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UVMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and businesses to support music education activities.

Music challenges the brain, feeds the heart, and nourishes the soul.

The Impact of Music Education

What does research say about music education?

What does a child gain from making music with his family?

How does music education give teenagers a safe place to challenge themselves?

How does a weekly chorus or orchestra rehearsal impact an adult?

How can music help you at work?

The research is clear: music is a superpower for any age. Click on the links above to learn more about how music education can improve your memory, health, well-being, productivity, creativity work life, and social life.

Upper Valley Music Center in Numbers

More than 1,900 students of all ages participate in lessons, group classes, ensembles, and workshops.

UVMC partners with more than 70 organizations and agencies to create music education opportunities for all kinds of people.

UVMC awards more than $40,000 in tuition assistance each year so that financial means are not a barrier to making music.

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