Community Music School of Springfield

Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) is dedicated to providing an equitable and inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in our greater community. Our faculty of 60 distinguished music educators offer instruction at all levels in a wide range of instruments and genres. CMSS programs include music lessons, ensembles, Prelude Preschool of the Arts, Sonido Musica public school partnerships, the Adaptive Music Program for Special Education students, Creative Aging, Trust Transfer Project, Bridge Leadership Program, and CultureRx. We believe that arts education fosters respect and compassion for others, curiosity and a foundation for learning.

Since 1983, CMSS has created access to high quality music education for tens of thousands of families in Greater Springfield, awarding financial aid in excess of $2 million in addition to offering tuition-free music education programs. Of our 2,200 students served annually at our downtown Springfield location and in partnership programs throughout the community, 70% receive free or reduced-cost instruction.