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A world-class community music school — and more!

Sure, we have exceptional faculty who can teach you or your child how to play violin, but we also believe in the value of all types of music, the inclusion of every student, and the power of community.

About the Center

Individual Music Lessons

We offer lessons on all instruments (except for bagpipes and organ) and voice for all ages.

Your Child’s Musical Journey

Our music lessons and classes grow with your kiddo from birth to… forever!

Make Music With Us

Dust off your trumpet, sing with friends, play with jazz musicians, join a choir, and more. Play music with your community.

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In a New Key: Stories from the Center 

Music is a Brain Workout

Music is a Brain Workout

Jun 20, 2019

by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. It seems that every day, more research emerges showing that music benefits the brain in many different ways. We’ve known for a long time that young students studying music get better grades, learn faster, have better focus, and seem to do better...

5 Musical Books for Your Summer Reading List

5 Musical Books for Your Summer Reading List

Jun 1, 2019

by Kathy Kucsan, Ph.D. My idea of summer beach reading is more like summer-in-the-shadows-of-the-gorgeous-Flatirons reading, which I’m very happy to do. Here’s a short list of some wonderful, musical books you might enjoy this summer (and maybe you’ll be visiting an...

CHAMBER MUSIC & LOTS OF FUN AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

CHAMBER MUSIC & LOTS OF FUN AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Jul 31, 2015

A full house at First Congregational Church for the 2015 CMF Chamber Music Series. CMF family and friends on the sculpture terrace at First Congregational Church during "Cellobration Week". Bjorn Ranheim's mom and dad were visiting from Minnesota. Hi Mom and Dad! The...

SUMMER 2015 BROADWAY BOOMERS PROGRAM: FALL IN LOVE WITH COLE PORTER

Jul 8, 2015

If you’ve been dreaming about singing your heart out on stage with other Broadway musical enthusiasts, Broadway Boomers is the perfect place for you. Starting the first week of July, Boomer director Faye Nepon invites 20 singers ages 40 and up (yes, you read that...

Our patrons visit Jean-Marie in Montreal

Jun 25, 2015

At our winter Silent Night Gala, Gayle and Randy were the proud winners of our silent auction trip to Montréal. On their trip they had lunch with Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and went to Opéra de Montréal's performance of Silent Night, directed by Music Director...

Making Music Together with Dar and Faith

Making Music Together with Dar and Faith

May 15, 2015

h3>Meet Our Music Together® Teachers If you've been at the Center for Musical Arts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday mornings, chances are you've probably wondered about the fun, interactive child/caregiver class happening in Grimes Hall. Meet Dar and Faith,...

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