Music Faculty

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Our Programs

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Sonido Musica

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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Lifelong Learning

CMSS’ Lifelong Learning program provides sequential arts instruction for adults age 30 to 103.  Learning or further developing your musical skills as an adult can improve your cognitive ability, emotional wellbeing, and health. When you join an adult ensemble at CMSS, you become part of a supportive, inclusive, artistic group, with opportunities to perform for your community.

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Adaptive Music Program

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

Adaptive Music Program
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Children's Chorus

The Children’s Chorus of Springfield teaches music literacy through singing and cultivates a generation of ambassadors for Springfield through song.

Children’s Chorus of Springfield
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Prelude Preschool of the Arts

Prelude Preschool of the Arts offers flexible, arts-centered preschool programming for children ages 2.9 – 5 years. Connection, community, and creativity are all pillars of our Reggio Emilia inspired program. We would love to invite you to join in the fun!

Prelude Preschool of the Arts
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Private Lessons and Ensembles

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

Private Lessons and Ensembles

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