to sharing our spooky, creepy, and silly Halloween music this Fall!

Elementary school students through grades K through 6 are invited to participate in costume. Bring a bag to collect treats!
Parents may bring snacks and treats for kids to collect at the end of the recital.

Teachers must register students by filling out the form in Member Resources.
Registration is limited to 40 students. Deadline to register is Thursday, October 17.