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A Personalized Approach to Music Education

The Dr. Alfred & D. Suzi Osher School of Music is an accredited music school in Maine offering a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians. Our distinguished faculty—consisting of celebrated performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors—fosters an environment where excellence is a guiding principle.

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A Dynamic Hub in Southern Maine

Located in Southern Maine, near both the scenic coastal and mountain regions, our  music program is at the heart of Maine’s population center. We provide students with immediate access to the vibrant Greater Portland arts scene.

Career Success & Alumni Achievements

Graduates of the Osher School of Music excel nationally and internationally. Our alumni hold music leadership positions throughout the country, serve as top-rated professors, and perform at world-renowned institutions such as the New York Metropolitan Opera (the Met) and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. We proudly count Grammy winners among our instrumentalist alumni, and many graduates continue their studies at major universities and conservatories including: Yale University, New York University, and the New England Conservatory of Music. The Osher School of Music continually strives to shape accomplished professionals ready to lead, perform, and innovate.

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