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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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violin teacher guiding student's hands on their violin
April 25, 2026
Accepting applications for violin teacher in summer and school year
April 8, 2026
Two ways to engage with the all-volunteer CMC board
March 28, 2026
Setting Up Students for Success in Music Lessons and Home Practice
Trinh Youngman playing guitar in front of a chalkboard, with two students with guitars watching.
January 1, 2026
CMC welcomes Trinh Youngman
Picture of the brick tower of the Francis Street Firehouse, CMC's current location.
January 1, 2026
What's up with the Francis Street Firehouse and City funding for CMC?
Photo of Midori with bassoon.
January 1, 2026
Some of the many accomplished former CMC students
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background image: Mural by Isaka Shamsud-Din © 2003 (commissioned by CMC Inc.)