Educational Programs

Garth Newel Music Center offers a number of educational programs throughout the year.

young artists fellowship Program

Each summer, a group of talented young musicians from top music schools & conservatories, ages 18-26, compete to spend 4 weeks at Garth Newel Music Center studying chamber music and performing throughout the local area, culminating in a final performance in Herter Hall.

Fellowship Program details and application here...

Allegheny Mountain String Project

Garth Newel Music Center sponsors a project to reach the communities of Bath, Alleghany & Highland Counties with the opportunity to learn a string instrument.
AMSP details here...

Adult Amateur Chamber Music Retreat

What could be more enjoyable! Spend a weekend at Garth Newel playing chamber music with friends. Receive daily coachings, and enjoy the fun and fellowship of kindred musical souls!
Adult Retreat details & application here...

music in the schools

Each year resident musicians from Garth Newel Music Center work with local school teachers to create age-specific, interactive programs for school performances.
See pictures from some past Music in the Schools presentations...