Grant Information for Music Teachers of the Lehigh Valley

The Friends of Music is an independent 501c3 organization founded in 1928. We work in partnership with the Moravian College Music Department to encourage music students by providing opportunities for public performance, and to foster growth and confidence. We promote a mutually beneficial association among music teachers, students and music lovers to encourage the enjoyment of music.

Each year, because of the generosity of our donors, we provide the following programs:

• Outstanding Young Artist: In the winter of each year, we hold a competition for young musicians through 12th Grade who live or study in the Lehigh Valley. The winners of the competition perform in April-May at the annual public recital and receive a monetary award. For more information contact Keegan Lerch at: friendsofmusicpa@gmail.com.
• School Grants: We provide grants to the music programs of local Lehigh Valley schools that will help purchase equipment, instruments, sheet music and other items needed in the education of students.
• Outstanding Teacher Award: We realize that we would not have such outstanding young musicians if it were not for the outstanding music teachers who have supported, encouraged and shown them how to develop their interest and talent. Therefore, in 2021, we are adding an award to recognize outstanding music teachers in the Lehigh Valley.For more information email to the attention of Linda: friendsofmusicpa@gmail.com. You can download the nomination form below.
  Outstanding Teacher Award Form