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THE MUSIC SCHOOL
OF DELAWARE
4101 WASHINGTON STREET, WILMINGTON, DE | 302.762.1132 | MUSICSCHOOLOFDELAWARE.ORG
OUR MISSION
It is the mission of the
Music School to provide
excellence in music
education, training, and
experiences for people of
all ages and abilities.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
The Music School of Delaware fosters
individual advancement of music skills,
knowledge, and appreciation by providing
private instrumental and vocal instruction,
supplemental music classes, ensembles,
public performances, and performance
opportunities for students, faculty, and guests.
We seek community partnerships for mutual
strengthening and support and to contribute,
via music, to the betterment of the world.
Year established: 1924
Number of full-time employees: 17
Number of part-time employees: 98
Annual revenue: $3,686,543
Geographic service area:
Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania,
Eastern Maryland, Southern New Jersey
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The Music School of Delaware is a nonprofi t organization. This
means every donation made makes a valuable and immediate
difference. Your gift to the Music School supports our mission:
music excellence for everyone. Tax-deductible donations can be
made on our website at www.musicschoolofdelaware.org/giving.
Jeana Beno
Director of Development
Richard Facciolo Esq.
Board Chair
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Tuition: 42.6%
Grants: 12.5%
Contributions: 11.1%
At The Music School of
Delaware, I learned to listen
deeply and intentionally
to what I was hearing in
lessons, to focus 100%, and
these are skills that translate
into anything in my life. It’s
how I approach challenges
and obstacles.
—Nathan Lowman, alumnus
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are welcome at The Music School of Delaware! For volunteer
opportunities, please email development@musicschoolofdelaware.org.
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS:
Richard J. Facciolo,
Esq., Chair
Lawrence A.
Hamermesh, Esq.,
Secretary
Holly Lissner,
Treasurer
Nina Anderson, DMP
Susan Booker
Clairmarie Field
Elyse Poinsett
Robert Rinaldi
Jonathan H. Salvin, MD
Christopher Stout
Elizabeth Stout
Bruce L. Dittmar, PhD,
Director emeritus
Marie M. Stewart,
Director emerita
Jan E. Christopher, PhD
SENIOR STAFF TEAM:
President and CEO
appointment in process
Cheri Astolfi ,
Dean of School
Mary Jane Vanvestraut,
Director of Community
and Operations
Jeana Beno,
Director of
Development
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@musicschoolofde
@musicschoolofde
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