Keystone Musical Arts Center

04/12/2026

Mechanicsburg Summer Camp! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986220945315?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/16/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Educator of Note, Dan Brenner!

Dan Brenner is the Director of Modern Music for Spring Grove Area High School with 24 years of dedicated instruction. Dan oversees various classes, from Modern Band to Songwriting, and directs the Select Modern Band and Pep Band. His accolades include being a quarter-finalist for the Grammy Educator Award and earning recognition as an Outstanding Teacher by Shippensburg University. His Modern Band program has been recognized as an exemplary program by Shippensburg University.

His educational journey began at Lebanon Valley College, where he earned dual bachelor degrees in Music Education and Music with a focus on jazz and percussion. Dan also holds masters degrees in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University and in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College, complemented by a Modern Band certificate from the same institution.

Dan's musicality also extends to live performances both as a solo artist and with Mark DeRose and the Dreadnoughts, boasting seven recorded albums. His stage experience includes performances alongside Grammy Award-winning artists like Blues Traveler, Michelle Branch, and Laura Story, as well as national talents such as Clark Terry, Delta Rae, The Gin Blossoms, Low Cut Connie, Edwin McCain, and Rusted Root. Dan is also a highly sought after session vocalist. His latest release “Carry On” can be found at all major media outlets.

Dan will receive the Educator of Note award LIVE on stage at the 7th Annual CPMAs & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the American Music Theatre on Wednesday, March 4th.

11/04/2025

CALLING ALL TEEN MUSICIANS! 🔥

We’re forming a new teen band inside the ROCK BAND PROGRAM — a real class/band experience that blends rock, funk, ska, blues, pop, and jazz influences.

This isn’t a traditional lesson. This is learning by DOING — from ground zero.

🎶 We will:

Form a band

Create original music

Rehearse weekly

Perform live

Record in the studio

Learn band marketing & promotion

The perfect opportunity for a motivated, hardworking, curious, creative, and consistent musician.
This could be YOU!

We are auditioning guitarists, bassists, drummers, singers, percussionists, keyboardists, and horn players!

💥 Teamwork mindset. Consistency. Creativity. Coachability.
These are the qualities it takes to make the stage light up — and they’ll serve you for life, in music and beyond.

Think you’ve got what it takes?
Ready to level up? 🎤🎸🥁

DM me (Rod Goelz), Head of the Rock Band Program, to audition.

(No beginners — you should already have some experience on your instrument.)

04/01/2025

Come out to this concert to see what kids are doing in high school these days!

03/28/2025

Congratulations to Brandon and Dave! Their new rock school in Pottsville just got a big boost!

Crobot frontman and tour manager partner for winning idea

03/19/2025

02/28/2025

Contact [email protected] for more info about the ROCK BAND Program!

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02/24/2025

Another fantastic Youth Music Showcase!

BIG THANK YOUS to Members 1st Federal Credit Union for sponsoring and to Millersville University for having us!

Thank you to Todd Bedard for hosting, and thanks to our judges Jim Hinckley, Katie Robinette, and Derek Euston! Thanks to the Central Pennsylvania Music Podcast for interviewing all of the talent!

All of these performers (ages 12-18) were AMAZING, and all left with a prize to further their music careers!

The future is BRIGHT!

📸: Chris Rider Photography