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The Community Music Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that since 1960 has supported Portland Parks & Recreation's music programming.


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  • CMC's 70th Anniversary and Faculty Celebration Event - Saturday May 3

    CMC Spring Celebration Event commemorating 70 years of music education: Saturday afternoon, May 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Learn more and make reservations.

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April 10, 2025
Join us to celebrate CMC's 70th Anniversary and honor its amazing performing artist faculty on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Photos of seven CMC instructors
April 10, 2025
Read about our illustrious performing artists instructors who have been with CMC for 25 years or more.
Photo of community orchestra in about 1963, showing conductor and violin  players.
April 10, 2025
Learn more about CMC's history during its first seven decades.
Bass singer signing and gesturing and wearing formal attire
January 16, 2025
Acclaimed soloist performs free concerts for the community in early February.
January 9, 2025
Attend this special event to help you make the time between lessons more fun, creative, and effective
January 6, 2025
Classes, events, and other news from CMC
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background image: Mural by Isaka Shamsud-Din © 2003 (commissioned by CMC Inc.)