The Peabody Institute was founded by George Peabody in 1857. It became affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University in 1977. The Institute has a Preparatory; a community school for the performing arts that is open for children and adults alike, and a Conservatory which offers various degree programs.

Music Education in the News: The Austin Live Music Academy welcomes Ray Benson as its artistic advisor.

This Day in Music History: 1917 - Singer Lena Horne was born in Brooklyn.