Maryland Performing Arts Institute

The MARYLAND PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE (MPAI) was formerly known as Towson University Music Preparatory Division. This Division was established in 1983 to provide non-credit instruction for children and adults of all ages.

The MPAI faculty includes Towson University graduates, university level applied faculty, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra members as well as graduates of other leading colleges and universities. Our curriculum includes private lessons, classes, and specialized programs for pre-school through advanced students.

To provide continuing goals and incentives for our students we offer performance opportunities and Certificate Programs. MPAI also follows the internationally recognized and accredited TRINITY GUILDHALL/TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON curriculum. Towson University has the distinction of being the East Coast Regional Exam Center for students participating in this program. Over the years, students at MPAI have been winners in local, national and international competitions, including Young Soloist Competitions sponsored by the Baltimore Symphony Associates, and International Young Artists Competitions. Many of our students have received international Exhibition Prizes from Trinity College London and distinction awards from Friends of Trinity Guildhall.

The MARYLAND PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE (MPAI) continues to add new programs and opportunities for its students to nurture self-expression, creativity, and a lasting love for music.

There’s sure to be something for everyone at MPAI!

Board of Directors
Edward Berlett
Reynaldo Reyes
Dr. Henry Sanborn
Michael Zellhofer

Maryland Performing Arts Institute
Executive Director: Edward Berlett
Assistant Director: Michael Zellhofer
Trinity Guildhall National Coordinator: Lum Fun Lee
MusikGarten Director: Regina Lacy-Wilt
Music Theory Lab Director: Dr. Laurell Ewell
Music Theatre Director: Dr. Walter Anderson

Contact Information
Telephone: 410-929-6724 (Officer hours are M-W-F 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Postal address:
Maryland Performing Arts Institute
Towson University Music Department
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252

Electronic mail: mzellhofer@mdpai.org