Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools

DIRECTORY OF INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY ACCPAS

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS) is sponsored by the Council of Arts Accrediting Associations (CAAA).

The following institutions are accredited by ACCPAS.

BAUM SCHOOL OF ART
510 Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101. 2005 [2004] (2011-2012)

Web Site: www.baumschool.org

Non-degree-granting. Public. Not-for-profit. A community art school.

Shannon Slattery Fugate, Executive Director, P.O. Box 653
       Telephone (610) 433-0032
       Facsimile (610) 433-3417
       E-Mail shannon@baumschool.org

Studio Program for Adults.
Studio Program for Teenage Students.
Youth Visual Arts Program.

THE COLBURN SCHOOL
200 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012. 2010 [2007] (2016-2017)

Web Site: www.colburnschool.edu

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. A school of performing arts in an independent, degree-granting institution supported by private philanthropies.

Robert McAllister, Dean
       Telephone (213) 621-2200
       Facsimile (213) 621-2110
       E-Mail rmcallister@colburnschool.edu

School of the Performing Arts (Music).
Trudl Zipper Dance Institute: Professional Training Program; School of the Performing Arts (Dance).

COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF BOSTON
34 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116. 2008 [2007] (2013-2014)

Web Site: www.cmcb.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent school for music education, music therapy, and related services.

David Lapin, Executive Director
       Telephone (617) 482-7494, ext. 21
       Facsimile (617) 482-6267
       E-Mail lapin@cmcb.org

In-House Instructional Program: Early Childhood Classes; Performance Groups;
       Private and Group Instruction.
Intensive Study Project.
Music Therapy Program.
School Outreach Program: Weekly Classroom Instruction in Boston Public and Private Schools.
Summer ARTS Program.

DAVID HOCHSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOOL
50 North Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614. 2005 [2004] (2013-2014)

Web Site: www.hochstein.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. A community music school supported by private and public funds.

Margaret Quackenbush, President, Executive Director
       Telephone (585) 454-4403
       Facsimile (585) 454-4393
       E-Mail director@hochstein.org

Basic Musicianship and Introductory Courses.
Certificate Program.
Ensemble/Chamber Music Program.
Individual Instruction in Performance.
Music Therapy.
Orff Schulwerk.

THE DILLER - QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
24 East 95th Street
New York, NY 10128. 2009 [2008] (2013-2014)

Web Site: www.diller-quaile.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. A community music school comprised of early childhood, instrumental/vocal, adult, teacher training, and outreach departments.

Kirsten Morgan, Executive Director
       Telephone (212) 369-1484, ext. 22
       Facsimile (212) 369-1483
       E-Mail kmorgan@diller-quaile.org

Alexander Technique Program.
Burden Center for the Aging Partnership.
Chamber Music Program (Adult).
Classical Access Program.
The Dalcroze Program (Dalcroze Methodology: Practices and Principles;
       Core Subjects: Eurythmics, Piano Improvisation, Solfege).
Early Childhood Music Program.
Early Childhood Preschool Music and Art June Program.
Early Childhood Program.
Elements of Music: An Approach to Pedagogy.
Ensemble Class Program (Recorder Consort, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra,
       Women’s Vocal Group) (Adult).
Guitar Program.
High School Certificate Program.
Mount Sinai Hospital Program.
Musicianship Program.
Partnership Program.
Paula Robison Master Class Series.
Percussion Program.
Piano Pedagogy Program.
Piano Program.
Rug Concerts.
String Program.
Summer Music Institute.
Summer Music Study Program.
Voice Program.
Woodwind Program.

INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY
Interlochen, MI 49643-0199. 2005 [2005] (2015-2016)*

Web Site: www.interlochen.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. The boarding school of Interlochen Center for the Arts, an independent, pre-collegiate school with emphasis in the arts.

Edward C. Farraday, Vice President for Education Programs, P.O. Box 199
       Telephone (231) 276-7200
       Facsimile (231) 276-7885
       E-Mail farradayec@interlochen.org

Division of Creative Writing.
Division of Dance.
Division of Music: Composition; Individual and Class Instruction in Performance;
       Instrumental and Choral Ensembles; Jazz Studies; Music Theory.
Division of Theatre Arts.
Division of Visual Arts.
Division of Motion Picture Arts.

LEVINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
2801 Upton Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20008. 2005 [2007] (2016-2017)

Web Site: www.levineschool.org

Non-degree-granting. Public. Not-for-profit. An independent community music school.

Maria Mathieson, Director of Music Education
       Telephone (202) 686-8000, ext. 1101
       Facsimile (202) 686-9733
       E-Mail mmathieson@levineschool.org

Adult Program.
Early Childhood Music Program.
Preparatory Program.

MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF WESTCHESTER
216 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606. 2005 [2005] (2014-2015)

Web Site: www.musicconservatory.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent regional music school supported by private and public funds.

Carol Shiffman, Executive Director
       Telephone (914) 761-3900, ext. 114
       Facsimile (914) 761-4576
       E-Mail carols@musiced.org

Arts in Education Initiative.
Chamber Music.
Counterpoint.
Eurythmics.
Individual Instruction in Voice and All Instruments.
Music History.
Music Therapy Institute.
Opera Workshop.
Orff Studies.
Preschool Music.
Solfeggio.
Suzuki Strings and Piano.
Symphony Orchestra.
Theory.

MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
517 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60091. 2005 [2006] (2015-2016)

Web Site: www.musicinst.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. A community music school serving the metropolitan Chicago area.

Mark George, Chief Executive Officer, President
       Telephone (847) 448-8309
       Facsimile (847) 251-5391
       E-Mail mgeorge@musicinst.org

Adult Chorale.
ARTS LINK Program.
Chamber Music Program.
Institute for Therapy through the Arts.
Multi-Level Orchestral Program.
Music Appreciation.
Music Therapy.
Musicianship Program.
Musikgarten Classes (Early Childhood).
New Horizons Band.
Private Instruction.
Samba Program.
Suzuki Program.
Suzuki Teacher Training.
Certificate Program.

THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF DELAWARE (MILFORD)
10 South Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963. 2004 [2010] (2019-2020)

Web Site: www.musicschoolofdelaware.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. The branch campus of a music school founded in 1924 which offers instruction for all ages and ability levels.

Kate M. Ransom, President and Chief Executive Officer
       Telephone (302) 762-1132, ext. 15
       Facsimile (302) 762-3422
       E-Mail kransom@musicschoolofdelaware.org

Early Childhood Musicianship Classes.
Private Instrumental and Vocal Instruction.

THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF DELAWARE (WILMINGTON)
4101 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19802. 2004 [2010] (2019-2020)

Web Site: www.musicschoolofdelaware.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. A music school founded in 1924 which offers instruction for all ages and ability levels.

Kate M. Ransom, President and Chief Executive Officer
       Telephone (302) 762-1132, ext. 15
       Facsimile (302) 762-3422
       E-Mail kransom@musicschoolofdelaware.org

Certificate Program (Instrumental, Vocal).
Class/Group Instrumental and Vocal Instruction.
Early Childhood: Classes and Lessons for the Young Child.
Ensembles: Chamber Music and Large Ensembles.
Music Appreciation, Music Theory, and Music Skill-Building (Musicianship).
Private Instrumental and Vocal Instruction.
Suzuki Academy.

OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
4544 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625. 2004 [2011] (2020-2021)

Web Site: www.oldtownschool.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent music and arts school founded in 1957.

Robert Tenges, Director of Education and Programs
       Telephone (773) 751-3434
       Facsimile (773) 506-2414
       E-Mail rtenges@oldtownschool.org

James Bau Graves, Executive Director
       Telephone (773) 728-3332
       Facsimile (773) 506-2414
       E-Mail bgraves@oldtownschool.org

Children’s Art.
Children’s Music.
Musical Theatre.
Adult Dance and Movement.
Children’s Dance and Movement.
Early Childhood Program (Wiggleworms).
Guitar.
Percussion.
Reeds and Wind.
Stringed Instruments.
Theory, Composition, and Production.
Voice.

PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
100 North Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106. 2008 [2007] (2013-2014)

Web Site: www.pasadenaconservatory.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent music school.

Stephen McCurry, Executive Director
       Telephone (626) 683-3355
       Facsimile (626) 683-3303
       E-Mail smccurry@pasadenaconservatory.org

Chamber Music.
Guitar.
Outreach.
Piano.
Strings.
Theory/History/Composition.
Vocal Arts.
Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion.
Young Musicians.
College Preparatory Program.
Jazz Performance.

SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966. 2005 [2006] (2015-2016)

Web Site: www.smsmusic.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent community school of the arts.

Helen Eaton, Executive Director, P.O. Box 63966
       Telephone (215) 320-2680
       Facsimile (215) 551-0483
       E-Mail helen.eaton@smsmusic.org

Advanced Study Program.
Chamber Music.
Chamber Orchestra.
General Music and Dance for the Handicapped.
Individual Instruction.
Jazz Improvisation and Ensembles.
Musicianship Classes for Pre-School through Adults.
Suzuki Cello.
Suzuki Flute.
Suzuki Guitar.
Suzuki Piano.
Suzuki Violin.
Youth and Adult Chorus.

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601. 2004 [2003] (2012-2013)*

Web Site: www.scgsah.state.sc.us

Non-degree-granting. Public. Not-for-profit. A state residential high school with programs in the arts, humanities, and other academic studies.

Bruce R. Halverson, President
       Telephone (864) 282-3785
       Facsimile (864) 241-1285
       E-Mail brucehalverson@scgsah.state.sc.us

Creative Writing.
Dance.
Music.
Theatre.
Visual Arts.

WALNUT HILL SCHOOL
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760. 2010 [2009] (2015-2016)*

Web Site: www.walnuthillarts.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent, coeducational, boarding and day secondary school for the arts.

Antonio Viva, Head of School
       Telephone (508) 650-5065
       Facsimile (508) 653-9593
       E-Mail aviva@walnuthillarts.org

Ballet Program.
Music Program.
Theatre Program.
Visual Arts Program.
Writing and Publishing Program.

WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
1 Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816. 2005 [2006] (2015-2016)

Web Site: www.washingtonconservatory.org

Non-degree-granting. Private. Not-for-profit. An independent conservatory of music.

Kathy Judd, Director
       Telephone (301) 320-2770
       Facsimile (301) 320-2794
       E-Mail kjudd@washingtonconservatory.org

Adult Program.
Early Childhood Program.
Preparatory Program.

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