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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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Cluster of graduate photos
June 5, 2025
We are very proud of our students!
Photo of CMC tower.
May 20, 2025
Action saved CMC from being closed by Portland City Council. (Updated information)
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
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background image: Mural by Isaka Shamsud-Din © 2003 (commissioned by CMC Inc.)