Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund

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We would like to thank Regina McAllen, Jean Parsons, Terri Hlubek, and Marianne and Peter Lauffer for tributes shared here with this announcement of the Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund. Phyllis’ legacy as a teacher, mentor, pianist, and colleague is unquestionable. We are honored to celebrate her work through the creation of this new fund in her name. To donate to the fund, click here. Learn more below!

For nearly fifty years, Phyllis Lehrer has shaped the field of piano education through her teaching, mentorship, publications, and leadership. Her influence spans generations, touching the lives of her students and the countless individuals they now teach. The Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund supports high-quality teacher education and student programming that reflect the values Phyllis has championed throughout her distinguished career. This includes student enrichment opportunities at The New School for Music Study, including the Program for Excellence in Piano Study (PEPS), chamber music, and other emerging initiatives that support artistic growth and educational excellence.

Created to honor her extraordinary contributions, the fund ensures that Phyllis’s legacy continues to inspire the future of piano teaching and learning. Guided by her lifelong dedication to musical excellence, educational innovation, and the transformative power of teaching, the fund provides a lasting foundation for artistic growth and professional development in piano pedagogy.

Gifts can be made online at: https://pianoinspires.com/phyllis-lehrer/.

From Regina McAllen

Phyllis Lehrer is truly a national treasure. This amazing woman (and her equally amazing family) welcomed me into their lives and lifted my musical standards to dazzling heights I didn’t know existed, filling my years at Westminster with artistry, laughter, and love. She’s inspired countless students around the world to chase excellence, not just notes, and represents the gold standard among teachers, musicians, and humans. I’m endlessly grateful to have been guided by her brilliance and to keep her spirit with me every time I make music.

From Jean Parsons:

Phyllis is one of the most influential teachers I have ever had. I studied with her while taking continuing education classes at Westminster Choir College for years, when they offered many excellent summer classes for teachers. Being so fortunate as to live here in Princeton, I also studied at The New School with Frances and Louise in 1972 in their teacher training program. I continued to attend every class they held for years. What dazzling women they were.

From Terri Hlubek

Phyllis Lehrer is an extraordinary teacher—I thank her for being the heart, the guide, and the inspiration behind my years at Westminster Choir College and beyond. Her passion for learning, her unwavering patience, and the joy she brought to each lesson touched me in so many ways. She believed in me before I believed in myself, and that gift will stay with me forever. Like a ripple in the water, I’m passing her gift on to my students. Thank you, Phyllis!

From Marianne and Peter Lauffer:

It is an honor to contribute to the Phyllis Lehrer Piano Pedagogy & Artistry Fund. The impact that she has had and continues to have on faculty and students at Westminster Conservatory and Westminster Choir College is remarkable. Many thanks to The Frances Clark Center for spearheading this important initiative.

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