The performing arts education outreach program at Salisbury University offers quality instruction to students of all ages, levels and abilities in the Salisbury community and surrounding areas. It is housed in Fulton Hall, where participating students and their parents have the opportunity to access its facilities, faculty expertise and students. Individual lessons in piano, strings, voice, guitar and most band and orchestral instruments are available.
For our youngest musicians, PRESTO also offers Small and Mighty: Music Fundamentals, an engaging introductory class designed for children who are just beginning their musical journeys. Through singing, movement, rhythm activities, and musical exploration, students build a strong foundation for future music study while developing a lifelong love of music.
Our instructors include Salisbury University faculty members, experienced regional musicians, and, when available, outstanding Salisbury University student teachers. All student instructors are carefully selected and mentored by faculty advisors, providing students with high-quality instruction and guidance in both technique and repertoire.
Whether you are taking your very first music class or refining advanced skills, PRESTO provides a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each student's goals and interests.
Fall 2026
Our Fall Session will include twelve lessons to be scheduled between September 7 and December 4, 2026. Students and their instructors will work together to schedule their lessons that will fit both of your calendars between those dates. There will be a recital on December 15 in the Great Hall.
Our Winter Session will include four lessons to be scheduled between January 4- January 29, 2027. Registration will open in December.
Spring 2027 Session
Our Spring Session will include twelve lessons to be scheduled between February 8 and May 7, 2026. There will be recitals on May 11 at 5pm and 7pm in the Great Hall.
Summer 2027 Session
Our Summer Session will include six lessons to be scheduled between June 7 and July 23, 2027. Registration will open in May.
If paying with a debit or credit card, please register online.
If paying with cash or a personal check, please email the PRESTO office at clcoco@salisbury.edu to register
After registering, a student is assigned an instructor. (Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for specific instructors.) The instructor will call or email the student/parent to create a customized weekly lesson schedule for late afternoon, evening or Saturday morning. All lessons will be taught in Fulton Hall on the campus of Salisbury University.
Parking passes are always required to park on our campus. Visitor passes are available online. Once on the webpage, use the Parking Portal to create an account and register your vehicle. The most convenient location to park will be Lot H (under the solar panels) which has an entrance on College Avenue.
For parents who may be considering home schooling and are interested in submitting PRESTO lessons for arts credit, please see the information below from a PRESTO family member who has been homeschooling for 20 years in MD:
“Homeschool requirements are statewide law and not mandated by county. In fact, state law specifically forbids localities from suggesting anything in addition to state law. If you would like to read the actual homeschool law please click the link below. It is neither long nor difficult to understand:
The requirements for fulfilling any homeschool subject are set in state law as ‘the usual subjects normally taught in public schools.’ The homeschooling parent is the one who decides what satisfies the requirement. Examples: drawing lessons at Hobby Lobby, online performances, private music lessons, etc.
I do list our Presto lessons, as they already are, in my fine arts category. It more than satisfies the requirement. It's actually more arts instruction than most public schools do. I use wording something like: weekly violin lessons to include: reading musical notation, rhythm practice, daily practice of pieces suggested by teacher and music basics/scales, some history of composers/pieces.”
If you’re interested in reaching out to this parent, please contact Courtney Coco at clcoco@salisbury.edu, and I’ll ask her to contact you.
PRESTO, an outreach program of the Fulton School of Liberal Arts, is dedicated to enriching the lives of all our students.
The performing arts education outreach program at Salisbury University offers quality instruction to students of all ages, levels and abilities in the Salisbury community and surrounding areas. It is housed in Fulton Hall, where participating students and their parents have the opportunity to access its facilities, faculty expertise and students. Individual lessons in piano, strings, voice, guitar and most band and orchestral instruments are available.
