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Free Concerts & Important News in March

02/29/2012

Play Bill
Treasured Portland pianist and musical collaborator William Crane celebrates his 60th birthday by performing 7 concerts in 7 days at locations throughout the metro area. The March 1 program at CMC features PYP conductor David Hattner on Clarinet and Lisa Mooyman, soprano, offering Schubert's sublime "Shepard on the Rock" and other classical gems. Free (donations suggested) 6:00 - 7:00 pm. No tickets required.

Ready, Set, Opera!

Costumes, action & song await kids at CMC this Friday, March 2, as Portland Opera To Go! takes the stage performing the beloved Hansel & Gretel. Free (donations suggested). More info.
Photo: © The Daily Astorian

Nor'estern

A perfect storm of events by Chamber Music Northwest. Details: www.cmnw.org.

Concert: East Coast Chamber Orchestra, Kaull Hall, Wednesday, March 28, 7:30 pm. Limited free ticekts to CMC students available - sign up at CMC by March 21 (no phone calls please).

Master Class: J Freivogel, first violinist in the award-winning Jasper String Quartet, and a member of the East Coast Chamber Orchestra, will coach chamber ensembles including students from the Community Music Center and the Portland Youth Philharmonic on Thursday, March 29, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Lincoln Hall Room 75, Portland State University.

Choir Collaboration

The Center's own Francis Street Singers and select CMC string students perform Giacomo Perti's heavenly "Magnificat" on Tuesday evening, March 20 at 7:30 pm. Free.

Rhythm Time
Our next all-age drum session is Saturday, March 10 at 3 pm.

Music - Drum Circle Family & Friends - Age 3 & Up
Discover the experience of connecting with community through music & rhythm by creating new patterns from your own imagination. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity, imagination, & enthusiasm! Youth resident $5.00 | adult resident $8.00 | family resident $15.00 - call CMC at 503-823-3177 to register and get the family rate.

Now Hear This
Have a business? Get exposure and help CMC Inc. raise money for scholarships by donating to our silent auction.

Program Notices for all CMC Students
Winter Term ends on Monday, March 19 for group classes and Monday, March 26 for shared/private lessons. Make up week for group classes is March 20 - 26 (your teacher will tell you if you are getting a make-up).

Spring Term begins on Monday, April 2. Most students are automatically rolled over to spring term with tuition due the first week of Spring Term. Students not continuing need to inform the CMC office before the end of winter term. Those NOT rolled over are early childhood music classes, piano for seniors, and Make Music PDX.

Summer Term catalog hits the streets in early April, with registration begining April 9.

Paper Cuts
To save money and resources, we will significantly reduce our mailing in summer 2012 and entirely eliminate batch mailing our catalogs starting this fall. We don't want to lose you, so please make sure we have your updated e-mail address!

Alumni News
Brandon Garbot (formerly a pupil of Clarisse Atcherson) performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in February, representing students of the Cleveland Institute of Music. Here's the video! (Brandon plays first after the speeches).

Dates of Note

Hold the evening of Saturday, May 12 for the faculty showcase event, honoring our talented performing artist insructors. More info soon. Sponsors sought - contact the Director.
CMC’s Summer Chamber Music Program is July 9 – 21, with Auditions in May/June. Call to register!

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org