25-26 Semester Calendar


Lessons are in-person, but virtual lessons may be available as needed.

Fall Semester

Tues, September 2 - Fri, December 5, 2025
(14 lessons)

Make-ups:
Mon, December 8 – Fri, December 19, 2025

Closed:
Thurs, September 4, 2025 - SSA Open House

November 27-28, 2025 (Thanksgiving)

Sat, December 20, 2025 – Sun, January 4, 2026 (winter break)

Recital Dates:

  • Sunday, December 7 – 2 pm

  • Monday, December 8 – 6 pm

  • Tuesday, December 9 – 6 pm

  • Sunday, December 14 – 2 pm

Spring Semester

Mon, January 5 - Fri, May 15, 2026
(19 lessons)

Make-ups:
Mon, May 18 – Fri, June 5, 2026

Closed:
Sat, December 20, 2025 – Sun, January 4, 2026 (winter break)

Thurs, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s)

Mon, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)

Recital Dates:

  • Sunday, May 3 – 2 pm

  • Sunday, May 17 – 2 pm

  • Monday, May 18 – 6 pm

  • Tuesday, May 19 – 6 pm

Summer Semester

Summer Break (closed):
Sat, August 23 – Monday, September 1, 2025

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Mon, June 8 – Fri, August 21, 2026
(8-10 lessons)

Closed:
Fri, July 3, 2026 (Independence Day)
Week of July 27-31 (Musical Summer Camp)

Summer Break (closed):
Sat, August 22 – Monday, September 7, 2026

There are no Recitals or make-up lessons during our summer semester.

Classical Children’s Summer Camp

Theme: Christmas in July
Mon, July 27-31, 2026
(tentatively)
For students entering 2nd through 8th grade, regardless of musical experience!

St. Paul Episcopal Church
248 Seneca St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

For more details: https://www.ssamusic.org/summer-camps

All SSA students are encouraged to participate in our recitals.  Recitals are scheduled at the end of each semester and will be held in the Grace United Methodist Church at 216 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Entrance through the Susquehanna Street doors.).