History
In the fall of 1928 a group of Bethlehem music teachers joined together to provide performance opportunities for young musicians. The first recital on December 23 gave birth to The Friends of Music of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The Friends went on to organize music clubs for junior and senior high school students; set up a listening room and provide recordings for the Bethlehem Area Public Library; present music appreciation programs at the Library and its South Side branch; and co-sponsor with the Bethlehem Area School District the Young Audiences program, which brings professional musicians to perform for elementary grades.
Today, through hosting competitions and providing educational programs, The Friends of Music supports and promotes the musical arts in the Lehigh Valley.