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Elizabeth R. Martin School's 4th grade Art Club has added its own mark to one of Lancaster’s most beloved public art traditions.
This spring, students finished designing and painting a piano for Music For Everyone's 2026 Keys for the City, bringing their creativity from the classroom into the heart of Lancaster. The finished piano will be displayed outside of Lancaster Arts Hotel, where community members will be able to see it, play it, and experience the work of Martin students throughout the season.
Keys for the City returns this year as Music For Everyone celebrates 17 years of placing street pianos throughout Lancaster. The program has helped define Lancaster as the Street Piano Capital of the World, turning sidewalks, parks, and public spaces into places where art and music are accessible to everyone.
The piano will be unveiled as part of Music For Everyone's Keys for the City kickoff on Friday, May 15, 2026. Community members are invited to Binn’s Park from 5 to 8 p.m. for the Sound of Summer celebration, which officially launches both Keys for the City and the first Music Friday concert of the season.
Way to go Martin Mustangs! 🐎
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Elizabeth R. Martin School’s 4th grade Art Club has added its own mark to one of Lancaster’s most beloved public art traditions.
This spring, students finished designing and painting a piano for Music For Everyone’s 2026 Keys for the City, bringing their creativity from the classroom into the heart of Lancaster.
The finished piano will be displayed outside of @lancasterartshotel , where community members will be able to see it, play it, and experience the work of Martin students throughout the season.
Keys for the City returns this year as @mfelancaster celebrates 17 years of placing street pianos throughout Lancaster. The program has helped define Lancaster as the Street Piano Capital of the World, turning sidewalks, parks, and public spaces into places where art and music are accessible to everyone.
The piano will be unveiled as part of Music For Everyone’s Keys for the City kickoff on Friday, May 15, 2026. Community members are invited to Binn’s Park from 5 to 8 p.m. for the Sound of Summer celebration, which officially launches both Keys for the City and the first Music Friday concert of the season.
Way to go @sdol_martin Mustangs! 🐎
#sdolpa #sdolproud #lancasterpa #education #music

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