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Our History

Started in 1984, the Monteverdi Music School has its home at 46 Barre Street in a historic three-story building converted from a former convent, just a block from downtown Montpelier and an easy walk from the public schools.

Our faculty has long included many of Central Vermont’s finest musicians and educators, all active performers in a variety of concert and stage settings. Our students benefit from exposure to true professionals devoted to sharing their own musical passions, experience, and hard work.

As a community music school, Monteverdi seeks to provide a home not only for programs designed to bring the community together around music—from Kindermusik and fiddle camps to choral ensembles masterclass programs—but also for a network of teachers, musical organizations, and local musicians at all stages of expertise. As we know, musical skills are always sharpened by playing with others, and anything we do is much more fun when shared with a friend!

Above is an old family picture from the web designer's photo album. She's the toddler! Monteverdi loves the idea
of music shared by family and friends!

Come and be part of our long musical story. Discover and enjoy your inner talents, or rediscover that instrument you knew as an old friend. Monteverdi greets you with doors open to all ages and musical interests and, as always, a commitment to music for life!