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Enjoy the seasonal favorite "The Nutcracker" performed by piano duo and narrator.  Here's your chance to try a live classical music presentation that's child-centered and easy on the pocketbook.   After the concert: sing-a-long for ages 2 - 4 and parents; demo violin, cello and piano lessons age 4 and up. Refreshments, too!

It all starts at 7:15 pm on Friday, December 11, at CMC.  Doors open at 6:45pm . Admission is free (suggested donation of $5 for individual and $15 for family).   See full information on our calendar page.

Give the Precious Gift of Music
CMC and its students rely on generous donations from individuals

Our annual fund drive is on.  Help us to provide equitable access to quality music programs.  Your gift increases harmony in our community, so please donate now!

As a special offer to our major donors, order your own free copy of the book "Community Music Center: the First 60 Years - a Musical History" with your gift of $500 or more before Dec. 31, 2015.  The value of this item is $25.*

 *Note that gifts received in exchange for a donation may reduce the tax-deductibility of your charitable gift. For your own situation consult the IRS or a tax attorney.

Join CMC in Winter
Now taking registrations for classes and lessons starting January 4

Want to try guitar, piano, voice, or violin?  Now is the time!  Call 503-823-3177 or register online using the links below or browsing www.PortlandParks.org.

Classes open to new enrollees include:

PRESCHOOL AGE:
Creepers & Toddlers Explore!
Exploring Together!
Launch Pad To Learning

SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH:
String & Flute Instrument Lessons (call for info)
Piano Foundations (wait-listing)
Basic Skills
The Center Singers - Youth Choir

ADULT:
Exploring the Guitar
Jam Session & Sing-Along
Piano Group Lessons (wait-listing)
Piano Beginning Senior

(Many other classes available for people with prior music experience - see our online catalog or give us a call.)

CMC Calendar Notes

Fall Term Ends: Week of Dec. 7 – 12 for group classes, and Week of Dec. 14 – 19 for private lessons & group class make-ups (your teacher will inform you if you have a make-up, or ask the CMC office).

Winter Term Begins: January 4, 2016.  Students are automatically re-enrolled from Fall to Winter term for all the same classes (except Preschool Music and Senior Piano); balance to be paid by first class of new term (late fees may apply) - notify the CMC office if you are not going to continue in your class/lesson.

Holiday break: CMC is closed on Dec. 25, & Jan. 1.  See our online schedule for the latest business hours and holiday closure information.