About The Diller-Quaile School of Music

Diller-Quaile was founded in 1920 by two women, pianists Angela Diller and Elizabeth Quaile. They believed that the capacity for understanding and creating music exists in everyone, so it was essential that their music school provide a dynamic and well-rounded experience not just for select students, but for all. Their purpose was to develop musically sensitive and receptive individuals who played with the eloquence that comes from understanding the structure of music, and the inner relationships of musical elements within a composition. Through inspired teaching, they would awaken in students a responsiveness to the beauty of music and to the subtleties of artistic performance.

Today, Diller-Quaile is a thriving community music school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, comprised of the Early Childhood Program; the Instrumental and Vocal Department; the Adult Department; the Teacher Training Program, and our Community Music Programs and In-School Partnerships. Throughout the year, Rug Concerts for young children and their families, master classes, student recitals, performances by faculty and guest artists, and special events bring the spirit and mission of Diller-Quaile to thousands of individuals across the globe.

The belief that music is a fundamental part of human life is at the center of our philosophy and mission. We serve a diverse group of individuals spanning all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and ethnicities—all who share a love of music and the desire to grow musically. Diller-Quaile has a proud tradition of not only providing music instruction of the highest caliber, but also sharing and preserving music through public concerts, publications, and recordings.

Visit www.diller-quaile.org to learn more about our 100-year-old community music school.