Education Projects Education Piano Lab Believing that the future of music lies with children, private music lessons are given to qualifying students who demonstrate talent and motivation. TSWA purchases the necessary instruments, pays for the instruction, and defrays other expenses, in addition to providing the space for the lessons. TSWA volunteers assist at the Piano Lab as the children arrive for their group lessons. This year there are 42 students receiving lessons taught by a professional piano instructor. This program originated in 1984.
Music students compete in categories according to age and instrument classification.
Two rounds of competition are judged by professional classical musicians. Cash prizes in the various categories are also awarded. Joy of Music Joy of Music, a series of programs leading to a greater understanding and appreciation of music, was established in 1995. Each year, four one-hour programs are presented free to the public. Some TSWA members are learning the Orff Schulwerk method to teach and learn music.