TOWN GUIDE : PUTNEY
approach to chamber music and educational programs have earned them international renown . Summer performances are held in the Big Barn , and young professional musicians come from all corners of the globe to participate . Participants explore music from a wide range of genres , eras , and artistic traditions , and master classes are taught by celebrated virtuoso musicians . Their ambitious Yellow Barn “ Music Haul ” Program brings music to venues of all kinds outside of Putney , ranging from elementary schools and conservatory concert halls to outdoor fields and urban parks . By performing timeless pieces to listeners with vastly-differing degrees of knowledge and exposure , they communicate profound messages through the transcendental power of melody and harmony .
Putney is also home to two well-respected and innovative educational institutions :
The Putney School and Landmark College . Located west of Putney ’ s town center , The Putney School is a private , coeducational high school that was founded in 1935 . Ever since opening its doors , it has been on the leading edge of progressive and experiential education . Students are encouraged to learn for themselves and develop keen critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity . They are given the opportunity to participate in jobs that benefit the greater campus community , such as cooking and tending to animals . The Putney School is located on a gorgeous , 500-acre farm . Its dormitories and cabins provide comfortable accommodations , allowing students to bask in the bucolic beauty of their natural surroundings .
Landmark College is an undergraduate college that was founded on a mission of educating students who learn differently than others . Their programs are custom-tailored to meet the needs of students diagnosed with ADHD , Autism , Dyslexia , and Executive Function Challenges , and their program has received top marks from US News & World Report ’ s “ Best Colleges List ” as a top-rated “ Most Innovative School .” By empowering students to reach and exceed their potential through supportive teaching methods , they allow them to find the focus they need to play on their personal and academic strengths .
Their inclusive learning environment serves as a wonderful reflection of Putney ’ s welcoming atmosphere , where encouraging community members help each other work towards bringing their dreams into reality .
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