Since it's inception in 1981, the Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport, has grown from a dream envisioned by a small group of Russian immigrants, to a vibrant multifaceted music and art institution with three centers in the metropolitan New York area. The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution dedicated to high quality instruction in art, music, theater and sport for individuals ages three to adult. The School serves over 500 students in a diversified multi-arts program.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, or marital status in its admission, employment, financial aid, placement or recruitment practices and policies. The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is named after one of the most important Russian composers of our time. The School is both named in tribute to him and in the hope that our students will emulate his artistic talent.

Dimitriy Shostakovich (1906-1975) was born in St. Petersburg and attended the Leningrad Conservatory. He was a brilliant pianist but chose to concentrate on composing.

Many critics believe his bold, expressive style represents modern Russian music at its finest. Shostakovich became best known for his 15 symphonies but also won fame for ballets, concerto's, string quartets, songs and an opera.

His sophisticated modern style displeased Soviet authorities. However, after the death of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in I953, his work attained international recognition. Both in his professional and personal life, Shostakovich was an advocate for human rights and against social injustice. His work serves as an example for all those who aspire to improve the human condition and study the arts.

The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School is dedicated to attracting the most talented faculty so that in turn it's students may experience the highest quality instruction available.
The faculty offers a fine balance of highly trained teachers. As professionals, they each offer over fifteen years experience in their respective disciplines. Most have studied and trained at the most renowned colleges, schools and universities of the former Soviet Union, Europe and the United States, where they have attained the highest standards of scholarship.

The Shostakovich Music, Art and Sport School offers four locations. The centers are accessible by convenient public transportation from any section of metropolitan New York.

Each of our schools offers state of the art learning environments affording students the chance to learn and excel in their chosen curriculum.

School transportation is available for those taking group and private lessons.

The Shostakovich School of Music, Art and Sport is a privately funded, non-profit institution deriving its support in the main from gifts of it's friends though out the New York Metropolitan area.

There are many ways in which those who would like to associate themselves with the significant work of the school can help. The School welcomes gifts for many purposes, to purchase instruments, dedicate a facility, or for such other purpose as the donor may specify.

All gifts are tax deductible and directly underwrite the administrative and educational costs of providing the highest quality program in the arts at the lowest possible cost to our students.

One of the main goals of Shostakovich School in the near future is to establish a permanent multi-purpose concert hall, stage, recital chambers and library in a state of the art learning and teaching environment.
If you are interested in helping to support the Schools ever growing programs, more information may be obtained by calling the School at (718) 376-8056.