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The Music School of Delaware Announces New Location in Lewes and Summer Programs in Milford

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(WILMINGTON, DEL.) April 19, 2011 – The Music School of Delaware expands its statewide footprint with a new satellite location in Lewes opening in summer 2011. The Music School will offer private lessons for flute, clarinet and saxophone at the Groome United Methodist Church starting June 30, 2011. Additional instruments and programs will be available based on community demand.

Vincent Marinelli is the first instructor appointed to the faculty serving the Lewes location. Marinelli has played extensively throughout the Northeast performing in solo recitals, chamber groups and orchestras on the clarinet, bass clarinet and saxophone, and was a member of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra for more than 25 years.

The Music School of Delaware will offer a variety of summer programs for youth, teens and adults at the Milford Branch location including private lessons, classes and camps. Summer is the perfect time to try something new by enrolling in Piano Sampler group classes (ages 6 to 7 and adults) or Instrument Introduction program (ages 7 to adult). Other popular camps include Early Childhood Music & Movement camps (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) and Summer Garage Band 101 (ages 13 to 17).

To register or for more information, please visit www.musicschoolofdelaware.org or call the Milford Branch at 302-422-2043. Spaces are limited. Early registration and multi-program discounts apply. Financial assistance is available.

Founded in 1924, The Music School of Delaware reaches thousands of people from Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland through its instructional programs and 75 public performances each year. The Music School is the only nationally accredited program of its kind in Delaware and is the only statewide accredited community music school in the nation. The Music School offers standard-setting instructional programs for all ages including the Early Childhood program, Suzuki Academy, private study and ensembles. A faculty of nearly 100 expert artists and educators are among the best-trained musicians in the country. Open to all, the school administers a financial assistance program to help ensure music excellence for everyone, regardless of financial means. The Music School offers programs at branch locations in Wilmington and Milford and at over 25 satellite and outreach locations in Kent, Sussex and New Castle counties. For more information, please call the Wilmington Branch at 302-762-1132, the Milford Branch at 302-422-2043 or visit www.musicschoolofdelaware.org.