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• We work with students and their families to identify the best teacher for your learning style, and are able to make changes when necessary.

• As a member organization of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, we share and learn best practices with a network of colleagues.

• Our faculty and students are evaluated throughout the year, to encourage progress and maintain a standard of excellence in music education.

• Our faculty perform and offer instruction in a variety of musical styles and genres to beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

• We are large enough to offer a wide selection of programs, yet small enough to meet your individual goals and needs.

• Several family members can study a variety of instruments in one convenient location.

• Area arts organizations frequently offer CMSS families opportunities for free or discounted tickets to arts activities.

• We offer scholarship aid through our Financial Aid program.

• We offer payment plans and credit card options.

• Our students participate in recitals and numerous performance opportunities throughout the year.

• Recitals allow guests, and children in particular, to hear other children play a variety of instruments.

• Through our Master Class program, visiting musicians work with and critique individual student performances.

• We offer students the opportunity and enjoyment of performing in ensembles with peers.

• We offer a Music Library of sheet music and recordings for use by faculty and students.

• We bring students from different communities together to make music and lifelong friendships.

• CMSS is committed to enriching the community and helping to build stronger community through the arts.