About
Music For Everyone offers Camp MFE, The Sound Factory After School Program, MFE in Education, scholarships, The Moyer Strings Program, Music Mentors, Keys For The City, Community Murals, Songs For Justice, Music Fridays, Symphony of Home, and a Community Chorus. Camp MFE includes rhythms, sounds, and vibrations, with world-renowned guests and musicians, and students can take part in string lessons, school performances, workshops, educational opportunities, street piano performances, visual art and musical theme projects, local music events, complimentary lessons, and an inclusive choir.
Programs
- Camp MFE — Students in grades 4-12; must have completed 3rd grade · Annual summer music camp; daily 9:30 am-2:30 pm; Fridays may run a little later than 2 pm · Open to all music students in Lancaster County. MFE underwrites all camp expenses, allowing students to attend for free. Students should have some basic level of experience on their instrument.
- The Sound Factory After School Program — All music students in Lancaster County · After school program open to all music students in Lancaster County.
- MFE in Education — Sponsors various in-school performances, workshops, and educational opportunities for students.
- Scholarships — Offers various scholarships for students to provide opportunities and increase access to music education.
- The Moyer Strings Program — School district of Lancaster students · Full scholarship program offering string lessons.
- Music Mentors — Supports professional musicians and teachers in visiting schools to work alongside faculty and directly with students.
- Keys For The City — Places street pianos throughout Lancaster and encourages spontaneous musical performances.
- Community Murals — Sponsors projects that combine visual art and musical themes to enhance public spaces.
- Songs For Justice — An initiative leveraging music to illuminate justice and equality.
- Music Fridays — Every third Friday, Music For Everyone provides local music all across Lancaster City.
- Symphony of Home — Provides complimentary lessons to students from refugee and immigrant families in Lancaster.
- Community Chorus — An inclusive, non-audition choir open to all ages and cultures.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–17 years old
- General schedule: Annual summer music camp; every third Friday for Music Fridays; yearly celebration for the Festival of Voices; several events and concerts every year for Symphony of Home
About the provider
Music For Everyone says it exists to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community wellbeing tool to transform lives, schools, and communities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its leadership team includes Deb Rohrer, John Gerdy, Mark Marafioti, James Fortin, Michael Jamanis, Matthew Woodson, and Darla Bair. The organization’s history notes its 20th anniversary, almost $7,000,000 in grants and program support, more than 15,000 instruments donated, 220 street pianos placed, scholarships awarded to 73 MFE scholars, and 13+ impactful programs and initiatives.
- UnGala 2.0 — Saturday, November 7th at 7:00 P.M.
Camp MFE is free because MFE underwrites all camp expenses. Campers must have completed 3rd grade and have some basic level of experience on their instrument. The Moyer Strings Program is by private invitation; attendance is mandatory; teachers must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance; students are required to participate in Music for Everyone’s Sound Factory Program.
What families say
“Thank you MFE for keeping music a major part of our school! Thank you for inspiring us to continue with our musical journey.” — Evelyn S., Student
“Having MFE at Reynolds Middle School makes a huge difference in the lives of the students who want to learn and perform instruments.” — Stacey G, Music Teacher
“At Washington Elementary School, MFE grants have made it possible for any student in 4th and 5th grade to play a band or orchestra instrument, regardless of their family's income. MFE works tirelessly to break down barriers and ensure that music is accessible to everyone.” — Heather B., Music Teacher
Last updated October 26, 2026.
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