Community Music School of Springfield - Community Music School Of Springfield

Community Music School of Springfield, founded in 1983, is a non-profit community arts school in Western Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide an equitable and inclusive center of excellence in music education, arts learning, and cultural engagement that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in our community. We serve more than 2,200 students weekly at our 127 State Street location and in our community partnership programs.

Music Lessons and Classes

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Artist Development Cohort

CMSS’ Trust Transfer Project is offering an Artist Development Fellowship for emerging Springfield artists and entrepreneurs in the arts and culture sector. Registrants are provided with a $500 stipend to participate in 6 professional development sessions between February and June 2025. Sessions consist of expert guidance and community exploration in Arts, Culture, and Wellness. This program supports tools, resources and skill building toward economic development and will help participants make connections that foster financial sustainability and success.

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Watch the livestream of the Springfield Citywide Dr. King Day Celebration
right here on Monday, January 20th, at 2pm!

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Sonido Musica offers weekly music instruction by CMSS faculty during school for students in Springfield and Holyoke Public Schools, leading to improved educational outcomes.

Sonido Musica

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CMSS offers music lessons and a variety of classes and ensembles for all levels and ages of students.

Private Lessons and Ensembles

An arts-integrated early childhood education program that incorporates Suzuki violin, guitar, percussion, childrenâ€™s chorus, dance, yoga, foreign language and visual arts within a comprehensive academic curriculum.

Prelude Preschool of the Arts

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Our Adaptive Music Program (AMP) connects music and special education to improve students’ lives, targeting social/emotional, academic, and artistic development.

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CMSS’ Lifelong Learning program provides sequential arts instruction for adults, with an emphasis on including adults age 55 and over.

Lifelong Learning at CMSS

The Trust Transfer Project engages local artists to increase access to public health information, promote positive health choices, and foster hope and healing.

Trust Transfer Project