Community Music School

Community Music School Profile and History

Community Music School of Springfield, founded in 1983, is a non-profit community arts school in Western Massachusetts. Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to begin or renew a lifelong journey into the joy of music and the arts, and to make this experience accessible and affordable to all people in our community. We serve more than 700 students annually at our 127 State Street location, a nd an additional 1,200 students each week in our community partnership programs. Choice of study includes private lessons, group classes and ensembles, adult music study, or for our youngest students, early childhood music classes and our acclaimed Prelude Preschool of the Arts. Our Community Partnership Programs provide weekly instruction for hundreds of children throughout Springfield in a variety of in-school and after school programs. CMSS' outstanding faculty of 50 musicians/educators inspire success at every level of achievement, from beginner to pre-professional study. We offer instruction in a broad spectrum of instruments and voice, and provide a wide range of musical genres including Classical, Jazz, Blues, Popular, Latin, Rock, Folk, Gospel, Hip Hop and more. At CMSS, we are dedicated to changing lives through music. We are proud to bring together people of different ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds and economic circumstances to make music in an environment that respects diversity and encourages creativity. These students might never have known one another were it not for a common love of music. Strong friendships grow from shared choral, ensemble and performance experiences. Our registration team guides the selection of faculty who best suit your own or your child's learning style and makes adjustments as proficiency or schedules demand. Whether you are beginning your musical journey or advancing your skills, we welcome you!