The MSS role provides workshops and educational programs for student musicians. Over the past several years Tales and Scales have performed in our local elementary schools and have delighted students as well as introducing them to the various types of musical instruments and sounds. In addition the MSS has offered workshops from jazz guitar to percussion instruments.

The MSS also provides a scholarship program for young students (high school and college) for the purpose of continuing their education in the field of music. Scholarships are awarded from the Keister Trust.

Every year the MSS hosts a competition for young musicians. The winners perform with the MSO at the March concert.