Partners at Third Street is a two-year program that sets your child on a path to musicianship. 

Available for students from Third Street Partner schools and community centers, Partners at Third Street offers free and discounted music education at Third Street Music School.

The program is open to children ages 4 – 18 (by December 31, 2026), who attend a public school or community site partnered with Third Street and are NEW to the Partners at Third Street program. 

2025-2026 Partner Schools

175 Eldridge Street

Bard High School Early College- Bronx

Campos Plaza Community Center

Cascades High School

Cornelia Connelly Center

Cornerstone at Atlantic Terminal

HS 47 The American Sign Language & English Secondary School

Ingersoll Houses

JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International (KAPPA) High School

MS 131 Sun Yat Sen Middle School 

New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (NEST+M) 

PS 1 Alfred E. Smith

PS 2 Meyer London

PS 15 The Roberto Clemente School

PS 19 at East Village Community School

PS 29 Bardwell

PS 33 Chelsea Prep

PS 34 Franklin D. Rosevelt

PS 42 Benjamin Altman

PS 63 Starr Academy

PS 64 Robert Simon

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala

PS 89 The Williamsbridge School

PS 99 Kew Gardens

PS 110 Florence Nightingale School

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson

PS 126 Jacob August Riis 

PS 130 Hernando De Soto

PS 134 Henrietta Szold

PS 145 Magnet School of Leadership Through Engineering

PS 171 Peter G. Van Alst

PS 188 The Island School

PS 287 Dr. Bailey K. Ashford

PS 347 The 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School

PS 361 The Children’s Workshop School

PS 363 The Neighborhood School

PS 364 The Earth School

PS 599 Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

School for Global Leaders

The Rose Center

Transfiguration School

(as of March 2026)

RSVP to attend the 2026 in-person Open House on Tuesday, June 16th (3pm – 6pm) or join us virtually at ThirdStreet.nyc/openhouse 

The application for the 2026-2027 school year will be available on Tuesday, June 16 until 6pm at ThirdStreet.nyc/openhouse

175 Eldridge Street

Bard High School Early College- Bronx

Campos Plaza Community Center

Cascades High School

Cornelia Connelly Center

Cornerstone at Atlantic Terminal

HS 47 The American Sign Language & English Secondary School

Ingersoll Houses

JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler

Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International (KAPPA) High School

MS 131 Sun Yat Sen Middle School 

New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (NEST+M) 

PS 1 Alfred E. Smith

PS 2 Meyer London

PS 15 The Roberto Clemente School

PS 19 at East Village Community School

PS 29 Bardwell

PS 33 Chelsea Prep

PS 34 Franklin D. Rosevelt

PS 42 Benjamin Altman

PS 63 Starr Academy

PS 64 Robert Simon

PS/MS 71 Rose E. Scala

PS 89 The Williamsbridge School

PS 99 Kew Gardens

PS 110 Florence Nightingale School

PS 123 Mahalia Jackson

PS 126 Jacob August Riis 

PS 130 Hernando De Soto

PS 134 Henrietta Szold

PS 145 Magnet School of Leadership Through Engineering

PS 171 Peter G. Van Alst

PS 188 The Island School

PS 287 Dr. Bailey K. Ashford

PS 347 The 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School

PS 361 The Children’s Workshop School

PS 363 The Neighborhood School

PS 364 The Earth School

PS 599 Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

School for Global Leaders

The Rose Center

Transfiguration School

(list as of March 2026)

Classes will begin in September and meet weekly through mid-June. 

Class times are based on applicant availability and will be scheduled to accommodate as many students as possible. 

Students are expected to attend classes weekly and may be dropped from the program after three consecutive absences.

Whether you attend the in-person or virtual Open House, all applications will be considered, and we will do our best to place as many students as possible.

Please make sure you indicate past music or dance experience on your application!

We will do our best to accommodate each student’s requests. However, this cannot be guaranteed.

We will do our best to accommodate each family’s requests. However, this cannot be guaranteed.

Parents/caregivers are invited to stay with their child or drop them off for music and dance classes.  

Please do not leave your child without a caregiver on site. This will prevent any unnecessary stress for your child.  Your teacher will work closely with each family to create a plan that works to support the children’s joyful and individualized learning journey in class.

• 5 and under - We encourage a gentle separation where caregivers stay in close proximity 
• 6 to 10 - Parents/caregivers sit outside of the classroom, especially for the first classes, and then remain in close proximity to the school. 
• 11 and up – As families become comfortable with the routines of classes, families will be supported in building their children’s independence with care and trust

August 2026

In year 1, students attend a full year of FREE group classes at Third Street. 

In year 2, students attend a second full year of group classes with a tuition of $400. 

In year 3 and beyond, Partners at Third Street students continue with individual lessons, additional classes, and ensembles. Generous financial aid is available for year 2 and beyond.

We wish we could, but this service is not currently available.

Families are responsible for obtaining an instrument and materials for Partners at Third classes. 

Third Street may provide partial or full instrument support and teaching materials based on the assigned activity and demonstrated financial need. 

You'll receive more information about this as well as your assigned activity in August. If you already have access to an instrument at home, from a friend or family, you can let us know by sharing this information on your application.

Families should wait for activity assignments before obtaining instruments and materials. 

We may even ask you to wait until your first few classes so your instructor can recommend the proper instrument size.

If you have questions about instruments and supplies contact Student Services.