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History & Mission

Bloomingdale School of Music's mission is to provide open access to high-quality music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability level, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. Founded in 1964 by David D. Greer, then organist and choirmaster of the West End Presbyterian Church, Bloomingdale School of Music began as a part-time school offering music classes on Saturday mornings for as little as 50 cents to low-income community residents. Within two years, registration jumped from 75 to 200. Local residents showed such interest that Mr. Greer was able to form a Board of Directors and bring together a skilled faculty. Together, they succeeded in raising public and private funds to expand Bloomingdale's program and, in 1971, to purchase and renovate the brownstone located at 323 West 108th Street, which is now the school's home. In 1980, the school purchased a rental building located at 325 West 108th Street and renovated the basement area for badly needed office space.

Background Screening Requirement

In order to be a volunteer or employee with Bloomingdale School of Music, each candidate is required to have a criminal background check completed prior to begining their service.

Bloomingdale School of Music, as a nonprofit organization, typically incurs the cost of all background checks conducted on our volunteers.

If you would like to help us dedicate more of our limited funds to supporting our mission, please consider paying for your volunteer background check via your personal credit card (speak with your Bloomingdale School of Music administrator if you have any questions).

By purchasing your volunteer background check yourself, you will help us provide additional services to those in need.

We are grateful for the support of our volunteers and appreciate your consideration of this offer.

By selecting the appropriate link from the list below, you will ensure that the appropriate type of background check is conducted on your behalf.

I am a candidate to volunteer and will pay for my background check using my personal credit card
*A charge of $6.95 from Coeus Global LLC will appear on your credit card statement


I am a candidate to volunteer and will have BSM pay for my background check



I am an applicant for employment



I am an BSM / Contractor / Vendor / Partner
*A charge of $6.95 from Coeus Global LLC will appear on your credit card statement