Since its inception by Market Square Concerts in 2008, the Soundscape educational outreach program has provided thousands of students across Central Pennsylvania with free access to world-class performing arts. Our presentations have reached students in various school districts, the Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School, and the homeschooling community.

In addition to school programs, Soundscape brings live music and storytelling to families at venues such as the Fredricksen Library, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, and local churches throughout Harrisburg, Hershey, and Mechanicsburg. We regularly collaborate with the Harrisburg Symphony, Whitaker Center, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and several regional colleges. Recent seasons have featured masterclasses and performances by esteemed artists including Sir Stephen Hough, Kristóf Baráti, and Limmie Pulliam. This upcoming season, we look forward to presentations by the Galvin Cello Quartet and Duo Chinoiserie, alongside expanded coaching and storytelling programs in public schools from Gettysburg to Hershey.

Over the last decade, we have also partnered with UPMC Pinnacle and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to bring curated musical performances to patients and staff. To ensure the arts remain accessible, MSC continues to offer free tickets to all K-12 students, with discounted tickets available for accompanying adults and college students.

Our goal is to foster community and mentorship for aspiring young artists, many of whom have gone on to professional careers in dance, composition, and teaching. We are eligible for corporate support through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and are deeply grateful for the support of Pennian Bank, Mid Penn Bank, the McInroy Sheffer People Trust, and the "Arts for All" grant from, a charitable fund of the Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC).