News from Community Music Center

A Look Back at 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:40:31 GMT

Milestones, Memories & Gratitude

At the end of 2023 we take a moment to look back at the last 12 months, as captured in our eNotes and news posts over the year.

Milestones

The year 2023 saw the return of free and low-cost concerts in CMC's David Beasley Campbell Auditorium. Many of our CMC concerts are now livestreamed to accommodate those who cannot attend in person.
Space Use Grants were offered to underserved artists and communities for the 2023-24 school year, thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy.
We were honored to have the Music Director of the Oregon Symphony, David Danzmayr, visit CMC in the spring.
Six amazing high school graduates were honored in June.
Over 30 students were rewarded with merit scholarships or other accolades at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
CMC was a partner at the 2nd Annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival in July, hosting a pre-concert music jam tent.
CMC and the Center Powered by YOUth (youthpdx.org) collaborated to create 'music, beats & sounds' summer camps, and the partnership continues in the 2023-24 school year.
Six amazing performing-arts instructors were hired to join the roster teachers at CMC and YOUth.
Our winter benefit concert was a sold-out fundraising success for CMC and Portland Youth Philharmonic.
We replaced our aging fleet of digital pianos and added a new piano lab and classes at the Center Powered by YOUth.
And, oh yes, we also provided over 50 weekly classes and thousands of lessons to over 350 students through the year!

Memories

We remember those who have passed during the year, including:

Barbara Camp was an energetic and active CMC board member for 23 years, occasionally serving as president or vice-president, until 2007. She was also an avid cellist and concertgoer.

Anthony Dyer taught violin and viola at CMC for 21 years from 2002, and was often performing in CMC's annual faculty fundraiser concerts. He was a dedicated instructor, even teaching from his hospital room this year.

Dorothy Fahlman contributed to the Portland music community and beyond for six decades.

Nick Wutzke was a CMC donor and supporter of his niece's and nephew's education at the Center.

If there is another individual who should be on this list, please reach out to us via cmc@portlandoregon.gov.

Gratitude

We could not fulfill our mission without all the wonderful support from donors, volunteers, parents, students, and other community members. Thank you!

If you have not yet given to CMC Inc. recently, please donate now. Your contribution today will become next year's milestone!

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12/31/2023

eNotes for December 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:15:34 GMT

Winter Benefit Concert

Tickets are now on sale for a winter chamber music benefit event on Thursday, December 21 at the Community Music Center. This Collegial Concert is a joint fundraiser for CMC and the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP).

See more information and purchase tickets now!

Daniel Avshalomov, violist, is a founding member of the American String Quartet and on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music. He is an Alumnus of both CMC and PYP. His father, the late Jacob Avshalomov, was music director and conductor of the Portland Youth Philharmonic (formerly the Portland Junior Symphony). Read more....

David Hattner, clarinetist, has been a performer and instructor for many years. He regularly performs in live radio broadcast on All Classical Portland, has served as principal clarinet with several orchestras, is the current musical director and conductor of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Read more...

Pamela Viktoria Pyle served as a principal pianist in the studios of Dorothy DeLay and subsequently Itzhak Perlman, and is currently Associate Professor of Piano and Director of the Collaborative Piano Program at the University of New Mexico. Read more...

Donor Match

Make a donation with your ticket purchase now or at the concert and it will be matched two-to-one by a private donor. Proceeds and donations will be split 50/50 between CMC and PYP.

See more information and make a contribution now!

Meet our New Instructors

Read about our talented and dedicated teaching artists who joined the CMC faculty at the beginning of the current school year in our Press Room Blog.

Introducing the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH

CMC is proud and excited to have a partner in East Portland for providing access to quality music instruction at SE 162nd and Stark Street. Read more...

New Digital Pianos

Thanks to donations in prior years and to Classic Pianos of Portland, we are able to replace our aging digital pianos at our Francis Street location with new models for 2024 and beyond. The retired instruments are being given to students in need. Over a hundred students age six through adult enjoy weekly keyboard instruction in our piano studio at the Francis Street location.

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12/15/2023

Meet the Performers for the Winter Benefit Concert

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:04:46 GMT

Daniel Avshalomov is the violist of the American String Quartet, which enjoys its fourth decade of international acclaim. Recently hailed by Strad magazine as “one of the finest occupants of that chair, both instrumentally and musically, of any quartet now active,” Mr. Avshalomov finds time each season for concerto appearances, recitals, and collaborative concerts, and returns as a featured performer to festivals across the country.

Before joining the Quartet, Mr. Avshalomov served as principal violist for the Aspen, Tanglewood, and Spoleto festival orchestras, as well as for the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Opera Orchestra of New York, American Composers Orchestra, and as solo violist with the Bolshoi Ballet. He was a founding member of the Orpheus Chamber Ensemble.

His articles appear in Notes and Strings; he has edited several viola works for publication and contributed to the American String Teachers Association’s Playing and Teaching the Viola: A Comprehensive Guide. The subject of two articles in Strad and one in Classical Pulse, Mr. Avshalomov developed “Inside Passages,” a lecture-demonstration first presented to the New York Viola Society in 2000; gave the world premiere of Giampaolo Bracali’s Concerto per Viola and the American premiere of Alessandro Rolla’s Esercizio 3; and recorded the CD Three Generations Avshalomov with pianists Robert McDonald and Pamela Pyle, which was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. He has been a member of the Manhattan School of Music faculty since 1984 and of the Aspen School faculty since 1976.

A talented clarinetist, David Hattner regularly performs in live radio broadcast on All Classical Portland, and has served as principal clarinet with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Cascade Music Festival Orchestra in Bend, New Jersey Opera Theater, and Key West Symphony Orchestra. Hattner is an honors graduate of Northwestern University, and was a Conducting Fellow at the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen for three summers.

Conductor David Hattner delivers “calmly authoritative” (The New York Times) performances that are “brilliant in all departments.” (The Chicago Tribune) Hattner’s high musical intelligence and phenomenal technique uniquely combine with a warm and cooperative disposition, allowing for an ease of execution which imbues confidence and expands possibilities. Although he is energetic and animated, an inner calm and polish characterizes Hattner’s presence on the podium, leading to concert experiences that are truly magical.

Hattner is the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s fifth Musical Director in its distinguished 96-year history, and the first to be born in the United States. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of American repertoire, Hattner’s programming is relevant, thoughtful, and “especially attractive.” (The Chicago Tribune) Hattner’s recent seasons included his conducting debuts with the Phoenix Symphony, Olympia Symphony, Baton Rouge Symphony, and Chamber Music Northwest as well as appearances with the Oregon Symphony and the Musicians of the Fort Worth Symphony. Additional guest appearances include the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Interlochen Philharmonic, Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, International Contemporary Ensemble, Eugene Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Sospeso, Kansas City Symphony, Oregon Mozart Players, and Massapequa Philharmonic Orchestra, among others.

Pamela Viktoria Pyle has been recognized for her interpretations of the chamber music literature since Dorothy DeLay first engaged her at The Juilliard School. For nearly two decades, she served as a principal pianist in the studios of Miss DeLay and subsequently Itzhak Perlman. This immersion in the piano and string repertoire led to collaborations with members of the Juilliard, American, Ying, and Mendelssohn String Quartets, including Joel Smirnoff, Joel Krosnick, and Daniel Avshalomov, as well as other soloists such as Robert McDuffie, Sarah Chang, Alan Harris and the Norwegian soprano Anne-Lise Berntsen. Ms. Pyle’s connection to the studio of Dorothy DeLay continues in concert appearances with many of her former students including Laurie Carney, Brian Lewis and Ittai Shapira.

As an award-winning soloist and chamber recitalist, Ms. Pyle has performed throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and Brazil, at venues such as Carnegie Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Jordan Hall, and Wolftrap, and at events such as the Lincoln Center Great Performers Series and the Casals Series in Puerto Rico. Ms. Pyle is regularly chosen as the pianist for nationally recognized summer music institutes, including the Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at The Juilliard School, the Brian Lewis Young Artist Program in Ottawa, Kansas, and formerly at the Aspen Music Festival, and the Robert McDuffie Fall Festival of Strings at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Recent summer appearances include performances with Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, Peter Wiley, Keith Robinson, and Tara O’Conner at the Music from Angel Fire Festival in venues throughout northern New Mexico.

Ms. Pyle is currently Associate Professor of Piano and Director of the Collaborative Piano Program at the University of New Mexico. Internationally, she was privileged to engage with Chinese students as a Visiting Professor at Shandong University in Weihai, China, and has made numerous trips to Brazil to teach and perform.

At UNM, she continues to bring in distinguished artists to further enrich the listening opportunities of her community. Here, she has had the great honor of collaborating with inspiring, chamber music luminaries, including the American String Quartet, Ronald Copes, Joseph Lin, Phillipe Quint and Guillermo Figueroa.

She is the founder and Artistic Director of the New Mexico Chamber Music Festival, which debuted in 2013, and brings young pianists and string players from around the world for an intensive week of chamber music study and performances throughout New Mexico.

Ms. Pyle began piano studies with her mother at the age of four and later studied with Patricia Zander at New England Conservatory, Ann Schein at the Aspen Music Festival, and Yoheved Kaplinsky, Samuel Sanders, and Jonathan Feldman at The Juilliard School. At these institutions, Ms. Pyle also devoted herself to chamber music under leading exponents Eugene Lehner, Louis Krasner, Joseph Fuchs, Robert Mann, Felix Galimir, and Benjamin Zander.

Ms. Pyle’s media recordings include CDs on the Albany and Prairie labels and numerous broadcasts, including programs on CBS Sunday Morning, the Charlie Rose Show, CNN, the Martha Stewart Show, National Public Radio, WGBH Boston, WNYC & WQXR New York, KHFM New Mexico, and a PBS special on Itzhak Perlman. Coverage of the 2011 Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies by the online media site violinist.com, quoted N.Y. Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow as saying that Ms. Pyle made the piano “sound like the heart of an angel”. In print media, she was featured in Strad magazine in an article about collaborative pianists, which focused on the importance of a balanced partnership in musical collaborations.

Recently she appeared in the independent film, RawTuba, centered on the life of her collaborative partner, tubist Richard White, as they perform in their duo, Diversity Matters.

Ms. Pyle served as President of the UNM Faculty Senate, where she had the honor of representing the concerns and interests of the UNM Faculty for an unprecedented four terms. In this capacity, she reached out to the entire University to collaborate with members of different communities throughout the state, to share the intellectual, social, and cultural breadth of the University in new ways.

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12/01/2023

Introducing the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:05:19 GMT

CMC is proud and excited to have a partner in East Portland for providing access to quality music instruction at SE 162nd and Stark Street.

Music Booth
PP&R installed a sound-dampening room so that lessons and small classes can take place regardless of the activity in the main room.

Computer Music Lab
We’ve purchased four digital music work stations to inspire, motivate and facilitate music learning, composition and creativity.

Piano Lab
We’ve installed digital pianos for small-group classes to learn and improve keyboard skills and music theory. Enrollment is open now for Wednesday classes beginning in Winter term.

Performance Space
We are providing a grand piano and other equipment so that the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH can easily host concerts, recitals, workshops, and other music events.

Y.O.U.TH stands for "Youth Organized and United to Help". For more information about the Center Powered by Y.O.U.TH and to register for programs there starting in January, see: www.youthpdx.org.

Photo: Malik Rayshod (left), Y.O.U.TH music coordinator, and Bryson Fisher (right), CMC/PP&R instructor, preparing for teaching “Music, Beats & Sounds” summer camp. CMC Inc. provided the computers & instruments.

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11/15/2023

Discount: Portland Youth Philharmonic Dec. 11

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:50:35 GMT

PYP is offering current CMC students discounts on seating for their opeing concert of the 100th anniversary season. See: www.portlandyouthphil.org for concert info and to purchase tickets, then follow the instructions below.

Instructions for discount:

These codes are only available for our concert this Saturday, November 11, 2023 THIS MIDNIGHT HOUR, and only for the orchestra level seating. When you first select the concert, you'll see "buy" and "passcode - apply" under the date. DO NOT PUT THE DISCOUNT CODE HERE. You'll apply the discount later. Once you select your seats in the orchestra level, you can change the pricing. CMC100 works ONLY FOR STUDENTS so make sure to change the ticket type to student here. If you are a parent, CMCBOGO will let you get one of your tickets for free but you have to select both seats as we have not entered the code yet. Now click next. Choose your delivery method. Click next. Make a donation if you so choose. Click next. NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY YOUR DISCOUNT CODE. You will see a section titled "Discounts" on the left side of the screen. Type in your discount and click apply. The discount will now be applied. From here, you may continue the checkout process as normal.

11/07/2023

eNews for November 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:14:30 GMT

New Website Coming Soon

We are working on changes to the non-profit's online presence. You might already notice some pages or forms with a new look. Stay tuned!

Winter Benefit Concert

Tickets are now on sale for a winter chamber music benefit event featuring Daniel Avshalomov, viola and David Hattner, clarinet, and Pamela Pyle, piano, on Thursday, December 21 at the Community Music Center. This Collegial Concert is a joint fundraiser for CMC and the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP).

Early Bird Discount

Purchase your ticket by December 15 and save $5 per seat on general admission.

Donor Match

Make a donation with your ticket purchase now or at the concert and it will be matched two-to-one by a private donor. Proceeds and donations will be split 50/50 between CMC and PYP.

See more information and purchase tickets now!

November Concerts of Note

The following events or groups in the local community include CMC alumni, students, faculty or staff.

Códices - Nov. 10
Portland Youth Philharmonic November 11 & 12. Discount for CMC students and accompanying adults.
Metropolitan Youth Symphony November 11 & 12
Portland Columbia Symphony November 11 & 12
Portland Chamber Orchestra November 18
Oregon Symphony various dates
Willamette Falls Symphony December 2

See also the CMC events listed on our PP&R website

Please send alumni/student concert information to: cmc@portlandoregon.gov

Photo: CMC coordinanator Daniel Reyes Llinás performs November 10.

Looking Ahead

CMC is Closed November 10 for Veterans Day
No Classes Thanksgiving Week
Fall Term ends December 15
Winter Term begins January 9 (general registration opens December 14)

11/07/2023

Meet Our New Teachers

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:33:46 GMT

Bryson Fisher has experise in saxophone, hip-hop, and music production. He tours with his group Sumalienz and helps various non-profits in the area set up hip-hop showcases and workshops, and has a degree in special education. Bryson taught the summer camps for CMC at the Center Powered by YOUth.

Kara Lane is a bassoonist teaching woodwind lessons and music theory classes at CMC. Kara earned a Master of Music degree in Bassoon Performance at the University of Oregon. They also received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from West Texas A&M. Kara holds an All-Level teaching certification, and has years of experience teaching private lessons, masterclasses, and contributing to many public school music programs.

Erica Liebert is a violinist with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance degree from Lewis & Clark College, additional teacher training in the Suzuki method, and graduate coursework in Violin Performance at Portland State University. She teaches individual and group classes at CMC and is an active performer in Portland.

Geoffrey Mosley performed in international piano competitions as a young person before serving our country in the United States Navy. He earned a Master of Music degree from Portland State University and has twenty years overall teaching experience in piano, violin and cello.
Geoff is teaching piano for CMC/PP&R at the Center Powered by Y.O.U.th as part of an ongoing partnership program (see more about Y.O.U.TH).

Irina Myachkin is a recording artist musician on vocals, piano, and guitar. She earned her equivalent Masters of Teaching degree in Kazakhstan. At CMC Irina is teaching early-childhood music classes, piano group lessons, general musicianship, and a new World Song Book class for age 60+ starting in Winter term.

Natasha von Bartheld received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University including violin and viola pedagogy and Body Mapping. In addition to teaching group and private violin lessons at CMC she is giving private lessons in East Portland to Alice Ott Middle School music students through their Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN School) program in collaboration with PP&R.

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10/01/2023

eNews for Fall 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:30:24 GMT

Classes & Lessons

Fall activities at CMC begin the week of October 2.

Classes are filling up, but there are still some seats left in a few activities, such as:

Xylophone Ensemble (youth)
Theory & Games (youth)
Woodwind Lessons (youth)
Cello Group Suzuki Lessons: Beginners (youth)
Recorder (age 60+)
Music Theory (age 60+)

Now is the time to enroll!

See our online registration system or online catalog for a full list of activities at the Center, and contact us if you have any questions.

See our online schedule of events, too, for concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and more.

We look forward to hearing from you, and seeing you at CMC!

Space Use Grants

CMC is pleased to host grantees this school year from PP&R's Community Partnership Program, including:

Portland Samba
Friends of Filk
Music Workshop

See our events page for more information about what these organizations are offering the public and how you can participate.

09/26/2023

eNews for July/August 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:17:54 GMT

Thrift Sale

CMC Inc. will be selling used violins, cellos, guitars, and other instruments on Saturday, August 5, from 9 am to 3 pm (or until everything is sold) at the Kenilworth Church Flea Market, located at SE 34th & Gladstone.

See our event listing for more information on how you can find a bargain!

Memorial

The Community Music Center will have an informal gathering to honor the late CMC instructor Anthony Dyer on Friday, August 11 at 11 am, in the CMC auditorium (3350 SE Francis Street).

Due to limited space, please RSVP online using the link below by August 5, and kindly indicate whether you will attend in person or remotely.

There is an obituary online for anyone to learn more about Anthony and share a comment or story.

Students of Note

Awards and recognition for participants in the 2022-23 school year have been announced! See the full list in our Press Room Blog.

Park Jam

CMC staff had a great time playing and singing with the community at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival on July 8 & 9.

We had a tent and some equipment set up for a karaoke-style sing-along/play-along activity, featuring the music of great black artists, bands, and groups. Some folks also shared their own songs or showed-off their freestyle rap skills.

Altogether about 150 visitors stopped by to participate or just watch the fun. See more events at: https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/cultural-events

Piano Play

Thanks to Lukas Ward (student of Zita Jefferson) for representing CMC by playing at the Piano Push Play (pianopushplay.com) kick-off concert at the Portland Art Museum plaza on Friday, July 7.

See our PP&R's website about where in Portland to find and play on all the fancifully designed pianos provided by Piano Push Play: https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/pianos-parks

Fall Dates to Note

CMC's school year programs begin the week of October 2, with registration open to the general public on Wednesday, September 6 at 12:30 pm.

For the latest in PP&R registration information, see portland.gov/parks/register.

07/28/2023

Students of Note

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:27:50 GMT

Community Music Center Student Awards

School Year 2022-23

Congratulations and "Bravo!" to the students and teachers listed below, and to all who are striving toward excellence in music! Be sure to also view our list of graduating seniors, with photos and biographies about all their impessive achievements!

Monetary awards:

Award	Student	Teacher
Dorothea Lensch Merit Award	Blodgett Isabel	Zita Jefferson, Margaret Murer, & Cynthia Scott
Dorothea Lensch Merit Award	Bock Nathaniel	Cynthia Scott
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award	Cheskin Ted	Cynthia Scott
John L. Judge Merit Award	Holbrook Soren	Anthony Dyer
Marian Swartz Merit Award	Nakajima Jin	Collin Oldham
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award	Rapp Yoshiya	Jonathan Cheskin & Zita Jefferson
Marian Swartz Merit Award	Rapp Isaya	Jonathan Cheskin & Zita Jefferson
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award	Tang Jonathan	Scott Belleri, Jonathan Cheskin, & Margaret Murer
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award	Ward Lukas	Zita Jefferson

Director's List (non-monetary):

Student	Teacher
Hana Bausmann	Isabel Dammann
Charlotte Beadie	Jonathan Cheskin & Margaret Murer
Eva Blodgett	Zita Jefferson
Anastasia Bock	Jonathan Cheskin
Seyi Carven	Jonathan Cheskin
Alvin Chan	Zita Jefferson
Annie Chen	Timothy Van Cleave
Flora Chen	Andrew Ehrlich
Raymond Colburn	Jonathan Cheskin
Elouan Grimm	Katherine Schultz
Evelyn Kartini	Isabel Dammann
Kaleb Kidney	Jonathan Cheskin
Aliya Kobus	Margaret Murer
Naomi Liao	Zita Jefferson
Connie Ma	Andrew Ehrlich
Winnie Ma	Andrew Ehrlich
Akira Piland	Isabel Dammann
Yasmine Richter	Jonathan Cheskin
Sofie Skovierova	Katherine Schultz
Asa Smith	Jonathan Cheskin
Eurydice Thomas	Scott Belleri
Ethan Yang	Timothy Van Cleave
Hanwei Zhang	Jonathan Cheskin

07/21/2023

Job Openings at the Community Music Center, Portland Parks & Recreation

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:36:57 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks qualified instructors in the following positions starting October 2023:

At the Community Music Center (SE 33rd & Francis):

Music Skills Instructor for youth group classes
Woodwind Instructor for youth individual lessons
Strings Instructor (violin/viola) for youth individual lessons
Inclusive Music Therapy Instructor for youth or adults

In East Portland Outreach Locations*:

Multi-Instrumentalists Instructor for youth lessons (any area of strings, winds, brass, guitar, piano)
Music Technology/Production Instructor for youth
Group Guitar and Ukulele Instructor for youth or adults
Strings Instructors for youth individual lessons
Choir Instructor for youth or adults
String Ensemble Instructor for adults
Band Instructor for adults

Shifts are generally weekdays during afterschool times, and depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $30-35 per hour** to start, depending on education, training, and experience.

The positions are part-time/seasonal and require knowledge, and experience in, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, excellent communication skills, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

Job duties include developing lesson plans & curriculum related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives & guidelines; preparing materials for instructing lessons; monitoring participation & evaluating student progress; and consultations with students and/or parents/guardians as needed.

To apply, use this link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3850853/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-ages-18-open-continuous?keywords=arts%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs and apply for the Specialized Arts Instructor position specifying the Community Music Center as the location. IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications received by June 11, 2023 will be eligible for interview June 20-23, 2023.

For more information about the Community Music Center, see www.communitymusiccenter.org

* Involves work with partner groups at satellite locations for underserved communities and at-risk youth and teens, such as the Center Powered by Y.O.U.th (www.youthpdx.org) at SE 162^nd & Stark.

**Wages were recently raised to these levels and will be in effect July 1; the application form was posted prior to the new wage approval so it still contains the older, outdated rates.

05/31/2023

Celebrating our Graduates!

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:44:44 GMT

CLASS OF 2023

The Community Music Center is proud of our high shcool seniors who have accomplished so much in music! Bravo and Best Wishes!

Lily Chen has studied the violin for seven years and is currently exploring other instruments such as ukulele, piano, and drums, which is how she came to CMC (through our Rosewood program), where her current instructor is Timothy Van Cleave. Lily writes, “COVID-19 and quarantining had greatly affected my motivation. It was only in the year of 2022 that I had discovered what caused this empty feeling I’ve been carrying for so long: my absence in learning music. It took a while but I now understand my passion for music had always been with me, and [upon returning to in-person music] it only took one glance at my orchestra conductor and the musicians to finally realize where I belong and where my future begins.” Lily graduates from David Douglas High School and intends to be a music major in college.

Yonatan Yair Klatchko has studied cello with Jonathan Cheskin and Katherine Schultz, and moved up the ranks in CMC ensembles starting with Orchestra 1 and through chamber music. He graduates from Benson Polytechnic High School this spring, going on to California Lutheran University in the fall. Yona is a music producer and mixing/mastering engineer as well as sound designer. He says, “The CMC has been an amazing experience, and I’ve been there my whole life. I’m super happy to be a supporter and part of the local classical music community!”

Louis Stark is graduating from Cleveland High School and going to Whitman College in Walla Walla this fall to study Economics. He started violin lessons in 7th grade and participated in CMC orchestras for several years. He also plays recorder, and tenor saxophone which he played in school band for 5 years. Louis is an avid chess player and swam for high school varsity swim team for two years.

Gabriella Wong started taking music classes as a toddler at CMC. She began violin lessons with Scott Este at age 4, moved to work with Laurita Jauregui at age 6, and then Cynthia Scott at age 11. She switched from violin to viola summer 2022. Gabby also participated in the summer chamber camp in 2016, has been a member of the Metropolitan Youth Symphony since 2017, and won CMC’s Marian Swartz Scholarship Award in 2017 and the Louis and Annette Kaufman Merit Scholarship in 2020. Gabby is graduating from Cleveland High School in June as a Valedictorian and with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. She plans to attend Bryn Mawr College this fall to study psychology.

For Claire Yeates, going to CMC has been a family tradition for over a decade. She started her own journey at CMC in 2015 with music skills classes and string lessons, studying with Brendan Rawlins and Hannah Hillebrand on cello, then more recently with Anthony Dyer on viola, and also was in the CMC orchestra and chamber music program. Claire’s awards and honors include Valedictorian of Cleveland High School and National Merit Scholar, and she is an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate. Also a singer, she has been a member two Cleveland vocal groups that competed at the Oregon Music Educators Association State competition, one of which placed first in district competitions. Claire is graduating from Cleveland High School and will attend Brigham Young University this fall and dual major in English and History while minoring in Music Performance.

Jacky Zhen is a viola student of Lisa Zweben, graduating from Adrienne C. Nelson High School.

Thank you to the students for supplying their own biography information and photos!

05/26/2023

eNews for Spring & Summer 2023

Fri, 26 May 2023 20:58:03 GMT

Summer Programs

Registration is now open for activities in June, July & August. View them and enroll in a variety of ways:

Online catalog
Online registration system
Contact the PP&R customer service center: 503-823-2525
Call us at CMC: 503-823-3177

We are excited to offer a new camp program for teens at the Center Powered by Y.O.U.th in the summer.

Spring Events

Since March we have already had over 40 free-to-attend concerts for hundreds of attendees - both in-person and online - including the all-school Suzuki playthrough event in April, pictured above. With at least a dozen more events, see our online events page and come listen!

Congratulations, Graduates!

Read about our impressive high school seniors, who have accomplished so much in music at CMC and elsewhere.

Maestro Visit

Earlier in May, David Danzmayr, music director of the Oregon Symphony, visited the Community Music Center, along with Matthew Gailey, OSO Education and Community Engagement Director. They toured the facility, observed some classes, and met some of the students.

CMC and the OSO have so much in common, and we are honored to have them as a partner to increase harmony in the community!

Photo (left to right): Oregon Symphony Education & Community Engagement Director Matthew Gailey, Oregon Symphony Music Director David Danzmayr, and CMC Director Gregory Dubay

Notice of Annual Meeting

The Community Music Center non-profit will hold its annual meeting on Friday, June 9 at 7:00 pm in CMC's David B. Campbell Recital Hall, followed by a concert of CMC students. See our Press Room blog for more information.

05/26/2023

Notice of Annual Meeting

Fri, 12 May 2023 23:39:18 GMT

The non-profit Community Music Center Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, June 9 at 7:00 pm (followed by youth ensembles and soloists) in the David Beasley Campbel Recital Hall of the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street in Portland, Oregon, 97202. Agenda includes such business as shall legally come before the membership. A full agenda and minutes from prior year are posted below. Contact the Director if you have any questions, or wish to learn more about serving on the CMC Inc. Board.

Voting members of the non-profit are individuals who have donated at least $35 to CMC Inc. in the fiscal year, current students of CMC 18 years or older, and/or parents of youth students at CMC.

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Welcome & Introductions
Who is eliglble to vote
Approval of Minutes from 2022 Annual Meeting (see below)
Election of Members
Returning members (3-year term): Judy Rompa & Kevin Lefohn
New member (3-year term): Jody Redifer & Effie Avsker
Graduates and Awardees
Announcements & Appreciation
Thank you to retiring board member Brian Wagner
Other Business
Adjourn

Minutes from Annual Meeting 2022

"Community Music Center Inc. Board of Directors

Annual Meeting June 4, 2022 at 1:00 PM, CMC Auditorium with livestream on Zoom

Executive Director Gregory Dubay introduced Board President Brian Wagner who introduced CMC Inc and board members to the attendees and called the meeting to order.

Gregory Dubay explained the voting eligibility.

Approval of minutes:

JC Smith moved to approve the minutes, Brian Wagner seconded. Approved unanimously.

Elections of Members - Brian Wagner presented the slate of nominees for returning members and new member:

Peter Tsiorba (new), Sara Watts (returning), Kathrine Schroeder (returning). JC Smith moved to approve, Brian seconded. Approved unanimously.

Gregory Dubay pointed out to those present the CMC student awards and honors list typed in the printed program. Brian Wagner thanked Jim Toussaint, a retiring board member, for his service to the board for the last 11 years. Brian Wagner thanked Gregory Dubay for 20 years as executive director.

Meeting adjourned 1:10pm

Minutes submitted by Matthew Morgan, Secretary”

05/12/2023

Space Use Grants Available

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:48:10 GMT

Individual musicians, groups, organizations and clubs are encouraged to apply for free or discounted use of the Community Music Center for rehearsal, practice and/or performance.

Applications are due by April 16, 2023, for space use between September 1, 2023 and June 15, 2024.

Apply for a Space Use Grant

CMC space use grants will be given to those who best demonstrate in their proposal how the project will benefit underserved artists or communities, as specified in the application form.

Those interested in applying are encouraged to attend one of two optional drop-in tours (no reservation required) of the facility on

Friday, March 24 between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Wednesday, April 5 between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm

This program is made possible through the Parks Local Option Levy.

Awardees in the previous cycle include:

Pacific Northwest Rainbowbility Choir
Tara Hershberger, artist

03/15/2023

eNotes for January 2023

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:39:43 GMT

Thank you

Bravo to all who donated to our non-profit at the end of the year to help us reach our goal and serve music students in need.

Our fundraising continues through the year, so if you have not yet given and are an Oregon resident, please consider making a donation today. Your support is most welcome and appreciated!

Winter Term

Now enrolling for classes starting January 9. See our class lists in the PP&R Winter Guide, online, or call 503-823-3177 for details.

Events Return

Free-to-attend concerts and recitals are an important part of our mission of community service in music education. Watch our calendar of events list grow each month in the new year!

CMC ensembles and soloists perform in weekly (sometimes daily!) recitals in the spring - all free and open to the public.
We give discounts to performers and presenters who book their free-admission
events at CMC. Bookings resume Jan. 18.

A new Levy-supported grant program for groups and artists of underserved
communities to use CMC facilities.

In Memoriam

At this time we take a moment to remember those who passed in 2022. See our Press Room blog for a few words about CMC community members Charles Bateman, Erik Johnson, and Leora Stein Werner.

Photo: Mary Fox Photography

12/31/2022

In Memoriam

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:53:04 GMT

At the end of the year we pay tribute to a few of the CMC community members who have passed on before us.

Charles "Chuck" Bateman was a participant in the CMC Renaissance Winds program for about 40 years, starting in the 1980s. He was a multi-instrumentalist who played recorder, cornetto, sordune, rackett and renaissance flute in the ensembles, and also played in the Reed College Collegium Musicum and sang in the choir at All Saints Episcopal Church. His cheerful demeanor, musical skill and wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by teachers, class members, and staff alike.

Erik Jon Johnson, passed away unexpectedly in October 2022. After earning Bachelor of Arts in Music and Master of Music Education degrees he was employed as a middle school music teacher directing beginning, intermediate, concert and jazz bands. During this time, Erik was proud of growing the school’s band program and was excited to be able to share his love of music with more students by adding guitar classes as well. Due to Erik’s passion for music and music education, the family chose CMC as a recipient of most of his instruments. We thank them for their thoughtfulness and generosity. You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.

James Zachary Leste was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 14, 1984. James grew up in Oakland, California, where he fell in love with music, tapping into the local punk rock and ska scene as a teenager. He taught himself to play numerous instruments, including the guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, and became a prolific songwriter. James crisscrossed the entire country with various bands bringing music to fans, and eventually settled into his passion as a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist on various projects. Several individuals have donated to CMC in his memory. For more information, see www.jamesleste.com.

Leora Stein Werner had been involved with CMC her whole life, from early-child music classes with her mom, to violin lessons and chamber music through elementary and high school, to parent-child classes with her daughter, to CMC supporter. Leora was taught by many teachers at CMC including Clarisse Atcherson, Naomi Blumberg, and Leo Whitlow. Her mother Shera Sinell has been a CMC instructor for decades, and also a board member for several years, and her step father Andrew Ehrlich also is a long-time faculty member. The sadness of Leora’s passing this fall was felt throughout the CMC community. Several individuals have donated to CMC in her memory. If you’d like to learn more, including how to support the family, see: everloved.com/life-of/leora-werner/obituary.

If there are other CMC community members you feel we should add to this page, please contact the director at cmc@portlandoregon.gov.

12/27/2022

Now Accepting Space Use Grant Applicaitons

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:46:34 GMT

Call for Proposals: Space Grants at the Community Music Center

Applications are now being accepted from individual musicians, groups, organizations and clubs for rehearsal, practice and/or performance use of Portland Parks & Recreation’s venerable Community Music Center auditorium and classrooms during select days and times in the year 2023. Space grants will be given to those who best demonstrate in their proposal how the project will benefit underserved artists or communities. See this link for more information and to apply by October 31:

Apply Here

10/04/2022

Meet the New Team Members

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 03:40:05 GMT

New Instructors for Fall 2022

Adrian P. Baxter, Instructor at M.U.S.E. and Ethos. Reeds for Mariachi Viva Mexico, Oregon Music Hall of Famer; Bachelor of Music at University of Oregon School of Music; Platinum Album “Zoot Suit Riot” with “The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies”; Composer nominated for 2016 Drammy Award “Best Original Music in a Play” for Signet Productions’ “The Setup”; performed with Les McCann, Tito Puente Jr., Melcochita, The Temptations, Yolanda Del Rio, Ramsey Embick, Mel Brown, Andre St. James, Damien Erskine, Patrick Lamb, Dr. Freddy Vilches Meneses (Matices & Son de Cuba), Signet Productions, Conjunto Alegre, Rhythm Culture, Cambeleche (Seattle), and many local Portland artists.

Nancy Cummings has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a combined six years teaching toddler & preschool classes, as well as second and third grade. I also have a background in playing both viola & guitar.

Isabel Dammann is a violinist/fiddler and vocalist who likes to weave between genres, from classical to traditional fiddle styles to singer-songwriter. She received her Bachelor of Music in violin performance (and a Bachelor of Arts in geology!) from Lawrence University in 2017, after which she lived in Minneapolis for four years and formed progressive folk tabla-violin-guitar trio Sprig of That, with whom she still performs regularly around the country. Recently, she relocated back to her hometown of Portland, OR, where she is teaching violin, viola and voice lessons, gigging regularly as a freelancer, and exploring new musical collaborations.

Shanea Jorden is a Portland-based musician and songwriter. They graduated from CU Denver with a B.A.S. in songwriting, and have been featured on Portland Radio Project’s new local music for their solo project Shanea.

Melinda Messore Holbert joins CMC with over 15 years of experience teaching individual piano lessons, primarily to ages 5-15. She also teaches group piano classes and piano camps at Ethos Music Center. Her teaching methods blend music theory, sight reading, fundamentals and skills with keeping music fun and interesting for students. Melinda holds a master's in teaching from Lewis & Clark College.

Born in Valencia, Spain, Lluis Soldevila is a graduate from the Barcelona and Valencia's Superior Conservatory and began performing professionally at the age of 15 in Europe. Lluis has 30 years of international playing and teaching experience. Also, he has studies in psychology. He has played primarily as a soloist, principal horn and chamber player in Europe, and in the United States in Florida, Washington and Oregon. Lluis plays French horn as professional player, and he also teaches piano, trumpet, violin and ukulele.

Timothy Van Cleave is a collaborative musical artist and music educator. Currently Timothy teaches privately in downtown PDX, at the Ethos Music Center in North Portland and performs and tours with Tara Velarde. He pursues a variety of performing opportunities with orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz ensembles, indie-classical-pop, singer-songwriters, and Indian Classical Music. Timothy has a Doctorate of Arts degree in percussion performance and music theory and composition from Ball State University in his home town of Muncie, Indiana.

New Board Members

J C Smith wears many hats. As a private voice and piano instructor for nearly two decades, he has worked to bring music into the lives of all who want to learn. He is a founding-President, instructor, musician and events manager for the Portland non-profit The Big Mouth Society. He is a Tenor that has performed in award-winning ensembles both local to Portland and beyond. He has served as the Director of Summer Camp Programs for Ethos Music Center in North Portland, working alongside several instructors who now teach for CMC. With a degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami (Florida) he now combines his love of the tabletop industry and live entertainment as an Events Manager for Gen Con, North America's largest tabletop gaming convention. He is excited to share his passion for music education as well as his advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the Portland area with the CMC Board.

Peter Tsiorba is guitar maker, focusing on nylon stringed guitars, and their restoration maintenance. He grew up in Uzbekistan, studied piano as a youth, and dabbled in many other instruments: guitar, harmonica, bass guitar, accordion, penny whistles and once rented a viola da gamba. Mr. Tsiorba speaks two languages, lived in three countries, and visited about 15 at the last count. He spends his days making guitars, gardening, visiting live music events and traveling. He brings to CMC his enthusiasm for musical education, connections in the music community, and his expertise in musical instrument maintenance and restoration.

09/19/2022

eNotes for September / October

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:13:25 GMT

Summer Music

From a sizzling outdoor concert to jam sessions in the cool shade, CMC inspired the young and young-at-heartall summer.

• CMC's nonprofit was the proud sponsor of CMC alum and Grammy award-winning artist Esperanza Spalding at the East Portland Summer Arts Festival in Ventura Park.

• CMC's summer counselors and instructors provided free drop-inactivities in Ventura & Lincoln parks.

• CMC ensembles rehearsed in Kenilworth Park. Lessons and classes met indoors at CMC, too.

School Year 2022-23

Fall 2022 session starts October 3rd. See our class lists in the PP&R Fall Guide online, or call 503-823-3177 for details.

New Team Members

Meet the latest additions to our impressive roster of performing-artist instructors and all-volunteer board of directors in our online Press Room blog.

Building Use Grants
Call for Proposals

Musicians & music groups: apply in October to use the CMC facilities in 2023 for discounted rates. See our website for details.

09/15/2022

Thrift Sale Aug. 6

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:07:04 GMT

Used sheet music, CDs, instruments, and other items. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Community Music Center Inc. and its programs of support for music education.

Saturday, August 6 from 10 am to 2 pm

Community Music Center Auditorium

Can't attend? Support us with a monitary donation!

If you have sheet music to donate; we'll accept it during business hours (Tu - Fri 1 pm to 6 pm) through July 29. Suggested donation of $20 per box or bag.

07/11/2022

eNotes for July 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:23:12 GMT

Summer Openings

Register Now!

Enrolled Programs with Openings

Youth Choir (no prior experience necessary)
Community Chorus
Renaissance Music Ensemble - there is still room for sessions starting July 7 - 12. Classes meet outside in beautiful Kenilworth Park.

Full PP&R registration information available at portland.gov/parks/register and via the PP&R Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525.

CMC in the Parks

Drop in for free and fun lessons and jamming in Lincoln Park! Starts July 13 and runs through August 26.

Mini Music Lessons*: Wednesdays and Fridays 11 am - 2 pm
Drum Jam* Fridays 2 pm - 4 pm
Guitar & Ukulele gatherings Fridays at 4 pm

Bring your instrument and chair, or use ours! * These activities for beginners - no experience necessary. Note: check our website for updates on drop-in schedule.

See these listings for a sound summer throughout PP&R:

PP&R Music Activities (online listing): https://tinyurl.com/hcaz3e2f

PP&R Summer Guide (online): https://tinyurl.com/yckwekeh

More Music in the Parks

PP&R announces the return of Summer Free for All - free and fun music, movies, and more, plus free lunch and play programs. CMC instructors will be in the Parks giving free mini music lessons. www.portland.gov/parks/sffa

Esperanza Spalding

CMC Alum and Grammy Award Winner headlines the new East Portland Summer Arts Festival July 10. Her performance is sponsored by the non-profit CMC Inc.

CMC Thrift Sale

We'll be selling sheet music, CDs, used instruments and more at CMC on Saturday, August 6. Proceeds support the non-profit's mission of access to music education. Can't attend? Make a monetary donation today!

Help Needed

Call for Sheet Music Donations

If you have sheet music to donate; we'll accept it during business hours (Tuesday - Friday 1 pm to 6 pm) through July 29. Suggested donation of $20 per box or bag.

Students of Note

At the end of the school year in June we announced our student awardees and graduates. We are so proud of all our students, making progress in music. Thanks to all who support them!

Fall / School Year Dates Announced

We are happy to begin taking registrations for the Fall Term and School Year 2022-23 from the general public starting Wednesday, September 7 at 12:30 pm. Fall Term begins Monday, October 3.

07/05/2022

CMC sponsors alum esperanza spalding for July festival

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:15:25 GMT

The Community Music Center Inc. is proud to support the Portland Parks & Recreation's (PP&R) first annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival (EPSAF) on July 9 and 10, 2022. The inaugural EPSAF celebration and performances will be held at PP&R’s Ventura Park and is part of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All. Grammy award-winning Portland native and artist esperanza spalding is headlining the festival, which is free and open to all.

WHAT: First Annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival

WHEN: July 9 and July 10, 2022; 2pm-8pm

WHERE: Ventura Park, 460 SE 113th Avenue in Portland

Free and open to all

FEATURING: Five-time Grammy award-winning bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer esperanza spalding will headline the first-annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival! Spalding is an alumna of PP&R’s Community Music Center. Her performance is the evening of July 10. Aaron Nigel Smith & 1 World Chorus + Sora Shodo (reggae fusion and live painting performance) will also be featured at the festival. The East Portland Summer Arts Festival is a new addition to PP&R’s Summer Free For All. The theme of this year’s inaugural festival is music and expression.

The Community Music Center will have free drop-in music education activities at the park from 2 pm to 4 pm both days - look for our tent!

Daytime arts activities from 2 pm-4 pm with a headlining performance at 6 pm daily. East Portland Summer Arts Festival attractions include multicultural music and dance performances, including Spalding, Aaron Nigel Smith, and 1 World Chorus, live painting from Sora Shodo, Tongan dance, Hip Hop dance performance by Manifest Dance Agency PDX & Hip Hop Soulsation Academy and more. Free drop-in art activities and more will be provided by Portland Parks & Recreation's Multnomah Arts Center. Big Up Music Show, and Family Fun Drumming will be a part of our daily activities, something for the entire family.

Summer Free For All Funding

The 2020 Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy) is making Summer Free For All possible, and the program would not be occurring without this critical community investment. As promised to Portland voters, the Parks Levy will, in part, deliver recreational programs, including family-friendly movies and concerts, fitness and art classes, teen- and senior-focused programs, life-saving swim lessons, and Free Lunch + Play.

Summer Free For All programs and info

The long-anticipated Summer Free For All (SFFA) events is back this year, revitalized, revamped, and with an amazing series of events by Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), the founder of SFFA. The 2022 program began with Free Lunch + Play on Tuesday, June 21 at 15 parks in the Portland Public School district area and on Monday, June 27, 2022, for other school district sites. This will be followed by dozens of amazing outdoor citywide events all summer long.

Summer Free For All (SFFA) is a community-building, annual program consisting of free cultural events and free meals and activities for kids in Portland parks. This year’s program includes 42 events including festivals, Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park, and other special events across the city. The Free Lunch + Play program will again provide free lunches to youth while schools are not in session, in partnership withPortland Public Schools, Centennial, David Douglas, and Parkrose school districts at 23 parks citywide and seven mobile program sites in East Portland.

The Summer Free For All event schedules and more info can be found at this link:

portland.gov/parks/sffa.

06/27/2022

Students of Note

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:46:07 GMT

Bravo to these CMC graduates and award-winners for the school year 2021-22!

Graduates

Kiave Rodríguez was introduced to piano at CMC in 2011 and has continued studying for 11 years. He also studied viola under the direction of Dr. Lisa Zweben for two years and participated in the CMC String Orchestra with teacher Margaret Murer. Kiave is graduating from Rex Putnam High School, where he participated in Chamber Orchestra, earning a varsity letter. He has been selected to participate in programs with the Oregon Music Education Association the Oregon Chapter of the American String Teacher Association, too. Outside of music, he earned the Seal of Biliteracy Award (Spanish language), was in the Rotary Exchange Program in Ecuador. His love of film and screen writing is leading him to the Film program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts this fall.

Jimmy Tran is graduating from Franklin High School as an Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, and participant of the Advanced Scholars Program. He’s studied piano for 10 years, initially with Zita Jefferson and then with Ellen Godula. Jimmy enjoys martial arts, swimming, and playing sports, and has also studied clarinet, flute and sax. He’s looking forward to majoring in biology at the University of Portland staring this fall.

Inessa Zavalina has been studying violin and piano concurrently for 4 years in the Rosewood Music Program, and violin for three years before that. Her instructors have included Hong Chou, Jennifer Estrin, Sebastien Eichvalds, and Margaret Currell. She goes from Rex Putnam High this year to the Dentistry program at Portland State University this fall. She also enjoys singing, art, and sports including swimming, water polo, and pole vaulting.

Monetary Awards

Student	Instrument	Award	Instructor
Isabel Blodgett	violin	Honorable Mention	Scott
Ted Cheskin	violin	Honorable Mention	Scott
Yoshiya Rapp	cello	Honorable Mention	Cheskin & Jefferson
Ezra Lukman	cello	John L. Judge Merit Scholarship	Schultz
Jonathan Tang	violin	Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship (split)	Belleri
Louis Stark	violin	Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship (split)	Chou
Delphina	violin	Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship (split)	Dyer
Naomi Liao	piano	Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship (split)	Godula
Joshua Lee	violin	Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship (split)	Scott
Lucas Carter	violin	Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship (split)	Scott
Deaglan "DQ" Sperr	voice	Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship	Edson
Carol LaBrie	voice	Mary Margaret Dundore Musicianship	Edson

Director’s List

Laith Abugharbieh, Valeria Izel Almanza, Finn Amundson, Nandi L Banks-Cuesta, Charlotte Beadie, Isabel Blodgett, Anastasia Bock, Lucas Carter, Seyi Carven, Alvin Chan, Jonathan Cheskin, Raymond Colburn, Crew Drake, Eva Feldman, Maya Feldman-Wang, Shoshana Kapor-Mater, Kaleb Kidney, Jacob Lee, Joshua Lee, Naomi Liao, Ezrael Lukman, Declan Marcoux, Adela Morales, Isaya Rapp, Yoshiya Rapp, Penelope Robertson, Angela Ruan, Mandy Ruan, Vicky Ruan, Jia Song, Deaglan Quirin Sperr, Louis Rowley Stark, Jonathan Tang, Eurydice (Eury) Thomas, Andrew Tran, Audrey Tran, Jimmy Tran, Ava Trathen, Charlie Vanderburg, Jack Vanderburg, Halle Rose Walton, Lukas Ward, Hanwei Zhang.

About the Awards

Marian Swartz was a long-time administrative director at CMC. John L. Judge was an important volunteer at CMC, and Dorothea Lensch was Portland Parks first Recreation Director under whom the Center’s program was established. Mildred Berthelsdorf was a community volunteer who worked to promote young voice students. Mary Margaret Dundore was the director of the Francis Street Singers at CMC for many years. These memorial awards above are funded by a permanent endowment at the Oregon Community Foundation. Director’s List students are youth who’ve done note-worthy work in lessons and/or classes. All awardees are nominated by their instructors. Dr. Louis & Dr. Annette Kaufman were long-time friends of CMC and influential musicians (violin and piano, respectively).

06/04/2022

eNotes for May 2022

Tue, 31 May 2022 21:30:34 GMT

Summer with CMC

Enrollment is is now open for registered classes, including

> Choir
> Orchestra
> Chamber music
> Renaissance ensemble
> Individual lessons
> Programs for age 60+
> Adaptive music activities

Pay What You Can - Registered activity fees can be reduced up to 90%. No application
required. [This paragraph was corrected with updated percent information. 5/31/22]

CMC in the Park has free drop-in music activities in multiple locations in July & August.

See these listings for a sound summer:

> PP&R Music Activities (online listing): https://tinyurl.com/hcaz3e2f

> PP&R Summer Guide (online): https://tinyurl.com/yckwekeh

Full PP&R registration information available at portland.gov/parks/register and via the PP&R Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525.

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Summer Chamber Music

Youth program returns for 2022 - Join in for an intensive deep-dive into the great repertoire and creativity with composing and improvising built in! See the details and enroll now for the 2-week July program. For string players and pianists age 8-18. Registration is open now.

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Employment

CMC is recruiting multiple instructors. See: https://cmc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cmc/news.jsp?news=237. Portland Parks & Recreation is also hiring for Summer. See portland.gov/parks/employment for more information and links to applications.

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Notice of Annual Meeting

The non-profit Community Music Center Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 4th at 1:00 pm in the David Beasley Campbell Recital Hall of the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street in Portland, Oregon, 97202. Agenda includes such business as shall legally come before the membership.

Voting members of the non-profit are individuals who have donated at least $35 to CMC Inc. in the fiscal year, current students of CMC 18 years or older, and/or parents of youth students at CMC.

For agenda and last year's minutes, see our press room: https://cmc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cmc/news.jsp?news=236

05/26/2022

Notice of Annual Meeting

Fri, 12 May 2023 23:40:16 GMT

The non-profit Community Music Center Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 4th at 1:00 pm in the David Beasley Campbel Recital Hall of the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street in Portland, Oregon, 97202. Agenda includes such business as shall legally come before the membership. A full agenda and minutes from prior year are posted below. Contact the Director if you have any questions, or wish to learn more about serving on the CMC Inc. Board.

Voting members of the non-profit are individuals who have donated at least $35 to CMC Inc. in the fiscal year, current students of CMC 18 years or older, and/or parents of youth students at CMC.

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Community Music Center Inc., Saturday, June 4th at 1 pm in the Community Music Center Auditorium

Welcome & Introductions
Approval of Minutes from 2021 Annual Meeting (see below)
Election of Members
- Returning members (3-year term): Katherine Schroeder and Sara Watts
- New member (3-year term): Peter Tsiorba
Student Awards
Announcements & Appreciation
Thank you to retiring board member James Toussaint
Other Business
Adjourn

Minutes from Annual Meeting 2021

"June 12, 2021 at 2:15 PM, via Zoom

Board members presiding: Kathy Schroeder, Kevin Lefohn, Brian Wagner. Gregory Dubay, Executive Director

Kathy thanked the students and teachers for participating. Kathy called the meeting to order. Gregory launched a poll to capture the attendees

Kathy N. Motion to approve the minutes from the prior annual meeting, Matt 2nded. Approved unanimously.

Gregory presented the student awards, with background on the awards.

Kathy went over ways to help the center through creative solutions, leadership and funding. Mentioned the importance of the microgrant program, such as the East county advisory board.

Brian introduced slate of new and returning board members:

- Returning: Katrina Kahl, Matthew Morgan, Sarah Reardon
- New: Alec Martinez, Jarod “JC” Smith

New and returning board members approved unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 2:32"

Minutes submitted by Matthew Morgan, Secretary

05/23/2022

CMC Instructor Openings

Fri, 27 May 2022 01:25:16 GMT

Job Opening: Group Piano Class Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified piano group class instructor with training and experience for teaching youth and adults. The position is for classes at the Community Music Center (SE 33^rd & Francis). Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $23 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in playing and teaching piano in a group class setting, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, excellent communication skills, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

Job duties include: developing lesson plans & curriculum related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives & guidelines; preparing materials for instructing lessons; monitoring participation & evaluating student progress; and consultations with students’ parents/guardians as needed.

To apply, use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

Job Opening: Early Childhood Music Class Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified early childhood music class instructor with training and experience for teaching youth group classes ages 6 mo to 5 yrs. Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $23 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in group general music class instruction for preschool age youth, including Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly or Dalcroze, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, excellent communication skills, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

To apply, use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

Job Opening: Winds and Brass Instructors

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified winds and brass instructors with training and experience for teaching youth. Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $23 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in playing and teaching wind and/or brass instruments, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, excellent communication skills, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

To apply, use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

05/01/2022

CMC eNotes for Spring 2022

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:32:45 GMT

Spring Term Classes

Activities for April through June are now in session - join us! These classes still have room available:

Youth

Adults

Recorder for beginners (online via Zoom)
Community Choir

Adult 60+ (with PP&R Lifelong Recreation)

Group Piano Lessons. Virtual (via Zoom) options are available.

Adaptive Recreation (with PP&R Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation)

Inclusive Piano (NEW!)

See registration details online on the PP&R registration site, and view a filtered list of all CMC & Rosewood activities here. Contact PP&R Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525 for more information.

Thank you Córdoba Guitars for your donation of instruments to our Rosewood Music Program!

Summer is Coming

What would you like to see?

CMC is planning a full summer program from mid-June through late August. There will be some indoor programs, some outdoor activities, and some virtual lessons. We welcome your input on programs you want. Contact us at cmc@portlandoregon.gov. Full programs details available late April and registration opens May 23. Stay tuned!

Summer Chamber Music

Youth program returns for 2022

We are happy to announce the return of CMC's beloved Summer Youth Chamber Program, an intensive deep-dive into the great repertoire, now with more creativity like composing and improvising built in! See the details and mark your calendars to enroll in May for the July program.

Summer Chamber Group Creative Ensembles for youth string players and pianists age 8-18 returns for 2 weeks in July. Registration starts on May 23.

Employment

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for Summer, including for CMC summer program staff. CMC is also recruiting for a group class piano instructor and early childhood instructor. See portland.gov/parks/employment for more information and links to applications.

03/28/2022

CMC Job Openings

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:22:13 GMT

Job Opening: Group Piano Class Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified piano group class instructor with training and experience for teaching youth and adults. The position is for classes at the Community Music Center (SE 33^rd & Francis). Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $21 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

To apply, use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous?keywords=arts&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

Job Opening: Early Childhood Music Class Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified early childhood music class instructor with training and experience for teaching youth group classes ages 6 mo to 5 yrs. Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $21 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

To apply, use this link: lhttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous?keywords=arts&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

Job Opening: Summer Program Counselor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified Summer Program Counselor Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages from $16.50 per hour.

This position sets up/breaks down, stores and tracks equipment and supplies for specialized music activities in parks and monitors music classes, lessons, and ensembles, registered participants and spectators. Prior experience in music generally enables employees in this position to be more successful. The position involves lifting and moving a variety of equipment for a large part of each shift.

Locations: Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate) and Lincoln Park (SE 135th Avenue and Mill Street)

Shift Range: 4 – 8 hours per day (afternoon through early evening)/ up to 4 days a week depending on programming.

To apply, use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3433168/summer-recreation-employment-summer-free-for-all?keywords=summer%20free%20for%20all&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

03/23/2022

Spring Term 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:47:37 GMT

See all activities and registration details online on the PP&R registration site, and a filtered list for CMC & Rosewood click here. Contact PP&R Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525 for more information. Registration opens Monday, Feb. 28th at 12:30 pm.

Early Childhood

Parent and Child Exploring Together

Youth

Instrument Lessons (in-person & Zoom): violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet, saxophone
Music Skills
Drum World - NEW!
Suzuki Group Classes
Choir
String Orchestra & Chamber Ensembles
Creative Ensembles
Guitar Circle (FREE and in-person at Rosewood Initiative)
Ukulele (FREE and in-person at Rosewood Initiative)

Adults

Recorder (online via Zoom)
Community Choir
Community String Orchestra
Guitar Circle (FREE and in-person at Rosewood Initiative)

Adult 60+ (with PP&R Lifelong Recreation)

Group Piano Lessons. Virtual (via Zoom) options are available.

Adaptive Recreation (with PP&R Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation)

Inclusive Piano, Teens - NEW!
Drum Circle, age 18 and up

Winter Term ends March 14. Spring Term starts March 28 and runs through June 4.

02/24/2022

Job Openings for Spring 2022

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:51:11 GMT

Job Opening: General Music Education Group Class Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified general music instructor with training and experience for teaching youth group classes ages 4 – 12 at the Community Music Center. Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $21 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in group general music class instruction including Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly or Dalcroze, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, excellent communication skills, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

To apply, use this link: lhttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous?keywords=arts&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

Job Opening: Violin Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified violin instructor with training and experience for teaching youth private lessons ages 4 – 18 at the Community Music Center (SE 33^rd & Francis) and/or Rosewood Initiative (SE 162^nd & Stark). Days of work depend on programs and enrollment. Wages are $21 - $35 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in playing and teaching violin, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, excellent communication skills, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

To apply, use this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3378555/recreation-employment-music-and-arts-centers-open-continuous?keywords=arts&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

IMPORTANT: be sure to read all the details in the online application form. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, so early submission is advised.

02/07/2022

Thank you Cordoba!

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:23:25 GMT

Thank you!

We are very grateful to Córdoba Guitars for their generous instrument donation and having fun with the twenty new ukuleles for the Rosewood Music Program. We are back in person teaching group classes at the Rosewood Initiative (SE 162nd & Stark) in a 5-year long partnership providing full-scholarship music instruction (private lessons and group classes) to residents of this neighborhood.

02/01/2022

Winter 2022 eNotes

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:28:41 GMT

Building Back

After a full term of music once again on-site at the Community Music Center, we take time during the winter break to reflect on how far we’ve come and where we are going. See more in our Press Room blog.

Annual Fund Drive

Help music students in need with a donation to CMC

For Year End, if you haven't given recently and are an Oregon resident, please make a contribution to the non-profit Community Music Center.

With the ongoing social and economic changes caused by the pandemic, students in our community still need the stability and expression that music gives them.

Bravo!

In June of 2021 the CMC Staff and Board hosted an online honors and awards event, featuring graduates of CMC, and including a virtual concert by CMC’s Suzuki group class students (both violin and cello!). Thanks to the students and parents, and accompanist Miyuki Sakiyama, for creating over one hundred individual videos that were stitched together into a 19-minute video performance. Read more in our Press Room blog.

In Memoriam

The CMC community remembers those who've gone before us this year. Read more in our Press Room blog.

Thank you!

We appreciate all the donations and other support from individuals, business and foundations. If you’d like to make a contribution, please use the online form, send us a check to 3350 SE Francis Street, or call us at 503-823-3177.

12/30/2021

In Memoriam

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:25:19 GMT

In Memoriam

Tom Dunne (2021)
Tommy was a self-taught musician and multi-instrumentalist. He performed around the Northwest and also taught guitar and mandolin in his studio and through Portland Parks and Recreation (Monatavilla Community Center). We are grateful to the family who suggests that donations in memory of Tommy may be made to the Community Music Center.

Helen Korngold (2021)
Helen Margaret Korngold was a long-time supporter of the Community Music Center, and Mother-in-law to CMC instructor John Hubbard. She hosted the CMC Faculty Benefit Concert reception in her NE Portland home in 2003, where attendees got to see the Academy Award “Oscar” award won by her late husband, famed composer Ernst Korngold.

Joyce “Joy” Moorman (2021)
Growing up in Portland, Joy studied piano from a very early age. Joy attended Jefferson High School, where she was very active in the music and musical theatre programs. Joy always kept her interest in community music in a variety of ways, including with CMC’s Francis Street Singers (Community Music Center), and accompanying on piano a number of voice students and group classes throughout the years. She preferred to work at CMC as a volunteer rather than getting paid for her services. We are grateful to her, and to the family, who requests that in lieu of flowers, charitable donations in memory of Joy might be made to the Community Music Center.

Ian Mouser (2021)
Founding director of My Voice Music in Portland, Ian touched the lives of countless people in his work to bring music to the underserved. There was a “Let It Be” community sing-a-long in his honor in Laurelhurst Park on Oct 23, 2021.

Martin Weiner (2020)
Martin inspired many through his enthusiasm for bicycling, running, and music – listening and playing many instruments as a amateur. In 2021 his loving family and partner made a significant donation to CMC to create a new fund at the Oregon Community Foundation to be called the Martin Weiner Music Scholarship Fund.

Tribute gifts were also given this year in memory of:
Linda Blacketer (2021), Linda Easley (2012), Shirley Englund (2019), Charles Farmer (2019), Betty Bolinger Halderman (2006), Fran Hildebrand (2020), Mac Kieffer (2010), Laurie Levich (2018), Patricia Mittlestadt, Joel Nurmi (2012), Dr. Paul Palm (2020), & Margot Parlette (2009).

If we have made an error or omission in this information, please let us know how we can correct it. See the full list of donors for the previous Annual Fund Drive

12/27/2021

Building Back

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:01:38 GMT

After a full term of music once again on-site at the Community Music Center, we take time during the winter break to reflect on how far we’ve come and where we are going.

Spring 2020	CMC & Rosewood closed due to the pandemic
Summer 2020	Rosewood music program resumed online.
Fall 2020	CMC individual lessons resumed online. Pay-what-you-can pricing initiated.
Winter 2021	Select CMC group classes resume online.
Summer 2021	Select CMC ensembles return in-person (outdoors).
Fall 2021	Many CMC activities return in-person at the Community Music Center on Francis Street.
Winter 2022	Even more activities! See details.

We would not be where we are without the support of the non-profit partner at CMC (see our donation page to make a contribution), the Parks Levy, the instructors, and the students – thank you for keeping the music going!

Speaking of the Parks Levy…in addition to making it possible for CMC to re-open, it is allowing us to continue to focus on servicing low-income families while also prioritizing services to communities of color, immigrants and refugees, seniors, and people living with disabilities. We look forward to building stronger community partnerships and increasing engagement with underserved communities.

12/27/2021

Winter Term 2022

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:26:45 GMT

See all activities and registration details online on the PP&R registration site. Contact PP&R Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525 for more information.

Early Childhood

Parent and Child Exploring Together

Youth

Instrument Lessons (in-person & Zoom): violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet, saxophone
Music Skills
Suzuki Group Classes
Choir
String Orchestra & Chamber Ensembles
Creative Ensembles
Guitar Circle (FREE and in-person at Rosewood Initiative)
Ukulele (FREE and in-person at Rosewood Initiative)

Adults

Recorder (online via Zoom) - NEW!
Community Choir
Community String Orchestra
Guitar Circle (FREE and in-person at Rosewood Initiative)

Adult 60+ (with PP&R Lifelong Recreation)

Group Piano Lessons. Virtual (via Zoom) options are available.
Community Choir

Adaptive Recreation (with PP&R Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation)

Drum Circle, age 18 and up

Drop-in Practice, Events, and Hall Rentals are currently suspended due to Covid.

12/06/2021

Now enrolling for Fall 2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:15:06 GMT

Announcing Fall 2021 Programs

Registration is now open at the Community Music Center for activities starting the week of October 4.

See below for the class list and how to enroll. Activities welcoming new beginners are indicated below with “*”.

Early Childhood

Parent and Child Exploring Together*

Youth

Instrument Lessons*: violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet, saxophone. Virtual (via Zoom) options are available.
Group Piano Lessons*
Suzuki Group Classes
Choir*
String Orchestra
Free Range Music - Creative ensembles including Classical chamber music, jazz, and more - you choose!

Adults

Community Chorus - also known as the Francis Street Singers
Community String Orchestra

Adults 60+ (Lifelong Recreation)

Group Piano Lessons* - Virtual (via Zoom) options are available.
Community Choirs*
Community String Orchestra

Adults - Adaptive (Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation)

Drum Circle*, age 18 and up

For information on how to enroll, see the PP&R website or call the PP&R Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525 for more information. You can also see the PP&R Fall Guide or see the full online list of PP&R music class titles and descriptions.

09/13/2021

Bravo!

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 03:43:19 GMT

Student Awardees & Graduates
For the 2020-21 School Year

Graduates:

Vivian Martin studied cello with Hannah Hillebrand, and graduated with honors and on the President’s List from PCC Gateway to College

Sonnet Mungyeh was a violin student with Alexis Mahler and in the CMC orchestra and chamber music programs, graduated from Rex Putnam High School with IB Diploma Candidate, 5 varsity letters in the arts, and as a National Honor Society Member, going on to study Biochemistry and Music in college.

Hyrum Yeates was a violin student of Anthony Dyer from 2014, in addition to CMC orchestra chamber music, and theory/skills/composition, composed a piece performed by the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Vivaldi Strings, graduated from Cleveland High School, and went on to major in Music Composition and Pre-Med at Brigham Young University & School of Music.

Wendoly Zamora was at CMC since 2010 with instructors Karen Hilley and Alexis Mahler on violin and Ellen Godula on piano, and Tracey Edson in choir, graduated from Rex Putnam High School and went on to the University of Portland School of Nursing.

Award	Student		Instructor
Directors List	Nathaniel	Bock	Cheskin
Directors List	Desmond	Butzeby	Cheskin
Directors List	Kennedy	Harris	Scott
Directors List	Hadley	Miller	Scott
Directors List	Miette	Putnam	Hillebrand
Directors List	Isaac	Schoneberg-Dolinar Dyer	Dyer
Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship	Ted	Cheskin	Scott
John L. Judge Merit Scholarship	Yoshiya	Rapp	Cheskin
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement	Alvin	Chan	Jefferson
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement	Hyrum	Yeates	Dyer
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement	Wendoly	Zamora	Mahler
Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement	Sonnet	Mungyeh	Mahler
Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship	Eva	Blodgett	Godula
Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship	Isabel	Blodgett	Godula
Mary Margaret Dundore Musicianship	Emily	Horowitz	Edson
Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship	Charlotte	Austin	Edson

07/30/2021

EVENT: CMC Spring 2021 Ensemble & Honors Concert

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:20:00 GMT

Saturday June 12th at 2 pm
via Zoom Webinar

Enjoy videos of the string ensemble and Suzuki group classes, honor our high school graduates, and hear this year’s school award-winners announced live!

There will also be a brief but important Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors during the event, to which the public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Annual Meeting Info: cmc.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/news.jsp?news=221

Zoom Webinar Link:

When: Jun 12, 2021 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CMC Concert & Annual Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Webinar ID: 859 1616 9250
Passcode: 818124

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06/12/2021

CMC eNotes for Summer 2021

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:28:31 GMT

Together Again

In-Person in the Park

The Community Music Center's Summer programs will focus on playing and singing in groups - something we haven't been able to do in a while!

We are bringing back our Community Choirs & Community String Orchestra, offering Free Range Youth Ensembles, and adding a new intergenerational Guitar Circle in Spanish -- all in Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate, just 3 blocks South of CMC).

On Zoom, too

Virtual classes and lessons will also continue through the summer.

Registration

See the list of music activities to enroll in on the Portland Parks & Recreation online registration site. Note to returning students from Spring: contact CMC staff at 503-823-3177 for assistance with Summer enrollment, as your classes might not be listed online.

See these important links for more information:

Access

With resources from the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy) passed by Portland voters in November 2020, Portland Parks & Recreation is transitioning to a service-driven model that focuses on racial equity and eliminates cost as a barrier for Portlanders who need our programs the most.

We recognize that cost can be a barrier to participation. Thanks to the passing of the Parks Levy, we are using a “Pay What You Can” option for summer 2021. It allows people to access flexible payment options based on their needs. This payment option does not require an application. Additional scholarship discount is available, too, thanks to the non-profit partner at CMC (call 503-823-3177 for more information).

Safety

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)'s primary goal is to keep the community healthy and to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19. All in-person summer programs are being designed to meet public health guidance and to be flexible as conditions change. Visit PP&R's COVID-19 Safety Practices to learn more about what protocols are being put in place.

Art Pods

Bringing Arts & Music to Portland Parks

We are excited to announce that CMC, in collaboration with Multnomah Arts Center (MAC) and PP&R's Free Lunch + Play, is mounting a community engagement program called Art Pods this summer at multiple parks in Portland. Four Art Pods will be deployed to over a dozen Free Lunch + Play sites this July and August, delivering enriching community arts and music experiences for free to younger children and their families. These self-contained mobile art studios will be led by MAC & CMC staff, professional arts instructors, and PP&R playground counselors.

Spring Concert and Annual Meeting

We will have a virtual program featuring many CMC student ensembles and honoring our graduates and awardees on Saturday, June 12th at 2 pm via Zoom webinar. See the announcement in our Press Room for more information and a link to view the event.

Fall at CMC

We are hoping for a return to the Francis Street building for the 2021-22 school year, pending State and local Covid regulations, when we can once again offer in-person activities for new-comers and new beginners as well as resume many of our traditional programs. Look for announcements and updates through the Summer.

06/06/2021

Notice of Annual Meeting

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:04:57 GMT

The non-profit Community Music Center Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 12th at 2:00 pm via Zoom (link below). Agenda includes such business as shall legally come before the membership. Voting members of the non-profit are individuals who have donated at least $35 to CMC Inc. in the fiscal year, current students of CMC 18 years or older, and/or parents of youth students at CMC. A full agenda and minutes from prior year are posted below. Contact the Director if you have any questions, or wish to learn more about serving on the CMC Inc. Board.

Zoom Webinar Link

When: Jun 12, 2021 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CMC Concert & Annual Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85916169250?pwd=TmNQelF3YURVK3Y4emJaZ3Z1VUhXUT09
Webinar ID: 859 1616 9250
Passcode: 818124

Community Music Center Inc.

ANNUAL MEETING

Saturday, June 12^th at 2 pm via Zoom

Kathy Schroeder, Vice-President
Brian Wagner, Vice-President
Kevin Lefohn, Vice-President

AGENDA

Welcome & Introductions
Approval of Minutes from 2019 Annual Meeting (see below)
Election of Members
1. Returning members (3-year term): Matthew Morgan, Sarah Reardon, Katrina Kahl
2. New member: Alec Martinez, Jarod Smith
Announcements & Appreciation
1. Thank you for your service to retiring board member Kathy Niguidula
2. Student Awards
Other Business
Adjourn

______________________________

Minutes for the Community Music Center, Inc. Annual Meeting

May 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Community Music Center, David Beasley Campbell Auditorium, 3350 SE Francis St., Portland, OR

Kevin Lefohn, CMC, Inc., President, opened the meeting at 7pm. Other CMC, Inc. board members in attendance: Brian Wagner, Kathy Schroeder, Judy Rompa, Sara Watts

President Kevin introduced himself and welcomed the membership in attendance for the Orchestra concert.

Minutes of the Annual Meeting for 2018 were approved as provided.

CMC, Inc. board members for 3 year term through 2022 were nominated on recommendations from the Board, voted on and approved: returning members - Sara Watts & Katherine Schroeder & new member - Kathleen Niguidula.

Gregory Dubay, CMC, Inc. executive director and CMC Director, clarified provisions of PP&R’s budget as to the Center, specifically that it is not closing; it is not privatizing; there will be no decrease in services, but there will be reduction in full-time staff. Gregory thanked the non-profit for stepping in to fill the financial gaps in the 2019-2020 FY. Gregory thanked Kevin for his service as the non-profit’s president and all other board members and volunteers.

President Kevin then

- reviewed the non-profit’s financial support, i.e., doubled for this fiscal year

- mentioned the non-profit’s work in the new year to increase messaging regarding the non-profit’s work for the Center

- also mentioned the Charles Farmer (former long-time CMC Executive Director) Fund & the Shirley Englund (former CMC teacher) Fund, both for scholarships

- informed the members that the Board was working on renewing its partnership contract with the City

- talked about hoping to set up Advisory Councils to the board for East Portland and for Alumni

- thanked Gregory, board members, volunteers, donors, sponsors, staff and teachers for helping to make CMC a success.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:14pm.

Submitted by Kathy Schroeder, CMC Inc. Board member

05/21/2021

CMC eNotes for Spring 2021

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:08:29 GMT

Meet CMC’s New Music Coordinator

Daniel Reyes Llinás studied Classical Guitar Performance at Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia. He worked many years as a composer, producer, and instructor teaching both private and group music classes in New York City and Portland. Daniel’s arts administration experience includes several years working for Ethos Music Center on developing programs for immigrant youth, refugees and underserved communities. Habla español! Contact Daniel at daniel.reyesllinas@portlandoregon.gov.

Summer & Fall at CMC

CMC is currently planning activities for Summer 2021:

Virtual - Most private lessons and classes will continue from Spring into Summer via Zoom.
In-person – Some ensembles and group classes will be able to meet in person again. These activities will take place outdoors in Kenilworth park following OHA Covid safety guidelines. Stay tuned for more details!

We are hoping for a return to the CMC building in Fall 2021, pending State and local Covid regulations, when we can once again offer in-person activities for new-comers and new beginners as well as resume many of our traditional programs. Look for announcements and updates through the Summer.

See these links for more information about PP&R plans for Summer and beyond:

PP&R is Hiring for Summer 2021

Seasonal Recreation Support Staff are needed to help organize, plan, and lead a variety of youth activities, including music programs coordinated by CMC staff. Available opportunities include: Counselors (at CMC, too!), Inclusion Assistants, and Summer Camp Instructors.

To find out more on how to apply, please review the job posting link below. The hiring fairs are already underway, so apply today, and if you know of anyone who might be interested in summer employment with PP&R, please feel free to share the link below with them!

Employment and Internship Opportunities | Portland.gov

04/02/2021

What a Year!

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:18:58 GMT

When the Community Music Center building closed in March due to Covid-19, CMC Inc. kept the music playing in our students’ and teachers’ homes. The non-profit put together a grant program so our exceptional teachers could bring online learning to life in fun and engaging ways, at whatever rate the student could afford. Instrument rental fees were also waived for everyone through the summer.

In July we had an online event (our first!) for our 2019-20 award winners and graduates, with the help of Pheadra Urban and No Vanity Productions, who created wonderful video content.

When Portland Parks & Recreation approved virtual programming this Fall, CMC Inc. supplied funds to re-hire instructors, and to support a ‘pay what you can’ system for students so as to lower barriers for those whose financial situation has been affected by the current economic conditions.

CMC also continues to engage with the East Portland community, reimagining programs that are designed for and by underserved communities, and supplying full-scholarship lessons to students in these neighborhoods.

A Portland Parks & Recreation Levy was approved by Portland voters in November. While specifics are being planned now for the ramp up to the levy, we know that levy funds will provide resources for CMC Inc’s general operations so that we can keep using donations to support additional music education access, such as equipment, resources, and services not covered by the Levy.

____________________

12/29/2020

If a Violin Could Talk

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:36:54 GMT

A letter from Kelly Campbell, parent of violin student:

“I wanted to share with you some history on the 3/4 size violin [we were renting] from the Community Music Center. I noticed that the violin says “donated by Rudi Nussbaum” who I happened to know (he’s deceased) and know his wife, Laureen. So I contacted Laureen to ask about the violins’s history. Laureen said:

“The violin is really a very fine 3/4 instrument. My older sister and I played it in Amsterdam in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Then Rudi’s and my son, Fred, played it while he frequented the Community Music Center in the early 1960s. He later taught cello and led student orchestras at the Community Music Center.”

Laureen and her sister are holocaust survivors that were friends with Anne Frank and the Frank family in Amsterdam. They used to host musical concerts in their home with the Frank family attending, so it is very likely that this violin was played in the presence of Anne Frank. Laureen just wrote a memoir that talks about this, so I have purchased an extra copy of the book with the idea that it could be passed along with the violin to the families of the future students who rent it. I know we found it to be pretty inspiring to learn this history and hope you will too!”

Photo 1: Kelly Campbell, Finn, Laureen Nussbaum. Photo 2: Finn playing the Nussbaum violin

12/29/2020

Job Opening

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:48:58 GMT

Announcing an open recruitment for Music Program Coordinator at CMC. It will be open for applications from Dec. 28th through January 11th. An optional information session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, January 5th at noon. See Recreation Coordinator I - Music (Community Music Center) | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) for full information.

For inquiries, see the link above. Please no phone calls or email messages to CMC regarding the recruitment.

We are sad that Michael Shay, our current music program coordinator, will be leaving CMC & PP&R in February of 2021. He has accomplished a lot for our community and our programs in 2 years. We are very grateful for his service.

12/28/2020

Keep the Music Going!

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:11:34 GMT

A message from the CMC President and the Executive Director:

Dear Friends –

With the ongoing social and economic consequences of the pandemic, students in our community need now more than ever the stability and expression that music gives them. If you are an Oregon resident and haven't given to us recently, please donate today to help us continue to give the gift of music to those in need.

When the Community Music Center building closed in March due to Covid-19, CMC Inc. kept the music playing in our students’ and teachers’ homes. We put together a grant program so our exceptional teachers could bring online learning to life in fun and engaging ways, at whatever rate the student could afford. It was pretty awesome! We also waived instrument rental fees for everyone through the summer.

When Portland Parks & Recreation approved virtual programming this Fall, we supplied funds to re-hire instructors, and to support a ‘pay what you can’ system for students so as to lower barriers for those whose financial situation has been affected by the current economic conditions.

CMC also continues to engage with the East Portland community, reimagining programs that are designed for and by people of color, and supplying full-scholarship lessons to students in their neighborhoods. We believe in the power of music to stay connected with our community.

Will the new Parks Levy (recently approved by voters, effective Fall 2021) reduce the need for donations to CMC Inc.? No. We need your help now more than ever! Music students will continue to need resources, equipment, and services not covered by the Levy. Donations to CMC Inc. do not offset funds from the City for the Community Music Center’s programs.

Please consider a gift to the CMC Inc. to help sustain our 65-year-old tradition of providing access to quality music education. We know we will get through this difficult time together, and we thank you for being part of the CMC family.

Sincerely,

Judy Rompa, CMC Inc. Board President & Gregory Dubay, CMC Director

Learn more about the Annual Fund Drive and donate now at www.communitymusiccenter.org.

Contributions to CMC Inc. are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

11/30/2020

CMC Students of Note

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:07:53 GMT

CMC HONORS STUDENTS 2019-20

Congratulations to the graduates, award winners, and other young musicans of note at CMC this past school year!

Join us for an Online Honors Event Saturday, July 11th at 1 pm on Zoom.

Be sure to check out the impressive biographies of the CMC 2020 Graduates, too!

Name	Instructor	Honor
Alice Li	Gavrilovich	Director's List
Alison Rodriguez	Gavrilovich	Director's List
An Tu	Gavrilovich	Director's List
Alita Edmonds	Chimchirian	Director's List
Halle Walton	Gavrilovich	Director's List
Klara Kjome Fischer	Ehrlich	Director's List
Lily Haywood-O'Neill	Gavrilovich	Director's List
Maxine Fisk	Gavrilovich	Director's List
Theo Papavasiliou	Rowell	Director's List
Pearl Haywood-O'Neill	Gavrilovich	Director's List
Jonathan Tang	Belleri	Director's List
Hannah Andras	Chimchirian	Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship Award
Corinne Hare	Ehrlich	Graduate & Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Samuel Andras	Ehrlich	Graduate
Nayantara Arora	Ehrlich	Graduate
Adam Pua	Schultz	Graduate
Brandon Chen	Zweben	John L. Judge Merit Scholarship Award
Jason Chen	Zweben	John L. Judge Merit Scholarship Award
May Adelman	Jefferson	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Alvin Chan	Jefferson	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Michael Le	Godula	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Sonnet Mungyeh	Mahler	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Noemi Skovierova	Rowell	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Gabriella Wong	Scott	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Wendoly Zamora	Mahler	Louis & Annette Kaufman Award
Dottie Hayden	Uribe	Marian Swartz Merti Scholarship Award
Mary McWilliams	Edson	Mary Margaret Dundore Musicianship Award
Charlotte Austin	Edson	Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship Award

About the awards: Marian Swartz was a long-time administrative director at CMC. John L. Judge was an important volunteer at CMC, and Dorothea Lensch was Portland Parks first Recreation Director under whom the Center’s program was established. Mildred Berthelsdorf was a community volunteer who worked to promote young voice students. Mary Margaret Dundore was the director of the Francis Street Singers at CMC for many years. These memorial awards are funded by a permanent endowment at the Oregon Community Foundation. Louis & Annette Kaufman were long-time friends of the Center and established CMC's first yearly award (the Kaufman Bow Award), which later became a monetary award for violinists or pianists. The Director's List are exemplary students deserving extra mention. All students were nominated by their instructors. For more about the people for whom these awards are named, see our CMC history book.

07/07/2020

Graduates 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:32:47 GMT

CMC salutes all the musical graduates out there, and especially the following students who've been a part of the CMC family for a number of years:

Samuel Andras started at CMC in 2008 with violin lessons from Elizabeth Peyton, then subsequently with Brian Bennett for a year, and Andrew Ehrlich for the last 3 years. He’s been a participant in the CMC orchestras, under director Margaret Murer, and in the chamber music program. Samuel has had several years of piano training as well. He graduated from Grand View Christian Academy, and plans to attend West Coast Bible College in Lancaster, California this fall to study Pastoral Theology.

Nayantara Arora has been a violinist in CMC’s chamber music program for her last two years of high school, but actually had her first CMC encounter – a Suzuki violin group playthrough - in 2010. She’s been a violin student of Andrew Ehrlich’s since 2015, also learned string bass and harmonium, and dances Bharata Natyam (Google it – it is cool!). In high school she was a member of both the Trim Music Honor Society and the National Honor Society, and received the National Security Youth Language Initiative Scholarship. Nayantara moves from St. Mary’s Academy in the spring to University of Oregon this fall as a Stamps Scholar (1 of 10 in the US) with a tentative International Studies and Neuroscience major and Global Heath minor. Her interest in learning languages will be an obvious help in this endeavor! (Photo, right: on right)

Corinne Hare as been a CMC student her whole student life, starting in skills classes with teacher Shera Sinell back in 2003, which she continued in for 8 years. She branched out into Suzuki violin, orchestra, and chamber music through her senior year. She also played in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Vivaldi Strings and Concert Orchestra, and even participated in the Reed College Orchestra last year. Her violin instructor was Andrew Ehrlich since 2007, but she also took lesson from Lucia Atkinson and Rachel Lambert for a few summers. Other interests include volleyball, equestrian, and tech. Corinne is a member of the National Honor Society, and is Salutatorian and International Baccalaureate at Cleveland High School. She goes on to Vassar College in New York to study computer science and Chinese. (Photo, right: on left)

Adam Pua has had an extensive music career even before finishing Clackamas High School as Valedictorian. A student of Katherine Schultz since 2013 (and John Hubbard and Jamie Conzatti going back to 2007), he was selected as Metro Arts Van Buren winner to play a concerto with a professional orchestra. He performed with the Portland Youth Philharmonic for five seasons, and also played with the PYP Camerata as well as performing in PYP quartets. He was an active member of his school’s award-winning chamber orchestra, serving as principal chair for 3 years. Adam was selected and played in both the All State and All Northwest orchestras, and placed 5th in State for solo cello. He has performed in small ensembles with the Portland Summer ensemble for 4 years. Summer music festivals included Marrowstone, playing as co-principal cello in their advanced orchestra, and Interlochen Summer Arts Festival, participating in the advanced string quartet program as a performance scholarship recipient. Adam will study at the Peabody Institute of Music at Johns Hopkins University this fall.

07/07/2020

Honors Event 2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:10:24 GMT

An online celebration of the noteworthy students of the Community Music Center

Join us as we pay tribute to young musicians who hit the high notes on achievement during the 2019-20 school year. Enjoy captivating performances by students and hear from them about their inspiring ideas and goals.

Saturday, July 11th, 2020 at 1:00 PM PST Admission is Free

Register now through Zoom by clicking on this link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VjXCA06QRQybaI_AmkwDZQ]

Donations accepted and welcome. Become a fundraiser via social media for this event!

This event is open to the public, occurring on Zoom*. Pass it on to friends and family!

Event audience: you will be able to watch the event but will not be seen by, or audible to, other participants. Register using the link above. Before the event begins, you will need to install Zoom software on a compatible device (if you haven't done so already) and also log in to your Zoom account.

Student awardees: you will receive a special "Panelist" link (not the one above) via email; if you don't receive one, contact cmc@portlandoregon.gov.

*See https://zoom.us/ for more infomration about this application.

07/01/2020

CMC Instructors & Students Connect

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:21:05 GMT

While CMC is closed due to local, state and national responses to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are offering this list of CMC instructors who have opted in to providing their contact information and other data.

This information will be updated periodically. If you do not see the instructor you are looking for, check back the next day.

If you choose to set up internet lessons or other services from one or more of these instructors, note that it is not affiliated with CMC, PP&R or the City, and we assume no responsibility.

For information on PP&R closures, including CMC, please see: portlandoregon.gov/parks/covid-19

Updated 4/23/20 at 12:00 pm - check back daily for new updates

Instructor: Jeffrey Ashton

Instruments/Subjects: Guitar

Contact Information: 971-570-5603, jeffreyashtonguitar@gmail.com, jeffreyashtonmusic.com

Offering: Internet Lessons

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Scott Belleri

Instruments/Subjects: Violin

Contact Information: students already have contact info

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Instructor: Brian Bennett

Instruments/Subjects: Violin, Guitar, Theory

Contact Information: 503-319-4379; brianbennettmusic@yahoo.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Justin Bulava

Instruments/Subjects: clarinet, saxophone, theory

Contact Information: justin.bulava@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Google Duo

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Instructor: Jonathan Cheskin

Instruments/Subjects: Cello

Contact Information: joncheskin@yahoo.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Skype|Zoom|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Jamie Chimchirian

Instruments/Subjects: Violin and viola

Contact Information: Jamie.chimchirian@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Hong Chou

Instruments/Subjects: Violin

Contact Information: 503-267-9585 , hcvlns@gmail.com , www.pacificviolinacademy.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

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Instructor: Rory Cowal

Instruments/Subjects: Improvisation, Composition, Jazz, Piano, Theory

Contact Information: rorycowal@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Meg Currell

Instruments/Subjects: Piano

Contact Information: megcurrell@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale|other accommodations

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Zoom|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Anthony Dyer

Instruments/Subjects: Violin/Viola

Contact Information: vlnstud@mac.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Zoom

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Instructor: Tracey Edson

Instruments/Subjects: Voice

Contact Information: tryedson@aol.com, https://tryedsonstudio.com/

Offering: Internet Lessons

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Andrew Ehrlich

Instruments/Subjects: Violin

Contact Information: andrew.d.ehrlich@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Sebastien Eichvalds

Instruments/Subjects: Piano, Early Childhood Music

Contact Information: sebgesings@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Sharon Eng

Instruments/Subjects: Violin, Viola

Contact Information: violaeng@gmail.com ; cell/texts: 818-642-8200

Offering: Internet Lessons

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Zoom|WhatsApp

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Instructor: Jenny Estrin

Instruments/Subjects: Violin, viola, mandolin, beginning piano

Contact Information: jenny.estrin@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Zoom|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Anastasiya Gavrilovich

Instruments/Subjects: Violin

Contact Information: 971-340-6815 , anastasiyagavrilovich@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Hannah Hillebrand

Instruments/Subjects: Cello

Contact Information: students have contact information

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Instructor: Zita Evelyn Jefferson

Instruments/Subjects: Piano

Contact Information: pianoteacherpdx@yahoo.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Skype

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Instructor: Cindy Markham

Instruments/Subjects: Recorder

Contact Information: 503-706-1091 , czmarkham@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Margaret Murer

Instruments/Subjects: CMC Youth Orchestras I, II and III

Contact Information: megdaisy363@gmail.com

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Instructor: Collin Oldham

Instruments/Subjects: Cello

Contact Information: coldham2@mac.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Zoom|Google Hangout

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Instructor: Mary Rowell

Instruments/Subjects: Violin, viola

Contact Information: Violinduets@yahoo.com

Offering: Internet Lessons

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Google duo

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Instructor: Cynthia Scott

Instruments/Subjects: violin, viola

Contact Information: metrosuzukischool@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale|Other

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Zoom

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Instructor: Carlos Antonio Uribe

Instruments/Subjects: Trumpet, improvisation

Contact Information: 971-279-0051 , manwiththehorn18@gmail.com

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom

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Instructor: Lisa Zweben

Instruments/Subjects: Violin, viola

Contact Information: Mlisa.zweben@gmail.com , 503-307-2720

Offering: Internet Lessons|Scholarships/sliding-scale

If Internet Lessons, Platforms/Apps used: FaceTime (iPhone)|Skype|Zoom|Google Hangout|What’s App

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03/23/2020

Neumans turn 40!

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:10:58 GMT

Gayle and Philip Neuman 40-year Anniversary Concert

What: Gayle & Philip Neuman celebration concert: 40 years at CMC

Where: Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Wednesday, March 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm

Cost: Free, no tickets necessary.

More Info: Community Music Center: www.communitymusiccenter.org or 503-823-3177

Renaissance music specialists Gayle and Phil Neuman are national treasures in the Portland area (see their biographies below). Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center has been blessed to have them on faculty as instructors since 1980, inspiring hundreds of adults from the greater Portland area in the art and practice of playing early music together.

We’ll be celebrating their 40-year-and-counting tenure with a free concert on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 pm, no tickets necessary. Gayle and Phil will be performing, joined by dozens of current students and guests. UPDATE: no refreshments provided.

The Neumans will continue to teach at CMC – going for 50 years?! Their classes include recorder group lessons, Renaissance song, and early music instrumental ensembles. You can see more information in the PP&R Arts & Culture catalog at portlandoregon.gov/parks/arts.

Phil and Gayle Neuman are musicians, teachers, and instrument builders that engage in the performance of historical music from a variety of periods. They have received international recognition as performers and scholars of early music, especially Ancient Greek music, and have several recordings of this repertoire on the Pandourion label available from North Pacific Music.

The Neumans were recognized in an article by Brett Campbell in The Oregonian, March 9, 2015 as “Portland’s reigning masters of early music,” and have been featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Art Beat.

They also perform music of the Renaissance as Ensemble De Organographia and direct The Oregon Renaissance Band. They have a number of recordings of music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and other periods, available from North Pacific Music.

In addition to teaching classes at the Community Music Center they have taught music history at Portland State University, Linfield College and other institutions.

They teach at various workshops on the west coast and direct the annual Early Music Guild of Oregon Workshop each fall.

The Neumans have performed at the Smithsonian Institution, The Getty Center, Cleveland Museum of Art, Rice University, Amman Conservatory in Jordan, the Bodrum Crusader Castle Archeological Museum in Turkey, and at ancient theater sites in Epidaurus, Delphi, and Rhodes. They are members of The Trail Band, and have performed with the Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Magnificat, and Cappella Romana.

Gayle Stuwe Neuman, a performer on violin, recorder, sackbutt, and many other instruments, is also a vocalist who has received international acclaim for her renditions of the “Song of Seikilos,” the “Chorus from Orestes,” and others upon the release of Ensemble De Organographia’s CD Music of the Ancient Greeks.

Several of the tracks from that recording have also appeared in the Norton Scores Recorded Anthology of Western Music, and numerous films and television programs. She appears in the recent award-winning film “Buddymoon” directed by Alex Simmons, and recorded music for the 2016 film “Ben-Hur.” She has performed for audiences in the U.S., Japan, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Canada, Norway, Germany, and for members of the royal family in Jordan. She co-founded and co-directs the Oregon Renaissance Band, now in its 29th season.

Gayle has performed with Cappella Romana and the Portland Baroque Orchestra Chorus. She has played under the baton of Monica Huggett and Ton Koopman. She teaches Recorder, Collegium Musicum and Renaissance Song classes at Portland’s Community Music Center. She has given workshops and presentations at many institutions including Oberlin Conservatory, Rice University, Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Getty Center. She has built with her husband Phil over 400 early wind and stringed instruments including krummhorns, cornamusen, racketts, and vielles. She composed and arranged music for the 2015 production of “Mary Stuart” directed by Elizabeth Huffman for Northwest Classical Theatre.

Phil Neuman, a performer on recorder, sackbutt, and numerous other wind and stringed instruments, co-founded and co-directs the Oregon Renaissance Band, which has performed for the Regensburg Early Music Festival, and recorded the CDs Carnevale and Now make we joye. He has produced and recorded seven CDs for Pandourion Records including French Music of the 14th Century, Music of the Ancient Greeks, and The One Horse Open Sleigh. He appears in the recent award-winning film “Buddymoon” directed by Alex Simmons, and recorded music for the recent remake of “Ben-Hur.” He has written and recorded music for Oregon Public Broadcasting. He has played for audiences on three continents, including performances at several ancient theater sites in Greece. He teaches Recorder, Renaissance Winds, and Loud Band classes at the Community Music Center in Portland.

Phil has performed under the direction of Christopher Hogwood and Nicholas McGeegan, recorded with the American Bach Soloists, and has played in the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, The Chicago Chorale, Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra, Mercury Chamber Orchestra and Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado. He has composed, arranged and transcribed over a thousand works for recorder ensemble, brass ensemble, and symphonic wind ensemble, including “Theme and Variations” that won first place in the San Francisco Recorder Composition Competition.

Additional Informational Link: https://www.opb.org/artsandlife/article/video-renaissance-wind-band-class/

03/03/2020

Announcing CMC's Summer 2020 Ensemble Programs

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:53:01 GMT

This year CMC adds a new option to its famous decades-old intensive chamber music camp - both now enrolling for Summer 2020.

NEW: Free Range Music - June 22-26, June 29-July 3, & July 6-10 (choose any 1, 2, or 3 weeks). This program is open to intermediate and advanced musicians age 12 -18 who'd like to discover what it takes to successfully collaborate, jam, compose, rehearse, record, and perform music with others. Genres that can be explored include Jazz, Pop, Folk, Classical, Blues, Swing, Experimental, Alternative, Latin, Mariachi, Soul, and more. All instruments and vocalists welcome.

Chamber Music - June 15-19. Open to intermediate or advanced-level string, wind and piano players, this program is for students age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level led by experienced coaches and clinicians to put together a high-quality performance of Classical repertoire. Groups are formed by audition, which will be held in mid-March.

See the full program information, then give CMC a call at 503-823-3177 today.

This e-mail is sent to teacher and music school contacts in our database, and those in PP&R programs who might be interested in these offerings. To subscribe to our on-going e-mail list for items like the CMC E-Newsletter, create an account or go to www.communitymusiccenter.org. If you have an account you can adjust your preferences by logging in. To opt-out of receiving more e-mails from this system, use the link below.

02/24/2020

eNotes for Winter 2020

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:22:31 GMT

Winter & Spring Classes, Lessons & More

Now enrolling for activities January to June

We have new and continuing classes* for all ages starting January 6 and March 30, ready and waiting for you! See our list of new offerings, and our online Arts & Culture Guide for more details, then call us to enroll (503-823-3177) or register online.

Activities for new beginners include:

¡Cantemos Together! (age 0–5) & It’s a Small World (age 0–5) part of our popular Early Childhood Music program
Drums & Percussion Planet (age 5 - 10)
Skills Foundations (age 6–10)
Instrument & Voice Lessons for Youth (age 4 - 18)
Drums & Percussion Lessons (age 9–18)
World Percussion Ensemble (age 11 & Up)
Voice Group Lessons (age 14 & Up)
Piano Group Lessons (adult & HS)

New activities for those with prior experience include:

Intro to Improvisation & Playing by Ear (adults & teens)
Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Theory (adults & teens)
Piano Group Lessons - Beatles

(*If you are already enrolled for a school-year class, you'll continue in winter term without needing to re-enroll.)

Open a Door for Music Students in Need

Give to the CMC Annual Fund Drive

At this time of year we ask you, if you have not donated recently, to help music students in need by making a contribution to the non-profit Community Music Center, Inc.

Financial assistance for music students remains a perennial and pressing need. We rely on gifts from you, our individual donors, for keeping doors to music education open to all, regardless of the student’s financial status.

Please see our brochure or online campaign information, and donate today. Contributions to CMC Inc. are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Thank you for making the gift of music available to all.

New Teachers

Meet the performing artist-instructors who've joined our team for the 2019-20 school year.

Community Survey
CMC is listening

To serve a growing, ever-changing community, we would like to know your thoughts on the questions in our Community Survey. Your input is important as CMC continues to invest in making Portland a more musical & harmonious place. Thank you!

Fifty Years on Francis Street

The Community Music Center as already 14 years old when the program moved to the newly renovated Francis Street building in 1969. Check out our book, "CMC: The First 60 Years - A Musical History" on sale now for 50% off. See our Press Room blog article to view archival photos and learn more about our history.

Photo: Renovation Ceremony, June 1969. Left to Right: John Gray, Ernestine Oringdulph, Robert Oringdulph, Frank Ivancie, Isadore Tinkleman (center, front).

12/20/2019

New Classes for the School Year 2019-20 (Winter/Spring update)

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:07:59 GMT

New Classes at CMC

Now enrolling for these classes that premiered in fall or are debuting in winter

Click the links below for more details and online registration, or see our online catalog.

Cantemos Together - Bilingual English/Spanish family music time with kids age 5 and under.
It’s a Small World - Early childhood exploration of music from many different lands.
Drums & Percussion Planet - Looking to play some drums? Come jam! (Ages 5 -10)
Fiddle Tunes and Techniques / Francis Street Fiddlers - Youth or adult, let your violin fingers dance.
World Percussion Ensemble for ages 11 & up - everyone has a part to play.
Free Range Music (all ages) - Don’t be chicken when it comes to being creative! This popular new program joins 3-4 students with similar musical interests and goals with a professional coach who becomes part of the ensemble, exploring and creating repertoire while developing skills. Styles include: Jazz, Latin, Classical Crossover, Pop Crossover, Folk, Blues, Andean, Soul, Mariachi, Afro-Pop, Irish, Old Time, Bossa, Swing, Bluegrass, Klezmer, Balkan, Sephardic, Singer-Songwriter, Experimental, Gospel, Alternative, and more. Fun fact: CMC instructors work professionally in all these genres!
Private lesson program for youth and teens is adding drums, Jazz piano, koto (Japanese harp), guitar (including Latin), trumpet (including Jazz and Mariachi), and Mariachi violin.
Theory Lab / Theory and Practice - Intermediate and advanced theory (youth, teens, and adults).
Beatles on Piano - Group lessons for adults and teens.
Group Voice Lessons - Technique for adults and teens.
Intro to Improvisation & Playing by Ear - Get off the page and into new horizons (adults & teens).
Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Theory - It doesn’t matter what instrument you play―if you are a teen or adult, these are for you.

Top Photo: Mary Fox Photography

11/18/2019

Annual Fund Drive

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:11:38 GMT

Open a Door for Music Students in Need

Give to the CMC Annual Fund Drive

Dear Friends –

At this time of year we ask you to help music students in need by making a donation to the non-profit Community Music Center, Inc.

Financial assistance for music students remains a perennial and pressing need. CMC Inc. provides tens of thousands of dollars in need-based scholarships to support over a hundred music students annually.

We rely on gifts from you, our individual donors, for keeping doors to music education open to all, regardless of the student’s financial status.

Equity of access to quality music instruction is not only an issue of fairness; allowing every child music lessons with our skilled instructors promotes a more harmonious community and vibrant city.

Please see our brochure or online campaign information, and donate today. Contributions to CMC Inc. are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Thank you for making the gift of music available to all.

Sincerely,

-Gregory Dubay, Director, Community Music Center

11/01/2019

Meet our New Teachers for 2019-20

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:34:43 GMT

Meet our New Teachers
School Year 2019-20

Gerardo Calderon Garcia - Certificate of Arts in Music from Portland Community College. Teaching artist for Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington for over 25 years, and 20 years for Multnomah County Libraries showcasing Latin American music traditions. Composer and performer for film and stage.

Rory Cowal - Master of Fine Arts in Jazz Performance from California Institute of the Arts and Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Maryland. Adjunct Instructor, Portland State University, and formerly with University of Northern Colorado. Recording artist, performer.

Sebastien Eichvalds - Bachelor of Music Education from Meredith College (Raleigh, NC) & North Carolina Teaching Fellow. Founding Music Director for Transpose PDX. Former Music Adventures teacher for Knowledge Universe (preschool age). Vocalist, pianist/accompanist.

Emmanuel Henreid - Bachelor of Music from Concordia University. Chorus member & Outreach Specialist, Portland Opera; choir performer with Oregon Symphony. Former Coordinating Director for Gresham Music Academy, TOEFL instructor, PP&R music, art, dance, yoga and fitness instructor. Pianist, vocalist.

Fiaindratovo (“Mimy”) Manavihare - Bachelor of Arts in Music from Berklee College of Music. Former Malagasy Instructor, Harvard University. Performer with Seffarine, Pink Martini, Okaidja Nii Afroso, White Rhinos Marimba Ensemble, and others. Percussionist, hand drum and drum set instructor, recording producer/musician. CMC Alum.

Miyuki Sakiyama - Licensed Koto instructor by Soumei Ongakukai. Performed with Gakei Jitodai Seiha Koto (CA), member of Oregon Koto Kai. Pianist, piano accompanist. Doctorate degree (dentistry) from Hokkaido University, certification (orthodonistry) from Tokyo University.

Carlos Antonio Uribe - Jazz Performance studies at Portland State University, and music technology and performance at Clackamas Community College. Product of band programs of Centennial Middle School and High School. Fourth generation Mariachi specialist and member of Mariachi Mexico en la Piel.

Joan Carlos Uribe Hernandez - Third generation Mariachi specialist and member of Mariachi Mexico en la Piel. Violin performer/instructor.

See biographies of all our instructors online at communitymusiccenter.org.

10/01/2019

Fifty Years on Francis Street

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:18:19 GMT

50 Years on Francis Street

CMC Timeline

1955 Classes begin at the Knott Street Community Center (now called the Matt Dishman Community Center) under the name Community Music Center.

1957 The program moves to the Woodstock (a former firehouse).

1960 Community Music Center Inc. is formed, a non-profit established to support the Parks music program.

1969 The Francis Street Firehouse was renovated as CMC’s new home. The inaugural concert was October 12th.

1999 The building was renovated for seismic stability (with the exception of the tower) and ADA access.

Check out our book, "CMC: The First 60 Years - A Musical History" on sale now for 50% off. See our F acebook page for archival photos.

10/01/2019

CMC eNews for September

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 21:12:31 GMT

School Year is Here
Now enrolling for Fall and School Year activities starting September 30th

It is back-to-school-time at CMC for all ages - preschool to senior. See our online Arts & Culture Guide for more details, then call us to enroll (503-823-3177) or register online.

Check out our new offerings:

¡Cantemos Together! - English/Spanish family music time
Theory & Practice - explore how music is made while making it
Rhythm World - a percussion adventure sure to be a hit
Free Range Music - go wild cultivating your musical passion
Fiddle Tunes and Techniques & Francis Street Fiddlers

Fall / School Year programs begin the week of September 30th, and space is limited, so don't delay, sign up today!

Want to get your preschooler engaged in music now? See our September session of parent/child music classes.

Open House
Free and fun for all ages

Enjoy an afternoon of music exploration on Saturday, September 21st from 12 noon to 4 pm. Try a new instrument, enjoy live entertainment featuring the Northwest Piano Trio and other performers, sample a group class, and discover more about our affordable lessons & instrument rental, low-cost concerts, and drop-in practice rooms. This event commemorates 50 years at the Francis Street location. See our calendar of events for more details.

Jobs @ CMC
Join our grand staff

We have the following employment opportunities available now

Theory / Jazz / Piano Instructor
Bass Teacher (upright)
Front Desk / Customer Service & Event Attendants

Applications accepted until the positions are filled, so click the links above for more information and apply today if interested.

New Endowment Fund

To honor the late beloved instructor Shirley Englund, her family and other friends have made generous donations to CMC for the establishment of a new scholarship endowment fund at the Oregon Community Foundation, providing support to music students at the Center for generations to come. We welcome more contributions to grow the fund.

09/02/2019

Job Opening: Customer Service Rep (front desk) & Facility Attendant (events)

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:36:47 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting customer service representatives (front desk) and facility attendant (event) staff in various community centers. Customer Service Representatives are responsible for an assortment of clerical duties including, but not limited to, answering phones, filing, disseminating information on site-specific and citywide programs, registering patrons for programs and passes, assisting program coordinators with projects, opening and closing the building. For CMC, ideal applicants have a prior background in music. This hours vary weekly based on mutually agreed schedules. The shift work may include any portion of time 5:00am-10:00 daily, including weekends (8:30 am - 10 pm at CMC). Schedules are adjusted based on facility needs. Starting wage is $14.83 per hour.

UPDATE (9/10/19): if interested contact Gregory Dubay, CMC Director, at 503-823-3177 or gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov

Previous version: If interested, please use this link to access and submit an application: http://www.pdxparks.org/job_board/output/files/Part-Time%20Application%2019-20.pdf

08/22/2019

Job Opening: Bass Teacher (Upright)

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:46:28 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified upright bass instructor for youth private lessons (ages 9-18) at the Community Music Center in the 2019-2020 school year. Days of work are flexible, beginning in October, 2019-2020. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge and experience in music instruction including upright bass, notation and chart reading, improvisation, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

Job duties include: developing lesson plans & curricula related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives & guidelines; preparing materials for instructing lessons; monitoring participation & evaluating student progress; and consultations with students' parents/guardians as needed. PP&R encourages candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in your resume.

Portland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.

Days of work are flexible (and depend on enrollment), beginning in October, 2019.

Update (9/10/19): to apply, contact Gregory Dubay, CMC director, right away at 503-823-3177 or gregory.dubay@portlandoreon.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Previously: To apply, send resume, including years of teaching experience with ages taught and teacher training programs attended (if any), and two professional references to Michael Shay, Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, cmc@portlandoregon.gov. Contact Michael Shay at 503-679-5879 with any questions.

08/21/2019

Job Opening: Theory/Jazz Instructor (postion filled 9/19/19)

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 20:33:15 GMT

UPDATE: The position has been filled as of 9/19/19.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified music theory instructor for intermediate youth and adult group classes (ages 11 and up) and beginner group piano (ages 7-10) at the Community Music Center in the 2019-2020 school year. Days of work are Wednesdays 3:45-7:45pm, beginning in October, 2019-2020. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge and experience in music instruction including piano, music theory, classical and jazz harmony, improvisation, ear training, composition, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

Days: Wednesdays 3:45-7:45pm (depending on enrollment), beginning in October, 2019.

Update (9/10/19): to apply, contact Gregory Dubay, CMC director, right away at 503-823-3177 or gregory.dubay@portlandoreon.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

08/21/2019

CMC eNotes for April/May

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:19:08 GMT

Summer Play Time
Now enrolling for activities in June, July & August

Join us for some serious fun this summer!

Early Childhood Music Classes
Beginning Piano for Youth: Kids on Keys (age 6-7) & Piano Laboratory (age 8- 14)
Audition Success (NEW!) for Youth
Ensembles & group classes for High School & Adult

See our online catalog for the full list of offerings and give us a call today at 503-823-3177.

Note to current CMC private lesson students: the deadline for applications to continue lessons in summer is May 1 (to be considered for priority scheduling).

Photo by MaryFoxPhotography.com

Faculty Showcase May 4
Hear our amazing performing arts instructors play for the cause

The annual CMC Faculty Showcase Concert is Saturday evening, May 4th at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets by April 30th and save! This year the concert is offered in memory of former CMC director Charles Farmer.

As always, the musicians are generously donating their artistry to raise money for CMC. All proceeds go to fund scholarships for students in need, and other programs at the Center.

Chamber Music Masterclass
School-year groups get pro tips

On Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm, Portland State University Assistant Professor of Violin Tomas Cotik will be a guest clinician for the CMC youth chamber music program participants. The event is in the CMC auditorium and is free and open to the public to observe.

Bravo!
Violinist Ian Song, former CMC student of Luise Grube, performed a concerto with live orchestra in early April as a winner of the 25th Young Artists Debut! Van Buren Concerto competition. Cellist Adam Pua, CMC student of Katherine Schultz, was a $1500 prize winner at the Monday Musical Club's Scholarship Audition this month.

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Community Music Center Inc (non-profit partner at CMC) will be Friday, May 31, 7:00 - 7:15 pm, immediately followed by the CMC youth string orchestra end-of-year concert. Agenda will include elections of board members. Voting members are anyone who has donated $35 or more in the current fiscal year ending June 30, currently registered students at the Center who are age 18 or more, and parents of current students who are younger than age 18. Read more about the non-profit, and be a part of this important institution.

Shirley Englund 1931-2019

Many CMC Alumni remember Mrs. Englund with fondness as a patient, supportive teacher. She was a member of the Junior Symphony (now Portland Youth Philharmonic), graduated from Grant High School in 1949, and earned a degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1953. CMC director Isadore Tinkleman hired her to teach for CMC in 1967 its Woodstock location. She followed the program's move to Francis Street, and retired in 1989. Many of her students play professionally now, including in the Oregon Symphony.

Arrangements for a celebration of Shirley's life are pending. The family has asked that donations in Shirley's name may be made to the Community Music Center, adding to an endowed scholarship fund in her name for deserving young music students.

Columbia Symphony
Free ticket offer for CMC students

The Portland Columbia Symphony has provided CMC with several tickets to distribute to current students for their "Slavic Spectacular" concerts on May 3 & 5. As an added bonus, you'll see several CMC instructors performing as regular members of the orchestra.

See the CMC office for a ticket while supplies last. No phone calls, please - first come, first served. Limit: 2 per family. We as that if you take tickets that you absolutely be sure to use them. More information at: http://www.columbiasymphony.org/Orchestral%20Showpieces.php

PP&R Budget Update

Under the proposed Portland Parks & Recreation budget for fiscal year 2019-20, CMC will maintain its great programs much as usual, however we will lose one full-time staff position, the non-profit partner CMC Inc. will have to contribute more, and we will have a mandate for finding an improved operating model in the future.

CMC is lucky to have a strong non-profit partner organization to help us weather fiscal challenges like this. Contributions from generous donors to the non-profit over many decades have made this possible. The all-volunteer CMC Inc. raises money year-round to help subsidize the CMC program, for scholarships, instruments, and much more. Note that donations to CMC Inc. do not automatically diminish City funding – they are two separate organizations. If you’d like to help CMC Inc., get involved with the non-profit, or want to learn more, email cmc@portlandoregon.gov.

For full information on the PP&R budget and budgeting process browse portlandoregon.gov/parks/budget. If you would like to share thoughts with the City Budget Office about the importance of CMC and PP&R, use this link: portlandoregon.gov/cbo/61969.

04/16/2019

Shirley Englund 1931-2019

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:21:18 GMT

Shirley Englund 1931-2019

04/14/2019

CMC eNotes for February/March 2019

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 01:15:08 GMT

Summer Chamber Camp
Auditions in March, program in June

CMC's famous summer chamber program is holding auditions on March 16 & 21 for the 2019 session that meets June 17 - 22. Are you an intermediate or advanced level musicians age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level, coached by experienced teachers & clinicians, to put together a high-quality performance? Sign up today! See the full program information, then give CMC at call at 503-823-3177.

New in Spring
Find your Renaissance

Group classes for new beginners in spring term:

Parent-Child music classes
Recorder for adults
Piano high school & adults
Piano for Seniors

Group instruction is more affordable, social, and motivating. Use the links above to register today, or call 503-823-3177. See our full online catalog for continuing classes, or give us a call at 503-823-3177

Meet Michael
CMC's new music programs coordinator

Please help us welcome Michael Shay as our newest CMC staff team member. Michael comes to us with experience as a music school administrator, business owner, performer, songwriter/composer, producer, and recording artist. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Prescott College in Arizona. He founded an early-childhood music school in Austin, Texas, and toured nationally and internationally as a multi-instrumentalist (his main instrument is cello – yes, another cellist!) vocalist, and bandleader in a variety of musical genres. You can hear him play and sing online at michaelshay.com, or send him an email at cmc@portlandoregon.gov.

Michael has taught lessons on cello, guitar, bass guitar, piano, in music theory, coached chamber music, and given workshops on improvisation and "collaborative composition". He has endeavored to use music as a vehicle for cultural preservation and exchange, most notably as a cultural ambassador for the US Department of State in South America. ¡Sí, habla español!

Happy Birthday!

CMC Inc. turned 60 in February

While CMC's programs under PP&R started in 1955, the non-profit was formed in 1960, and has been supporting equitable access ever since! Read more about it in our Press Room blog.

Solo Violin
Hear CMC performing artist-instructor Jamie Chimchirian on April 7 at 2 pm in a solo recital benefiting the Community Music Center. Featured composers include J. S. Bach, Eugene Ysaye, Niccolo Paganini, Astor Piazzolla and Fritz Kreisler. See her Facebook event page for more information.

02/27/2019

Happy Birthday: CMC Inc. Turns 60!

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 01:31:24 GMT

Happy Birthday!

CMC Inc. Turns 60

Over a series of winter nights sixty years ago, a group of volunteers met to establish a non-profit organization called the Community Music Center Inc. of Portland, which was officially incorporated in February, 1960. The PP&R program was already burgeoning at its site off Woodstock street (now the Woodstock Community Center), and so the conversation immediately turned to how the group could support the City in expanding the program to meet the public’s needs, as well as supporting the wages of the instructors and staff.

Those present at the first meeting were some of the pillars of music education and philanthropy in our community. From the meeting minutes: “Acting Chairman: Mrs. Henry L. Corbett, Jr. Directors: Mr. Robert Phillips, Mrs. Fred M. Buchwalter, Mrs. John Gray, Mr. Richard Babson, Mr. Isadore Tinkelman, Dr. Lena Kenin, Mr. Robert Crowley, Mr. W. P. Hagestad.” The group met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John & Betty Gray.

Since that time, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of individual donors have supported the existence and growth of the Community Music Center. In the last 15 years alone the non-profit has provided the City with over $1 million in the form of need-based scholarships for students, other program subsidies, and financial assistance in renovating the Francis Street Firehouse for the relocation in 1969 and the remodel in the late 1990s.

Thanks to the help of so many generous donations, today CMC Inc. still supports the program, its students, teachers, and staff, and works to expand the CMC model to underserved areas of the city. The book “Community Music Center: The First 60 Years- A Musical History” documents and details a lot about the early days as well as the intervening decades. You can order your copy (on sale for the anniversary!) online at communitymusiccenter.org.

02/20/2019

Charles Farmer, former CMC Director (1935-2019)

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 01:24:16 GMT

Charles Farmer (1935-2019)
Former CMC director passes

We are sad to share the news that our former director, Charles Farmer, passed away at the end of January 2019.

A celebration of life in honor of Charles was be held at the Community Music Center (Portland, OR) on Sunday, February 17, at 3:00 pm, followed by a reception at one of his favorite locations: the Woodstock Wine & Deli.

Before taking the helm of CMC, Mr. Farmer was Director of the Applied Music Program at Reed College from 1978-1982. From 1965-1982, he was on the music faculties of the University of Oregon (Eugene) and both Lewis & Clark and Reed Colleges (Portland), teaching piano and a wide range of subjects including music history, theory, composition, and aesthetics. He received his Master of Music degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and subsequently performed extensively as a pianist, primarily on the West Coast and in Japan.

Charles served on grant review panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and both local and state arts commission in Oregon, and also played an important role in the National Community Arts Education movement. He was an active member of the Board of Trustees of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts for four three-year terms, serving as vice president for six years, chairperson of the West Coast and Northwest Regional Chapters for three years, and chairperson of the Membership Committee for seven years. In 2004 he received the Guild’s Presidents Award “in honor of his passion and lifelong commitment to advancing arts education.”

His loved ones have asked that remembrances be made to the Community Music Center in his honor.

The excerpt below is from the book “Community Music Center: The First 60 Years – A Musical History” by Donald Nelson:

'Charles Farmer, Director of CMC, 1982-2002
In a recent interview Charles Farmer said, “I was fortunate to inherit a great faculty and fortunate to be able to add to it many gifted musicians and teachers, I emphasized the “community” aspect of the Center. Teachers become familiar colleagues. Students and parents mingle and get to know each other. Students have the opportunity for orchestra, chorus, chamber music, and theory classes in addition to their instrumental lessons. Both students and teachers can take pride in being associated with an institution that has considerable recognition and reputation, not only in the Portland area but nationally.” Many have commented how Charles as Director took the time to get to know the students and their parents.'

02/01/2019

December/January eNotes

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:01:15 GMT

See below for Winter activities and school calendar

Give the Precious Gift of Music
If you haven’t contributed to our non-profit fund drive recently, and you are an Oregon resident, please make a donation today. You'll help us reach our goal, and your gift will build harmony for tomorrow.

2018 Highlights by the Numbers

(See Press Room post from 12/28/18)

Welcome to Winter

Start the New Year with a new song

Our youth and adult choirs welcome new participants in January, as do our early childhood music classes, youth and adult string orchestras, and Renaissance winds ensembles. Enroll today online, or call our friendly staff at 503-823-3177.

CMC School Calendar

Private and Shared-Private Lessons resume January 2.
Group Classes start the week of January 7.

Holiday office hours apply until January 2. For our full school calendar and office hours, see: portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467903

Renaissance Winds in Concert

“O’Carolan’s Harp” is the Oregon Renaissance Band's Early Celtic New Year with special guest harpist Laura Zaerr and bodhranist Dan Stueber. Fifteen of the northwest’s finest renaissance musicians will play a new program featuring some of Turlough O’Carolan’s best loved works along with other favorites and new pieces performed on a wide selection of early instruments including harp, violin, viols, recorders, sackbutts, bagpipes, krummhorns, racketts, tartold, and percussion.

CMC instructors Gayle & Philip Neuman direct two performances: Saturday, December 29th at 7:30pm AND Sunday, December 30th at 3:00pm. Admission at the door only: $15 general and $12 students, seniors, and Early Music Guild of Oregon members. Info: emgo.org

For more concert news, see our online events calendar.

12/29/2018

Highlights from 2018 by the numbers

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:21:42 GMT

Allow us to toot our horn at another great year of accomplishments!

6,000 private lessons given
3,000 group classes taught
190 scholarship students granted up to 90% tuition assistance totaling $74,600
200 affordable instruments loaned to students
560 full-scholarship private lessons given for East Portland students through the Rosewood partnership program. See blog post.
140 free or low-cost concerts with 8,200 people attending. See online events calendar.
Spring benefit concert with joint MAC & CMC faculty orchestra raised $5,000 for both programs. See photos.
CMC Inc. board delivered annual payment of $95,750 to PP&R. See blog post.
Fall benefit concert raised $1,100 for scholarships
Overall customer satisfaction with CMC activities 4.8 out of 5

All this was made possible by in part by over 200 donors giving an average of $250 this year. Thank you!

Inspired? Donate now to the cause!

12/28/2018

October/November eNotes

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:20:40 GMT

Opera To Go: Barber of Seville
Last call for reservations to this free & fun event for ages 6+

If you are thinking of going but haven't yet registered for the Portland Opera To Go production/adaptation of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" on Monday, October 29th at 7:30 PM in the CMC Auditorium, you can enroll online until noon Monday, at https://cmc.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/event.jsp?event=246

Fall Benefit Concert: NW Piano Trio & Friends

Northwest Piano Trio & Friends present "Three, Four, Five", a benefit concert for CMC featuring works by Dohnanyi, Mozart and Dvorak, on Friday Evening, November 16. The musicians are generously donating their time so that all ticket proceeds and donations go to support equity of access to quality music instruction at the Community Music Center.

Can't attend? Show your support with a contribution to the cause! For information, tickets, & donations, see: https://cmc.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/event.jsp?event=247

Key Change in Team CMC
Center staffer departs for her next adventure

Our music programs coordinator, Rachel Telesmanick, said good bye last week, almost 12 years to the day of joining the CMC staff. During her tenure she lead and coordinated classes, lessons, concerts, and special events, most notably hand-scheduling about 200 private lessons each school year. She's on her way to a job out of state, following a new calling. Her final day in the office was Oct. 24.

Needless to say Rachel's departure leaves a big hole to fill. We are currently recruiting for a new full-time coordinator now through Nov. 5. For full information and to apply, see: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/2245566-0/recreation-coordinator-i-music

Team CMC 2018, pictured (left to right): Andy Hosch, Brendan Rawlins, Rachel Telesmanick, Kari Kjome, Gregory Dubay

10/28/2018

Job Opening: Full-Time Music Coordinator

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:13:48 GMT

Announcing: Full-Time Position

Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator I - Music specialty to lead the development and support the delivery of a variety of music programs at the Community Music Center.

Applications are being taken online only, now through Nov. 5, 2018. For full information and to apply, see: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/2245566/recreation-coordinator-i-music

Those with questions about the position are urged to attend an optional information session at noon on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202.

The City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

NOTE: The date of the optional information session has been updated to match what was posted on portlandoregon.gov. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

10/22/2018

Meet New CMC Instructors for 2018

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:52:41 GMT

Emma Downing (Cello)

Emma moved to Portland in 2018 from the Madison, Wisconsin area, where she was teaching students in the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras and other programs. She is a registered Suzuki instructor, and believes in building trust self-esteem, kindness, and respect through my lessons, with a priority on body and mind awareness during musical study. She has Bachelor of Music degree in cello performance from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Emma also teaches for Bravo Youth Orchestras.

Joe Klause (Trumpet, Early Childhood, Chamber Music)

Joe received his Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston after having graduated from the Pre-College program at Juilliard in New York. At the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, he continued his studies receiving a Master’s Degree in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (the study of music through movement) and an Artist Diploma in Chamber Music (with the Redline Brass Quintet, of which he is a founding member). Joe moved to Oregon in 2017, and now regularly performs with the Eugene Symphony as well as other local orchestras and festivals, and teaches for Bravo Youth Orchestras.

10/15/2018

September eNews

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:44:12 GMT

Introducing: the Arts Guide
New look, same great activities

The CMC catalog of lessons and classes is now in PP&R's Arts & Culture Guide.

Music programs begin October 1st, so don't delay, enroll today! Give us a call at 303-823-3177, or use the links below to learn about and register for CMC's entry-level music activities.

Early childhood music
Youth classes
- including choir, piano, basic skills, and skills level 1
Adult group lessons
- including recorder, piano, guitar, violin, cello, and choir

We hope you join in, and we look forward to seeing you at CMC!

Big Check

Board members were happy to present a check for over $95,750 to Portland Parks & Recreation in August. This year, on top of its typical $50,000+ contribution, the payment from CMC Inc. included an additional one-time subsidy of more than $42,000. Individual, corporate and foundation donors make this all possible through their generous support each year. Read more in our Press Room blog post.

Summer 2018 Journal

In addition to our usual roster of classes and lessons in our Francis Street building, this summer we hit the outdoors in a big way, including giving over 400 free music lessons in two East Portland parks. We also completed our 2nd summer of free music lessons for East Portland youth at Rosewood Music Program. Read more details in our Press Room blog post.

09/23/2018

Job Opening: General Music Education Group Class Instructor

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:59:29 GMT

Job Opening: General Music Education Group Class Instructor for 2018-19 School Year

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified general music instructor (certified Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, or Dalcroze preferred) with training for youth group classes ages 4 – 12 at the Community Music Center in the 2018-19 school year. Days of work are Mondays after school, and Saturday afternoons subject to enrollment, beginning in October 2018. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in group general music class instruction including Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly or Dalcroze, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

PP&R encourages candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in your resume.

Portland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteran’s Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteran’s Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.

To apply: send resume, including a listing hours of teaching experience with ages taught and teacher-training programs attended (if any), and current contact info for two professional references, to Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, cmc@portlandoregon.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

08/27/2018

Summer Journal 2018

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 04:57:30 GMT

CMC Hits the Parks

Free lessons highlight summer offerings

In addition to our usual roster of classes and lessons at our Francis Street building, this summer we hit the parks in a big way. CMC's Summer Chamber Music program students performed in Director Park (downtown) in July, then again at the grand opening of Gateway Discovery Park on NE Halsey in August.

Through the summer we gave over 400 free music lessons in violin, cello, trumpet, piano, and guitar in Parklane and Lincoln Parks (both East of I-205). Bravo to leader Brendan Rawlins, counselor Lupita Zamora (a CMC alum!), instructors Zita Jefferson & Lisa Zweben, and intern instructor Byron Liang pictured here, plus teachers Brian Bennett, Jamie Chimchirian, and Joe Klause, and also to the folks in PP&R's Lunch & Play program - great partners & amazing workers who ensure that kids have a healthy lunches and wholesome activities all season long!

We also completed our 2nd summer of free music lessons for East Portland youth at Rosewood Music Program. Our instructors gave weekly lessons in violin, cello, piano, flute, clarinet and saxophone to over 40 students. This fall we launch into our 2nd school year program of lessons at Rosewood and hope to add some classes as well.

The Rosewood Story

What began as an AmeriCorps project to organize neighbors in East County is now the Rosewood Initiative, a bustling non-profit public service center with dozens of community partners including SE Works, Human Solutions, and PP&R.

Rosewood maintains a busy calendar of events and cultural & educational activities for the local community.

Located at the intersection of two school districts and on the border of two cities (Gresham & Portland), its newly renovated facilities at SE 162nd & Stark is a hub for events and social service information and resources for the area. Resources include a computer lab, bicycle repair, job training and placement and music room.

In 2016, PP&R received an innovation grant from the City of Portland to install a music room for the purposes of offering full-scholarship music lessons to youth at Rosewood. Lessons began in the summer of 2017, launching the Music at Rosewood program. Students gave their first recital the following June. The program also sponsored free mini-music lessons in parks near Rosewood in the summer of 2017 & 2018 in partnership with PP&R’s Free Lunch and Play program.

08/25/2018

CMC Honors Students 2017-18

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:04:21 GMT

Director’s List 2017-18

The following students have been nominated by their teacher and approved by the Director as worthy of special recognition for their notable progress, attitude and/or accomplishments in CMC programs:

Jeeho Ahn, Natalie Ahn, Hannah Andras, Samuel Andras, Emily Avendano, Eleanor Baer, Molly Biechler, Lucia Bodner, Arinn Boonstra, Zachary Boonstra, Fenton (Finn) Bromenschenkel, Desmond Butzeby, Simon Carter, Colby Chang, Brandon Chen, Jason Chen, Ted Cheskin, Jimin Choi, Oliver Comerford, Julian Craft, Cooper Cresswell, Alli Crockett, Claire Deagle, Demi Doan, Fred Dreasher, Alita Edmonds, Krista Eurich, Cael Farrow, Seth Filner, Elisa Garcia-Mead, Corinne Hare, Aiden Harris, David Hartnett, Lily Haywood-O'Neill, Ira Hazuka, Ayelin Hernandez Zamora, Soren Holbrook, Penny Homer, Elliott Huelshoff, Desmond Huth, Elinor Kjome Fischer, Klara Kjome Fischer, Aliya Kobus, Andrew Kobus, Ezrael Lukman, Monica Marcial, Elijah Markwell, Annabella Mesecher, Tara Milivojevic, Alayna Neher, Anika Neumann, Brian Ngo, Alex Papavasiliou, Esme Peters, Ashley Phommabout, Akira Piland, Maya Prado, Adam Pua, Isaya Rapp, Yoshiya Rapp, Dorian Reed, Leonardo Reed, Willa Richardson, YinKei (Candace) Shum, Sofie Skovierova, Erin Tallman, Dillon Thompson, Max Thompson, Jimmy Tran, Kevin Tran, Kassandra Vogel, Sam Wagner, Gabriella Wong, Huayu Wu.

Awards for 2018

Student	Instrument	Teacher	Award
Esme Peters	violin	Atkinson	Louis & Annette Kaufman Achievement Award
Corinne Hare	violin	Ehrlich	Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship
David Hartnett	violin	Scott	Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship
Erin Tallman	viola	Zweben	John L. Judge Merit Scholarship (and graduate!)
Adam Pua	cello	Schultz	Honorable Mention
Annabella Mesecher & Alli Crockett	voice	Edson	Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship Award
Jermey Sarant	voice	Edson	Mary Margaret Dundore Musicianship Award

Awardees are nominated by their instructor(s) and selected by the Director. Awards are given in memory of individuals who were important to the Center’s history, and include small cash gifts. Marian Swartz was a long-time administrative director at CMC. John L. Judge was a volunteer at CMC, and Dorothea Lensch was Portland Parks first Recreation Director under whom the Center’s program was established. Mildred Berthelsdorf was a community volunteer who worked to promote young voice students. Mary Margaret Dundore was the director of the Francis Street Singers at CMC for many years. These memorial awards are funded by a permanent endowment at the Oregon Community Foundation.

The Louis & Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award at the Community Music Center is a prize of $2,000 for a violin or piano student, initiated and perpetuated by a gift from the Kaufman estate as an annual award until the bequest is depleted. Louis & Annette Kaufman supported CMC for many years; their unique history is captured in the book Fiddler’s Tale, available in the CMC reference library.

06/09/2018

June eNotes

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:50:23 GMT

Youth Summer Chamber - Last Call
Summer session auditions end June 12

CMC's acclaimed annual two-week intensive runs July 9 - 21. Open to intermediate or advanced level musicians age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level and experienced coaches and clinicians to put together a high-quality performance. Auditions end June 12. See the full program information, then give CMC at call at 503-823-3177 today.

Open for Summer

We are now taking registrations for activities in June, July, August & September.

Early Childhood Music
Camps: Preschool, Youth (world drums), Youth (choir)
Workshop - HS & Adults
Classes: Piano (youth), Piano, Strings, Voice (adult)
Individual Lessons (youth) - NOTE: Applications due now for June, July & August Lessons

See our online catalog and give us a call at 503-823-3177 if you have any questions. We hope to see you for some cool music activities!

Unity Concert

Discount tickets are available for Portland Chamber Orchestra’s “United We Rise” concert, a program of music about unity in diversity, at the New Song Community Church, 2511 NE MLK, Portland, Oregon 97212, at 4:00 p.m. on June 17, 2018.

When purchased at the door on the day of the concert,

Students of CMC are free;
Parents of students of CMC are $20 instead of normal adult price of $30;
Staff of CMC are free but their spouses pay the normal adult fee of $30;
Other students (not of CMC) pay $10;
Seniors tickets are $25.

http://portlandchamberorchestra.org/season/ for program and ticket details. Tickets are subject to availability.

June Finale
With spring comes recitals, concerts, & Silent Auction

Since April we've had recitals featuring over 100 CMC students in solo or small ensembles from our school-year programs. In June we'll have at least as many more, plus our big group class concerts for chamber music, choir, violin, cello, guitar, and orchestra. On top of that, our annual Silent Auction is in the CMC now through June 12! See our calendar of events and don't miss these special moments!

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

06/05/2018

Graduates Honored

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 01:10:49 GMT

Graduates 2018

CMC honors its hard-working and talented graduates. See their impressive resume's below, and join us in applauding them & their accomplishments. Bravo, seniors!

Nuutti Barron started music almost at birth, with early childhood classes, took guitar group classes at CMC with Steve Adams, and studied violin this year with Jamie Chimchirian. Nuutti graduates from La Salle Catholic College Prep, and goes on to engineering at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) after summer, where it is likely he’ll continue his interests in cocker and photography.

Krista Eurich has been studying violin at the Community Music Center since 2013. She began in the Summer 2013 with Mary Rowell. The following Summer (2014), Krista continued violin under Lisa Zweben, and is currently her student. Krista graduates from Milwaukie Academy of the Arts where she has earned the MHS Outstanding Student of the Month Award and is on the Honor Roll. In addition to the violin, she enjoys painting. After graduation, Krista will be attending Portland State University where she will be studying physics.

Chloe Kneedler is finishing her senior year at Lincoln High School. A member of the Lincoln High orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Symphony for many years, and most recently the Pacific University orchestra, she is planning on continuing in orchestra playing at the University of Victoria this fall while she studies psychology there. Chloe started private lessons at the Center with Scott Belleri in 2011, participated in CMC chamber groups since 2014, and is currently a student of Sarah Roth.

Alayna Neher graduates from Cleveland Hight School and goes to Clark Honor College at the University of Oregon this Fall. She started viola at CMC when she was 5 with instructor Elizabeth Peyton, moved to the violin around age 7, and back to viola in high school with teacher Cynthia Scott. Alayna has also been in orchestra and chamber music at CMC, and won the Marian Swartz Award in 2015. In addition, she has had 5 years of Metropolitan Youth Symphony, including two years of Symphony Orchestra and 1 year of MYSfits (top chamber orchestra). Chinese violin (Erhu) has been her 2nd instrument for a few years. She also participants in lacrosse, cross country running, Multnomah County Search & Rescue.

Erin Tallman began viola lessons with Lisa Zweben at the Community Music Center in February of 2017. Erin graduates from Liberty High School in Hillsboro as a Valedictorian. Erin is a member of MYS Vivaldi Strings ensemble. In addition, Erin has studied clarinet of 6 years and pursues interests in art and mathematics. Erin has been accepted to Pomona College where she will focus on music and mathematics.

Sam Wagner, violin, started at CMC studying violin with Cynthia Scott in 2005, and has participated in orchestra, chamber music, filled, Suzuki group playthrough, and scales classes at the Center. Other private teachers have been Justin Mackewich, Jen Arnold, and now currently Andrew Ehrlich. Sam is graduating from Cleveland Hight School as an IB Diploma student and Reed Young Scholar. Sam was awarded CMC’s Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship in 2014. He’s interested in Astronomy & physics, likes solitaire & chess, and will be attending Oregon State University Honors College this fall, majoring in engineering.

06/02/2018

Silent Auction June 1 - 12

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:24:31 GMT

Annal CMC Silent Auction 2018
June 1 - 12 in the CMC Auditorium
Open to the public to bid.

Thank you to the businesses listed below for supporting equity of access to quality music instruction in Portland! Come to the CMC lobby to place your bid for any of these items during our normal business hours. See the bid sheets on site for more information on items listed below.

Company	Item	URL
Alder Creek Kayak & SUP	Kayak Class for Two	aldercreek.com
Annie Bloom's Books	Gift certificate	annieblooms.com
Broadway Rose Theatre Co.	Gift certificate for 2 tickets to see one of company's 2018 productions.	broadwayrose.org
Campbell Salgado Studio	Photography Session: good for 1 sitting fee	www.cambellsalgado.com
Chamber Music Northwest	Family Four Pack of Tickets	cmnw.org
Friends of Chamber Music	Two tickets to one concert next season	focm.org
Janet Dubay, LMT, CRS	One 1-hour session for new client	www.dubaysynergy.com
Lan Su Chinese Garden	2 complimentary passes	www.lansugarden.org
Mark Moreland Violin Shop	Gift certificate for instrument repair & maintenance	www.markmoreland.com
McMenamin's	Gift Card	www.mcmenamins.com
Multnomah Arts Center	Gift certificate	www.multnomahartscenter.org
Northwest Children's Theater and School	2 tickets to "Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!"	nwcts.org
Oregon Repertory Singers	2 vouchers for one concert next season	orsingers.org
Oregon Symphony	2 tickets to one of several select concerts next season	www.orsymphony.org
Pastini Pastaria	Gift certificate	www.pastini.com
Por Que No Taqueria	Gift certificate for up to $100.	porquenotacos.com
Portland Ballet	Gift certificate for ballet classes	www.theportlandballet.org
Portland Baroque Orchestra	Two tickets to one concert next season	www.pbo.org
Portland Children's Museum	Admission for up to 4 (one day)	www.portlandcm.org
Portland Eye Care	Gift certificate for one complete pair of eyeglasses including frame and lenses	www.eyepdx.com
Portland Nursery	Gift Card	portlandnursery.com
Portland Piano International	Two tickets for one concert next season	www.portlandpiano.org
Portland Youth Philharmonic	Two tickets for one concert next season	www.portlandyouthphil.org
Southwest Portland Martial Arts	Gift certificate for instruction in Martial Arts + free visit to Upper Westside Play Gym for one child	southwestportlandmartialarts.com
St. Honoré Boulangerie	Gift certificate	www.sainthonorebakery.com
Third Angle New Music	Two tickets to one concert next season	www.thirdangle.org
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra	Two Season Tickets (7 concerts!)	vancouversymphony.org

06/01/2018

Notice of Annual Meeting of CMC Inc.

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 00:16:45 GMT

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING

The non-profit Community Music Center Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, June 8 at 7:00 pm in the CMC Auditorium. Agenda includes such business as shall legally come before the membership. Members of CMC Inc. are individuals who have donated at least $35 to CMC Inc. in the fiscal year, current students of CMC 18 years or older, and/or parents of youth students at CMC. A full agenda and minutes from prior year will be posted at CMC. Contact the Director if you have any questions, or wish to learn more about serving on the CMC Inc. Board.

05/25/2018

May eNotes from CMC

Thu, 03 May 2018 22:41:15 GMT

Spring Concert
A CMC & MAC Benefit May 19

Join us for a special event on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 PM, celebrating & supporting the arts programs of the Community Music Center and Multnomah Arts Center. Faculty, student, and guest performers unite on stage to raise funds for both arts education programs. Admission: $15 Individual, $25 Patron (reserved seat), $7 Students age 6 - 24.

The program includes masterworks by J.S. Bach:

Magnificat in D Major with the Francis Street Singers, Tracey Edson, Conductor
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 (selections), Gayle & Philip Neuman, recorders, Andrew Ehrlich, violin (pictured here)

Performers from CMC & MAC: Brian Bennett, Jon Cheskin, Hong Chou, Anthony Dyer, Tracey Edson, Andrew Ehrlich, Sharon Eng, Jenny Estrin, Lynda Hess, Mitch Iimuri, Zita Jefferson, Kari Kjome, Michelle Matthewson, Alexis Mahler, Amy Jo McCarville, William Fletcher Nemeth, Philip & Gayle Neuman, Colin Oldham, GeorgeAnne Ries, Cynthia Scott, Katherine Schultz, Kira Whiting. For biographies of instrumental performers, see our online faculty listing.

There is limited seating, so make reservations today!

Chamber Music Auditions Open
Summer session now taking applications

CMC's famous and long-running two-week intensive runs July 9 - 21. Open to intermediate or advanced level musicians age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level and experienced coaches and clinicians to put together a high-quality performance. Auditions are mid-May through early June. See the full program information, then give CMC at call at 503-823-3177 today.

Open for Summer

We are now taking registrations for activities in June, July, August & September.

See our online catalog give us a call at 503-823-3177 if you have any questions. We hope to see you for some cool music activities!

Viola Master Class

Enjoy a rare chance to hear advanced youth violists in a public lesson given by a master of the instrument. The Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra and CMC present MET violist Desiree Elsevier coaching students on Friday, May 4 at 7:15 pm at the Community Music Center. The event is free and open to the public, so don't miss it!

CMC Student Shines in State

Current and long-time CMC cello student of Katherine Schultz, Adam Pua won 1st place in the 2018 Oregon State Chamber Ensemble Championships with his piano quintet, and medaled in the Solo competition. The competition, at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon on April 27 & 28, was sponsored by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and the Oregon Music Educators Association. Bravo, Adam!

Young Artists Debut
Free admission for CMC students

Join MetroArts Inc. for the 24th Young Artists Debut! Van Buren Concerto Concert where eight winners, ages 11-21, will make their debut, accompanied by musicians from the Oregon Symphony and Oregon Ballet Theatre orchestras, on Friday, May 4th, 2018, at 7:30 PM at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. There is special free ticket offer for Community Music Center participants and supporters! For single, and 2 pack General Admission and Student Tickets, on the ticket order form, enter promo code CMCYAD and click “Apply.” This will reduce the cost to zero for up to 10 ticket orders. Tickets are available here: https://tinyurl.com/ya728vpg

05/02/2018

Summer Free For All returns

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:51:37 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All returns with

Movies, Concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and more

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s wildly popular Summer Free For All (SFFA) series returns for 2018 beginning Tuesday, June 12, with amazing outdoor citywide events—all summer long. Summer Free For All (SFFA) is a community-building, annual series consisting of free and culturally diverse, music, movies, and recreation programs. This year, Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park will take place at 43 different parks across the city, and the Free Lunch + Play program will again provide free lunches to youth while classes are not in session, in partnership with five local school districts.

SUMMER FREE FOR ALL THIS YEAR INCLUDES:

Movies in the Park

2018 is the 12^th season of free Movies in the Park. Portland Parks & Recreation is planning on showing around 35 Movies – including Coco, presented en español at our annual Festival Latino at the new Thomas Cully Park (grand opening on Saturday, June 30, 2018. 11:30am-4pm).

This year PP&R is proud to present a Bollywood documentary shown in Hindi with English subtitles, Chak de! India, on Wednesday, August 15 at Laurelhurst Park, in conjunction with Indian Independence Day.

Concerts in the Park

There are 30 free, culturally diverse Concerts in the Park are on this year’s schedule, including music from Bloco Alegria (Rio-style samba), The Slants (Chinatown dance rock), Trujillo (Chicano rock), Portland Interfaith Gospel Choir (led by LaRhonda Steele), Speaker Minds (hip-hop and funk) and Dina y Los Rumberos (Cuban). PP&R is showing movies and concerts at 43 different parks across the city.

Free Lunch + Play

Through the Free Lunch + Play program - and thanks to our school district partners - PP&R expects to serve more than 100,000 free, healthy lunches to children this summer in parks, PP&R community centers, and an east Portland apartment complex. 57% of young Portlanders qualify for free or reduced-price lunch during the school year. Portland Parks & Recreation supports families by offering nutritious meals and recreational activities during the summer break from school. The Free Lunch + Play program is accompanied by sports, games, crafts, and family activities. Lunches will be served at 25 sites across the city, including the new Luuwit View Park.

Mobile Play, part of Free Lunch + Play

Our Mobile Play program is back and will travel to seven sites in east Portland in park-deficient areas. Portland Parks & Recreation brings the park and play experience to children at apartment complexes and sites for kids to enjoy games and sports.

Washington Park Summer Festival

Enjoy world-class performances at the gorgeous Rose Garden Amphitheater in Washington Park on July 27, 28 and 29, 2018.

Friday, July 27 – Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater presents UPRISE
Saturday, July 28 – Opera in the Park - Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Sunday, July 29 – Orquestra Pacifico Tropical

Summer Free For All events of note:

Festival Latino, at Thomas Cully Park on Saturday, August 11, 2018, 4pm until after sunset – vibrant, multicultural annual festival includes a soccer tournament, Zumba and Pound fitness activities with live music, and a showing of the popular movie Coco en español.

Tonga Day 2018 – Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the soon-to-be-open Gateway Discovery Park, 1pm until after sunset – this is the second year of this special event, featuring Tongan and Pacific Islander music and dance performances, food, and a showing of Moana after sundown.

Additional FREE Summer Events

Free performances, festivals, drop-in activities, and more family-friendly fun across Portland!

Come with friends and neighbors – join in the fun, and make memories in your parks this summer!

Stay up to date and follow Portland Parks & Recreation on both Facebook.com/PortlandParks and Twitter, @PDXParksandRec.

04/25/2018

eNotes for April 2018

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:19:38 GMT

Spring Concert
A CMC & MAC Benefit May 19

The program includes two masterworks by J.S. Bach:

Magnificat in D Major with the Francis Street Singers, Tracey Edson, Conductor
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 (selections), Gayle & Philip Neuman, recorders, Andrew Ehrlich, violin

Make reservations by April 30th and save $5 on each Individual ticket!

Chamber Music Auditions Open
Summer session now taking applications

Spring into Summer

Spring Term classes start the week of April 2. We have:

new beginning classes for children age 6 mo. to 5 yrs,
ongoing classes new 5 & 6 yrs olds can join, and
continuing classes for all ages - youth and adult.

So, give us a call to enroll!

Summer Term enrollment opens Monday, April 16 - see our online catalog give us a call at 503-823-3177 if you have any questions.

Spring Newsletter

Want to get the events, classes, and other news in paper form? Download and print our Spring Notes, or pick up a copy at CMC. There are over 40 free concerts and 30 spring classes listed, so there's sure to be something for everyone!

Events Calendar Upgrade

We've changed the format of the online CMC Concert & Event Calendar. It now shows a calendar view, and links to the PP&R Arts, Culture & Special Events Calendar, too - check them both out!

04/02/2018

Summer 2018 Chamber Music Auditions Open

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:10:00 GMT

Chamber Music Auditions Open
Summer session now taking applications

CMC's famous and long-running two-week intensive runs July 9 - 21. Open to intermediate or advanced level musicians age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level and experienced coaches and clinicians to put together a high-quality performance. Auditions are mid-May through early June. See the full program information, then give CMC at call at 503-823-3177 today.

02/28/2018

Instrument & Sheet Music Thrift Sale

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:26:29 GMT

Instrument & Sheet Music Thrift Sale

Violins, guitars, plus sheet music, CDs and more - for sale while they last!

Below is a list of instruments for sale ~~Friday & Saturday, Feb. 23 - 24~~ extended through March 2nd in the CMC lobby during business hours. Bows $5 each. Plus, sheet music for piano, violin, voice, chamber music, and more for $1 per inch. CDs for $1 each.

4/4	violin & case	Stradivarius Copy	$75
4/4	violin & case	Buena Vista	$75
3/4	violin & case	Western Germany	$100
3/4	violin & case	ER Pfretzschner Mittenwald 1982	$100
3/4	violin & case	Copy of Stradivarius Made in Germany	$75
3/4	violin & case	Stradavarius Copy	$75
3/4	violin & case	Parrot	$25
3/4	violin & case	Strad copy	$50
4/4	Guitar	Ibenez	$20
4/4	Electric Guitar & soft case	Fender	$50
	3-Trumpet carry case	Gard Bags	$20

All items sold 'AS IS'. No phone calls, please.

02/23/2018

Winter Thrift Sale

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 19:49:14 GMT

CMC Winter Thrift Sale

Five days only: Feb. 20 - 24

We are selling bins of sheet music for voice, piano, strings, winds, and other instruments at $1 per inch, CD's at $1 each, musical instruments & cases, and more! Come browse in the CMC lobby during normal business hours, from Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Saturday Feb. 24, or until items are sold. Most of the sale instruments will be available Friday & Saturday only. (No phone calls, please.)

Volunteers are needed for the thrift sale set-up on Monday, Feb. 19 from 12 noon to 2 pm. Those who volunteer get first pick of items at the exclusive VIP pre-sale Monday at 2 pm. Please email CMC to volunteer by Sunday evening, Feb. 18; details will be sent to you in reply.

All proceeds go to CMC programs, including our lending library. Thank you for your support of music education in Portland!

02/17/2018

CMC Alum on PBS News Hour

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 21:57:23 GMT

CMC Alum on PBS New Hour

Becky Anderson, violin alumna of the Community Music Center, performed as Associate Concertmaster in an orchestra fetured on a segment of the PBS News Hour from the Thursday, January 4th broadcast. The Music Paradigms Orchestra and conductor Roger Nierenberg were presended on the PBS New Hour business segment "Making Sen$e".

The orchestra and counductor were demonstrating to a visiting corporation how a musical ensemble can inspire executives in all fields to think of better ways to run their organizations. The segment can be viewed online at https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-orchestras-can-teach-executives-about-conducting-business.

01/04/2018

eNew for January 2018

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:38:29 GMT

Winter Term 2018
Start the new year with play (or song!)

We have classes in January for all ages, available for registration now, and beginning the week of January 8. If you are not yet enrolled at CMC, view the full catalog online at www.communitymusiccenter.org, and give us a call at 503-823-3177 to join in a class - you'll be warmly welcomed to any new beginning activity, or continuing classes if meeting the prerequisites. Use the links below to see the class lists for each age group.

We offer up to 90% scholarship for music at CMC (application PDF). Full-scholarship lessons available at Rosewood Music Program.

NW Piano Trio @ CMC
Two concerts in January to benefit the Center

Hear CMC instructors Heather Mastel-Lipson (violin) and Hannah Hillebrand (cello) with pianist Susan McDaniel perform chamber music in two concerts that benefit CMC’s need-based scholarships & other programs. Learn more about this impressive group at northwestpianotrio.com. Call CMC at 503-823-3177 or visit communitymusiccenter.org for more information and reservations.

Children’s Concert, 3 PM. Suggested donation $5 per family.
Evening Concert, 7:30 PM. Admission: $10 adults/$7 children age 12+ with advance reservations. At the door: $15 adults/$10 youth.

Student Schedule Reminder:

Most classes are either school-year-long or automatically roll over from Fall to Winter to Spring (with tuition due by the first week of each new term), except Early Childhood music and Senior Piano, which require re-registration to continue. See our online calendar for full information on term dates and holidays: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467903

Job Opening
Early Childhood Music teacher sought

PP&R is looking for a qualified early childhood classroom music teacher for the Rosewood Music Program in East Portland. Please see details.

Year-End Fund Drive a Success

Thanks to our generous donors in November and December, CMC Inc. met its year-end goal. Bravo, and thank you for your welcome support of music students in need!

Our Annual Fund Drive continues through the year, so if you have not recently given, help us by making a year-end donation to the non-profit Community Music Center, Inc.

We rely on gifts from you, our individual donors, for keeping doors to music education open to all, regardless of the student’s financial status.

Learn more, and donate today. Contributions to CMC Inc. are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

You can also help CMC while you shop, at no cost to you:

Shop online at Amazon Smile and link your account to CMC Inc.
Shop at FredMeyer stores and link your rewards card to CMC Inc. (TIP: If you last linked your card before July 1 2016 you have to relink it.)

Thank you for making the gift of music available to all!

01/02/2018

Job Opening: Early Childhood Music Teacher

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:34:58 GMT

Job Announcement:

Early childhood music teacher for Rosewood Music Program

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified early childhood music instructor to teach music fundamentals to children ages 1 – 5 in group classes with their parents/guardians. Days/hours/location of work is subject to need and available funding, and as of this posting include one morning per week in Winter and Spring 2018 at the Rosewood Initiative (SE 162nd & Stark in Portland). Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge and experience in group class instruction for pre-school-age children with adults, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual & dependable. In addition, this recruitment seeks an individual with demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population with social challenges found in a low-income urban setting.

Job duties include: developing lesson plans & curricula related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives & guidelines; preparing materials for instructing lessons; monitoring participation & evaluating student progress; and consultations with students’ parents/guardians as needed. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in your resume.

apply: send resume, including a listing hours of teaching experience with ages taught and teacher-training programs attended (if any), and two professional references to Gregory Dubay, Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, Gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. Call the Gregory Dubay at 503-823-3177 if you have questions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more job oppenings in Portland Parks & Recreation, visit: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/38305

12/15/2017

December eNotes 2017

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:40:07 GMT

Annual Fund Drive
Help CMC create a harmonious and vibrant community with your year-end gift

At this time of year we ask Oregon residents, if you have not recently given, to help us by making a year-end donation to the non-profit Community Music Center, Inc.

We rely on gifts from you, our individual donors, for keeping doors to music education open to all, regardless of the student’s financial status.

Learn more, and donate today. Contributions to CMC Inc. are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

You can also help CMC while you shop, at no cost to you:

Shop online at Amazon Smile and link your account to CMC Inc.
Shop at FredMeyer stores and link your rewards card to CMC Inc. (TIP: If you last linked your card before July 1 2016 you have to relink it.)

Thank you for making the gift of music available to all!

Winter Term 2018
Start the new year with play (or song!)

We have classes in January for all ages, available for registration now. If you are not yet enrolled at CMC, view the full catalog online at www.communitymusiccenter.org, and give us a call at 503-823-3177 to join in a class - you'll be warmly welcomed to any new beginning activity, or continuing classes if meeting the prerequisites. Use the links below to see the class lists for each age group.

We offer up to 90% scholarship for music at CMC (application PDF). Full-scholarship lessons available at Rosewood Music Program.

Discount Ticket Offer
$5 Off O'Connor Christmas for CMC students/families

Thanks to allclassical.org, CMC students and their families can enjoy "Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas" featuring the O'Connor Band with other guest performers, at $5 off the normal ticket price.

The concert is a fundraiser for the radio station. Info: https://www.allclassical.org/spotlights/an-appalachian-christmas-3/ Use REJOICE as the discount code.

NW Piano Trio @ CMC
Two concerts in January to benefit the Center

Children’s Concert, 3 PM. Suggested donation $5 per family.
Evening Concert, 7:30 PM. Admission: $10 adults/$7 children age 12+ with advance reservations. At the door: $15 adults/$10 youth.

Student Schedule Reminder:

Winter Break (no classes or lessons)

December 18 - January 1

Office hours vary: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467903

Drop-in Practice Hours: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467764

Winter Term 2018

Private Lessons continue from January 2

Group Classes start the week of January 8

For a full list of CMC holidays and office hours, see: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467903

Musical Greeting
CMC students send a message of harmony for the holidays

KBPS AM 14050 is recording area schools performing holiday music, and the CMC Orchestra III just finished their live taping. Listen to the KBPS Musical Greeting Card on December 24th and 25th on AM-1450 and kbps.am. Info: https://www.pps.net/Page/5380

Job Opening
Early Childhood Music teacher sought

PP&R is looking for a qualified early childhood classroom music teacher for the Rosewood Music Program in East Portland. Please see details.

12/15/2017

A Message of Thanksgiving from the Director

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:06:25 GMT

Thanksgiving
You are our community

At this time of year I give thanks to all the students & parents, donors & volunteers, fundraiser purchasers, advertisers, vendors, partners, and other friends of CMC. You put the community in "Community Music Center", and we wouldn't be who we are without you.

It has always been my hope that the lessons of music education - harmony, teamwork, expression, tradition, creativity, discipline, listening, and sharing, to name a few - extend to benefit our society as a whole. At CMC, that hope is realized and renewed every day, in so many ways.

Thank you, and have a harmonious holiday season!

-Gregory Dubay, CMC Director

(image: word cloud from prior year customer survey replies)

11/22/2017

Job Opening: Violin Instructor

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 22:10:14 GMT

Job Announcement: Violin Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified violin instructor for youth private lessons (ages 4 – 18) in the 2017-18 school year. Days/hours/location of work is subject to need, and as of this posting include Wednesdays after school-times, with substituting on other days possible (hours subject to enrollment), beginning immediately after hire. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience. Suzuki teacher training and viola teaching experience are each a strong plus.

The position requires knowledge, and experience private lesson instruction for multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

11/21/2017

Buy Plants, Grow Musicians

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:07:55 GMT

BUY PLANTS, GROW MUSICIANS

Order dedline: Oct. 30

Our yearly fundraiser supports CMC’s scholarship program for music students in need. Reserve poinsettias now, and pick them up just in time for the holidays. As in past years, all the plants are from Oregon’s Egan Gardens, and come in attractive foil wrap and handy protective plastic sleeve, ready for gifts or decorations. Order now online, by phone, in person, or send us an order form (see left) with a check by Oct. 30. Pick-up: Dec. 5 - 9.

10/14/2017

In Memoriam: Ernestine Oringdulph

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 23:05:51 GMT

In Memoriam

Ernestine ‘Ernie’ Gohrband Oringdulph

Nov. 7, 1932 - Aug. 31, 2017

Ernie earned her BA in music from the University of Idaho and Master’s in Music Education from the University of Austin, Texas, in the 1950s. After graduation she stayed in Texas and taught for two years, then moved to Portland to share her passion for music and the arts with the students and communities in Portland Public Schools. Ernestine married Robert Oringdulph in June of 1957 and soon after began raising their three daughters, Diane, Mary Ann and Judy - all CMC alumni.

Ernie was a tireless advocate for kids and the arts. She taught music skills classes to CMC children, and she and her husband were instrumental in the acquisition and renovation of the Francis Street firehouse in the 1960s to serve as CMC’s home. She was an active parent volunteer and board member for the Center for many years. Her list of other community groups and causes she supported is immense, and includes the Portland Youth Philharmonic, Young Audiences, Art Camps in Sapporo Japan, Beaux Arts Society, Friends of the Performing Arts Center, KBPS Radio, & Stephenson Elementary music program.

A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 PM, Nov. 4, 2017, at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The family has asked that remembrances may be made to the Community Music Center or the Portland Youth Philharmonic.

10/07/2017

New CMC Faculty (Since 2016)

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 23:03:24 GMT

Detailed biographies of all CMC faculty can be found online at portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/46753.

JUSTIN BULAVA (clarinet and saxophone)

Justin can be seen and heard playing clarinet, piano, saxophone, drums, and more throughout the Portland area. A New Jersey native, he holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Justin divides his musical life between performing, composing and teaching. He is also teaching clarinet and saxophone at the Rosewood Music Program.

JAMIE CHIMCHIRIAN (violin)

Jamie holds a D.M.A. in Violin Performance from the University of Maryland, a M.M. Violin Performance from Boston University, and a B.M. Violin Performance West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Suzuki teacher training rounds out her pedagogy. You can hear her in the Eugene Symphony & Oregon Ballet Theatre Orchestra.

SHARON ENG (violin & viola)

Sharon Eng is co-founder of Raphael Spiro String Quartet, Madrona Viola Duo and Classical Nuances. She has performed solo and chamber music, and held master classes in viola and chamber music in 12 countries (including China, Indonesia, & Korea) on five continents. She played with the American Ballet Theatre and New York City Opera while earning her B.M. & M.M. in viola performance at The Juilliard School. She is on the faculty of the Intermuse International Music Institute and Festival at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg since 2013.

ANASTASIYA GAVRILOVICH (violin)

Ana got her B.A. in Music Ed. & Violin Performance from Pacific University. She teaches beginning strings for the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. She’s had Orff Schulwerk training, Suzuki teacher training, and recently presented at both the Oregon Music Educators Association (OMEA) & American String Teachers Association (ASTA) conferences.

SUZANNE GRIFFIN (skills)

Certified Waldorf teacher, trained in the Orff-Schulwerk method at Mills College in Oakland, California, Suzanne is a private piano and voice teacher and a published songwriter and performance vocalist. Before moving to Portland she was teaching music classes to children at the Little French School in Eugene.

ALEXIS MAHLER (violin & cello)

B.M. in Violin Performance and Music Education from Lawrence Conservatory of Music in 2014. Alexis was co-director of the Upper Peninsula Youth Orchestra at Northern Michigan University, and also lead teacher for an after school strings class in the Marquette Area Public School District. In addition to teaching private violin and cello lessons, she performs in several orchestras, string quartets, and folk bands in the area.

Currently, she is collaborating with local songwriter Kendall Core and California-based Matt Costa, is featured on both of their most recent EPs, and is an instructor for BRAVO Youth Orchestras.

SONJA MYKLEBUST (cello)

Sonja comes to Portland from Seattle, where she completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees at the University of Washington. A founding member of the Portland Cello Project, Oceana String Quartet, and the Lowdown Duo, Sonja has performed on stages throughout the West Coast. As the cello faculty at George Fox University, Sonja teaches private lessons and chamber music. She has also held positions at Edmonds Community College and Seattle Music Partners, as well as being a Teaching Artist with and founder of the Meany Center’s Music Link program. Sonja is a registered Suzuki teacher.

KIM MAI NGUYEN (violin & viola)

Kim Mai is a member of the Oregon Symphony, Portland Baroque Orchestra & Oregon Bach Festival. She performed in the Paris Opera Orchestra, the Opéra Bastille and the Palais Garnier and the French Chamber Orchestra, and was Principal Violist of the Spoleto Festival Orchestra in Charleston. Kim Mai co-directed orchestra workshops in Lebanon and Iraq with American Voice.

She obtained both her Bachelor & Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School.

COLLIN OLDHAM (cello)

Collin has performed and recorded with alternative musical groups like the Decemberists and the Portland Cello Project. He has also performed with the National Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, the Louisville Orchestra and the Washington Opera. He studied at Northwestern University for a B.M. degree, at the University of Louisville for M.M. - both in Cello Performance - and had further music studies at the Moscow Conservatory, University of S. California, and for computer music at Stanford University. Returning to CMC from a couple years off living in Israel, he also teaches at the Multnomah Arts Center.

BRENDAN RAWLINS (staff/instrument rentals)

Brendan earned a B.M. in Cello Performance from Eastern Washington University and a M.S. in Arts Administration (Performing Arts focus) from the University of Oregon. His admin experience includes work for the Oregon Symphony & the David Kerr Violin Shop. He’s also a violin & cello bow maker, and has made documentary films shown on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat.

GEORGEANNE RIES (flute)

Currently Principal Flute Portland Opera Orchestra and Oregon Ballet Theater Orchestra, GeorgeAnne also performed with Oregon Symphony, including as Principal Flute for the 2005-6 season under Carlos Kalmar. She’s a member of the Third Angle New Music Ensemble, recording artist, Broadway show musician, and has played with numerous festival orchestras, including the Cascade Music Festival, Astoria Music Festival and Peter Britt Music Festival. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Ms. Ries maintains a lively teaching studio in Portland, and each summer enjoys coaching woodwind quintets at Wallowa Lake in eastern Oregon for Woodwinds@Wallowa. She also teaches flute for the Rosewood Music Program.

Detailed biographies of all CMC faculty can be found online at portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/46753.

10/01/2017

CMC Chamber Music Students Perform at Director Park

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 02:27:12 GMT

Kids Play at Park, Harmony Ensues

CMC Chamber Music Students perform trios, quartets, and chamber orchestra selections at Director Park on Friday, July 21 at noon in a concert free and open to the public.

Hear these young musicians showcase the work they’ve done for the last two weeks at the Community Music Center’s Summer Chamber Music Program. Selections feature a variety of musical time-periods from the Renaissance to modern, including classics by Beethoven, Mozart & Gershwin.

The Community Music Center is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility co-sponsored by a non-profit partner that provides equity of access to quality music instruction for people of all ages. More information at CommunityMusicCenter.org or 503-823-3177.

07/21/2017

Job Announcement: General Music Classroom Instructor

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:14:06 GMT

Job Announcement: Music Teacher (general group class)

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified general music instructor (certified Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, or Dalcroze preferred) with training for youth group classes ages 4 – 12 at the Community Music Center in the 2017-18 school year. Days of work are Mondays, and Thursdays after school, and Saturday afternoons subject to enrollment,beginning in October, 2017. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge, and experience in group general music class instruction including Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly or Dalcroze, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

07/20/2017

Job Opening: violin/viola instructors for SY 17-18

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 06:21:21 GMT

Job Announcement: Violin/Viola Instructors

Community Music Center - Portland Parks & Recreation (CMC) seeks qualified violin & viola instructors, traditional and Suzuki, for teaching youth private lessons (ages 4 – 18) at the Community Music Center in the 2017-18 school year. Days of work are weekdays after school and Saturdays, hours subject to enrollment, beginning in October, 2017. Saturday availability is a priority. Wages up to $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge and experience in violin instruction to individuals, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

To apply: send resume, including a listing teaching experience with ages taught and teacher-training programs attended (if any), and current contact info for two professional references, to Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, cmc@portlandoregon.gov. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

07/20/2017

CMC Alum returns as Clinician

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:46:32 GMT

CMC Alum Rebecca Anderson, a performer this summer in Chamber Music Northwest and graduate of The Juilliard School, gave a master class to CMC Summer Chamber Music Program students on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The young ensemble members were working towards performances on July 21 at Director Park and July 22 at CMC (see concert schedule).

Becky Anderson was a student at the Center from her pre-school years through high-school, studying violin with Clarisse Atcherson among others, and in orchestra, chamber music, musicianship, and other activities at CMC through her time here.

She went on to study violin and viola at the Curtis Institute and The Juillilard School, and now resides in New York as a chamber music performer and freelance soloist.

Thanks to Chamber Music Northwest for providing Ms. Anderson to CMC!

(Photo left to right Gregory Dubay, CMC Director; Andrew Ehrlich, CMC Instructor; Rebecca Anderson, CMC Alum; Katherine Schultz, CMC Instructor; Michelle Rahn, CMC Instructor)

07/19/2017

CMC hits the Plaground & Park

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 06:32:25 GMT

CMC hits the Plaground
Kids play in parks, musicians sprout

New this summer, in collaboration with PP&R Summer Free For All and Summer Playgrounds Lunch + Play, CMC staff and students are taking to the parks around Portland this summer, with African drumming, make-your-own percussion instrument, mini music lessons, performances, and more!

African Drumming and Make-Your-Own Percussion Instrument	Mini Music Lessons - Violins, Cellos, and more!
June 22- Creston Park	June 23-Lincoln Park
June 29-Essex Park	June 30-Raymond Park
Aug 3-Khunamokwst Park	July 7-Wilkes Park
Aug 17-Raymond Park	Aug 4-Raymond Park
	Aug 18 Lincoln Park

Director Park chamber concert: July 21

07/12/2017

City Budget Raises Fees at CMC

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:51:42 GMT

Budget-Mandated Fee Increases
Registration Prices Increase at Art Centers, including the Community Music Center

The Portland City Council’s Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 (starting July 1, 2017) calls for program fee increases at the Community Music Center (CMC). Some activity fees may increase more than others; the overall net tuition increase is expected to be 5%. Portland Parks & Recreations (PP&R) and CMC Inc., the non-profit partner at the Center, remain committed to providing equitable access to quality music education programs. CMC Inc. provides need-based scholarship assistance to students at the Community Music Center through generous support from private donors and foundations. Those who qualify for a scholarship may apply to the CMC staff at the time of enrollment. For more information about CMC scholarship program, see https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467891 or call 503-823-3177.

For more info on PP&R's budget process, see: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/cbo/article/622229

07/03/2017

Director's List for SY 16-17

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:57:53 GMT

Director's List for SY 16-17

Bravo to all the students on the list this year, and encore!

CMC recognizes students who've shown noteworthy progress, dedication or achievement in the last school year. Students on this list have been nominated by their instructors.

The following students have been nominated by their teacher and approved by the Director as worthy of special recognition for their notable progress, attitude and/or accomplishments in CMC programs:

Samuel Andras, Annik Antikajian, Sage Bershaw, Molly Biechler, Arinn Boonstra, Zachary Boonstra, Finn Bromenschenkel, Chloe Brown, Simon Carter, Alvin Chan, Jason Chen, Jimin Choi, Corinne Hare, Helen Dreasher, Alita Edmonds, Eva Edmonds, Aidan Egan-Aguilar, Seamus Egan-Aguilar, Krista Eurich, Cael Farrow, Seth Filner, Grace Go, Moso Gosnell, Luca Hamrick, Aiden Harris, David Hartnett, Ira Hazuka, Soren Holbrook, Eleanor Horner, Desmond Huth, Vivian Jacobson, Ada Johnson, Elinor Kjome Fischer, Yona Klatchko, Raymond Le, Aria Lee-Varan, Fiona Lippay, Maia Lippay, Sophie McEwen, Anthony Medero, Chas Metzler-Gilbertz, Tara Milivojevic, Allukoy Newton, Kayla Nguyen, Theo Papavasiliou, Esme Peters, Adam Pua, Yoshiya Rapp, Opal Rockett, Eli Sandgathe, Selena Shilling, Sofie Skovierova, Karissa Thomas, Max Thompson, Max Togo, Jimmy Tran, Kevin Tran, Kassandra Vogel, Vivienne Walczak, James Walton, Stella Weigart, Jasper Wong, Vivian Wong, Coral Worley, Alisa Zbirun.

Also on the Director's List: all award winners for SY 16-17.

06/26/2017

Call for household items

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:53:56 GMT

Calling for Percussion Making Items

Do you have some of these household items to donate to CMC for kids to use for making instruments? See our list of needed instruments below and bring them to CMC during business hours

Household Items Needed:

Please bring any of these items to CMC

Clean 5 gallon buckets
3/8 width wooden dowels cut to 12”
Clean and dry plastic containers with lids (small enough to hold in one hand)
Dried popcorn, dry uncooked beans, uncooked rice
Variety of colorful duct tapes, the decorator styles

We'll use these materials in summer outreach programs at select Summer Playground sites throughout the summer.

Days and times:

Thursdays

June 22- Creston Park 11-2

June 29-Essex Park 11-2

July 6-Lents Park 11-2

July 20-Montavilla 11-2

Aug 3-Khunamokwst Park 11-2

Aug 17-Raymond Park 11-2

06/16/2017

Call for volunteers: Music in Summer Playgrounds

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:30:49 GMT

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers needed for drumming workshops in parks this summer – starting now! High school age or adults. See below for dates and times. Enroll to volunteer by contacting gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov 3 days or more in advance of event.

CMC staff will be going into the parks this summer to provide free, interactive music activities to children through the Summer Playgrounds program. We need volunteers to help move instruments and equipment from CMC to each park site. The summer Playgrounds program provides free lunches to neighborhood children, plus, arts, crafts and games, too.

Details:

There are two shifts: Load-in (am), and Load-back (pm); it is possible for one person to do both shifts.

Load-in: 9:45 am to 10:15 am - loading up a car with light-weight instruments and equipment at CMC
Activity assistance: 10:45 am to 2:15 pm - be a part of the activities, and help with set-up and take-down* (this job only available in conjunction with load-in or load-back)

Load-back: 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm - Unload the car at CMC and moving the equipment back into the building

Dates

Thursdays

June 22- Creston Park -11-2

June 29-Essex Park-11-2

July 6-Lents Park 11-2

July 20-Montavilla 11-2

Aug 3-Khunamokwst Park 11-2

Aug 17-Raymond Park 11-2

Must provide own transportation. Individuals who have not recently completed a background check would be required to do so.

06/16/2017

CMC Honor Roll SY 16-17 includes new $2,000 award

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 06:09:48 GMT

Awardees for School Year 2016-17

The first of the new LOUIS ANDANNETTE KAUFMAN MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS has gone to violinist Boaz Hardy, student of Hong Chou, picutred performing the Debussy Violin Sonata with his friend Noah Schooler on piano at the Graduation and Honors Recital June 9, 2017. See "Gradulates Honored" for his impresive biography. This is a new annual award of $2,000 to be given to a violin or piano student, initiated and perpetuated by a gift from the Kaufman estate. Louis & Annette Kaufman supported CMC for many years (see below for history), so we are very excited to announce this new substantial financial award for commitment to music.

Cash Awards:

Instructor	Student, Instrument	Cash Award
Cheskin	Cael Farrow, cello	John L. Judge Merit Scholarship
Rahn	Thomas Lin, violin	Dorothea Lensch Memorial Scholarship (split)
Rahn	Timothy Lin, violin	Dorothea Lensch Memorial Scholarship (split)
Dyer	Nicolas Avendano, violin	Marian Swartz Memorial Scholarship (split)
Scott	Gabriella Wong, violin	Marian Swartz Memorial Scholarship (split)
Edson	Damien Warner, voice	Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship Award
Edson	Susan McCormack, voice	Mary Margaret Dundore Musicianship Award

History of the Kaufmans at CMC

Louis and Annette Kaufman, both doctors of music and renowned performers (violin and piano, respectively), were friend of the Community Music Center for many years. CMC’s first annual award was the Kaufman Bow award, begun in 1970. Initially, each winner received a violin bow. Eventually this became a cash gift, funded by Annette Kaufman in memory of her husband Louis. Recently, before Annette passed away, she bequeathed a large cash gift to the Center, a portion of which was to be used each year for an award to a piano or violin student. It is said that among Louis Kaufman’s many achievements was re-introducing and popularizing the Vivaldi violin concerti known as “The Four Seasons”. The amazing musical life and times of Louis & Annette Kaufman is documented in the autobiography “A Fiddler’s Tale”, a copy of which is in the CMC reference library.

06/15/2017

2017 Graduates Honored

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:15:05 GMT

2017 Graduates Honored

CMC showcased its high school graduates in a send-off recital June 9. We are all inspired by their impressive accomplishments, and we wish them success in all their pursuits - musical and otherwise - in the future. Each graduate received a copy of the CMC History book as a token of our support.

Carlos Avendaño has studied with Anthony Dyer at CMC since 2006, and been in the orchestra and chamber music programs as well, and earned the Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship Award. He is graduating from Cleveland High School, going on to study marine biology as an Oregon State University honors student in the fall. Carlos has enjoyed competing at a high level in speech and debate, playing trumpet, running, and traveling.

Boaz Hardy is a native of North Portland and comes from a musical family. Boaz was first taught violin by his older sister Alberta Hardy (now a CMC instructor) and has studied at CMC with Hong Chou for three years. He has also participated in summer chamber music at CMC, and earned the John L. Judge Merit Scholarship award. Boaz has played violin in the Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony. He is very interested in American and European folk music and this summer will attend Ti Ti Tábor Hungarian Folk Camp to study Hungarian violin music. In addition to music, Boaz enjoys literature, canoeing, art, and mathematics. Boaz also operates the sound system and plays violin at his church. He is graduating this year from Jefferson High School, and has been awarded a Pacesetter Scholarship at Pacific University, where he plans to attend this fall. Boaz is the recipient of the new Luis and Annette Kaufman Memorial Award for 2017.

Eleanor Horner (pictured, right) is a viola student of Anthony Dyer. She’s been at CMC since 2006, studying strings with Jacqueline Schmidt & Sara Hart, plus 3 years in orchestra and 1 year in rhythm class, and won the John L. Judge Merit Scholarship Award in 2016. She also plays electric bass on the side, in addition to drawing, writing, playing bridge & chess, making lace and knitting. Eleanor has been a student at Baker Early college and Portland Community College, and will be going to Lawrence University in the fall to study music and psychology.

James Walton has been taking lessons at CMC since 2014, first with Heather Blackburn, and currently with Hannah Hillebrand. He also has played piano for 9 years and sings. Outside of music he enjoys woodworking, track and field, and electronics, the latter interest leading him to start an electrical apprenticeship with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) after he graduates this spring from Benson Polytechnic High School.

06/10/2017

Silent Auction 2017

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:48:45 GMT

Silent Auction 2017

CMC's annual fundraising event opens Friday May 19 in conjunction with the Faculty Showcase Concert and runs through June 9 in the CMC Lobby. Thanks to our donors, all proceeds go to support our schoarship program. Below is a partial list of items for auction (subject to change). More detalis and display in the CMC Lobby from May 19.

Donor/Company	Auction Item	Description	URL
Alder Creek Kayak	Explore: Kayak Class	Basic Skills Kayak Class for Two	aldercreek.com
AllClassical Portland	CD Collections	Multiple currated recording collections from which to choose - opera to ecclectic	allclassical.org
Annie Bloom's Books	Book Worm Bite	$10 gift certificate	annieblooms.com
Broadway Rose	At the Theatre: Broadway Rose	2 tickets for 1 production	broadwayrose.org
Campbell Salgado Studio	Picture Perfect	$200 towards photo shoot sitting fee	cambellsalgado.com
Chamber Music Northwest	Concert Time: Chamber Music Northwest	Two tickets to one summer concert and 1 legacy CD	cmnw.org
Janet Dubay, LMT, CRS	Synergy Session	One 1-hour session for new client	dubaysynergy.com
Darrell Hanks Bowmaker	Bow Rehair: Darrell Hanks	One professional-level bow rehair	darrellhanks.com
Higgins Restaurant & Bar	Dining Out: Higgins	$75 gift certificate	higginsportland.com
Kennedy Violins	Violin Outfit	Full "Antonia Giuliani Etude" violin set-up, including Kennedy Violins classic case, brazilwood bow, and rosin; fractional to full size.	keenedyviolins.com
David Kerr Violin Shop	Take a (Music) Stand	1 Peak brand folding music stand	www.kerrviolins.com
David Kerr Violin Shop	The Case of the Violin	Fine Bobelock brand oblong violin case (several sizes available)	kerrviolins.com
McMenamins	Dinning Out: McMenamins	$50 Gift Card	mcmenamins.com
Multnomah Arts Center	Pottery Perfection: Vase	Handmade clay fire-glazed vase	multnomahartscenter.org
Multnomah Arts Center	Artist Within	$25 gift certificate	multnomahartscenter.org
Northwest Children's Theater and School	At the Theatre: Northwest Children's Theatre	Two tickets to "The Starlings Present: Amelia Earhart's First Flight"	nwcts.org
Oregon Historical Society	Explore: Oregon Historical Society	one-year family membership	ohs.org
Oregon Repertory Singers	Concert Time: Oregon Repertory Singers	Two ticket vouchers for one concert	orsingers.org
Oregon Symphony	Concert Time: Oregon Symphony	Two tickets to one classical or pops concerts	orsymphony.org
Paloma Clothing	Just Your Style	$25 gift certificate	palomaclothing.com
Por Que No	Dining Out: Por Que No	Gift certificate for up to $100.	porquenotacos.com
Portland Ballet	Artist Within: Portland Ballet	$50 towards a dance class	theportlandballet.org
Portland Baroque Orchestra	Concert Time: Portland Baroque Orchestra (PBO)	Two tickets to one concert	pbo.org
Portland Center Stage at The Armory	At the Theatre: the Armory	Two tickets to one production	pcs.org
Portland Children's Museum	Explore: Children's Museum	Admission for 4 (one day)	portlandcm.org
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra	Conert Time: Columbia Symphony	Tree Wildcard Tickets	columbiasymphony.org
Portland Eye Care	Eye See!	One pair of eyeglasses including frame and lenses	eyepdx.com
Portland Music Company	Book Worm Bite: Portland Music sampler library	Three books on music and musicians (see display case)	portlandmusiccompany.com
Portland Music Company	Artist Within: guitar how-to's	Guitar Student's sampler collection of music books
Portland Nursery	Green Thumb	$30 Gift Card	portlandnursery.com
Portland Opera	At the Theatre: Portland Opera	Two tickets to Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte	portlandopera.org
Portland Piano International	Concert Time: Portland Piano International	Two tickets	portlandpiano.org
Portland Youth Philharmonic	Concert Time: Portland Youth Philharmonic	Two tickets	portlandyouthphil.org
R DeBey Violins	Bow Rehair: Randy DeBey	One professional-level bow rehair	rdebey.com
Roseway Theater	Movie Nite: Roseway Theater	Two tickets	rosewaytheater.com
Southwest Portland Martial Arts	Fitness: Martial Arts	$100 Gift certificate for instruction in Martial Arts	southwestportlandmartialarts.com
Third Angle New Music	Concert Time: Third Angle	Two Tickets	thirdangle.org
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra	Concert Time: Vancouver Symphony	Two Tickets	vancouversymphony.org

05/19/2017

April eNews

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:55:09 GMT

Spring is Here
New classes start April 3

We have openings in April through early June, available for registration now, including these activities for new beginners (use links to see specifics):

Other classes in progress to join (if meeting prerequisites) include: choir, orchestra, violin ensemble, cello ensemble, guitar ensemble, recorder/Renaissance winds, and more! Give us a call at 503-823-3177 to find out more about how you can play a part!

Summer Announced
Full list of activities available to view online now

From camps to classes, lessons to workshops, CMC has a full array of options for activities from June through September. Camps are available for registration now. Private lessons (youth) applications accepted from April 3. Classes take registrations from April 17. Check out our online catalog and call CMC at 503-823-3177 if you have any questions.

Chamber Music Auditions Open
Summer session now taking applications

CMC's famous and long-running two-week intensive runs July 10 - 22. If you know of an intermediate or advanced level musician age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level and experienced coaches and clinicians to put together a high-quality performance, send them to CMC! Auditions are mid-May through early June. See the full program information, then give CMC at call at 503-823-3177 today.

Faculty Showcase Concert 2017
Reserve your seat now and save

The popular annual CMC fundraising event featuring our own instructors on stage is Friday, May 19 at 7:00, followed by a post-concert reception at an historic Eastmoreland home. Make reservations by April 30 and save $5 per ticket. The recital often is a sell-out, so order today online, or call 503-823-3177.

Budget Meeting
Give the Mayor your priority list

Community Budget Forums to receive public testimony
April 11, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
10301 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220

April 18, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mt. Scott Community Center, Auditorium
5530 SE 72nd Ave., Portland, OR 97206

Info: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/cbo/article/622229

Student Schedule Reminder:

Spring Term 2017

Private Lessons continue and Group Classes start the week of April 3

Summer Term 2017

Camps registration - now!
Private Lesson applications - from April 3
Group Class registration - April 17
Catalog online and being mailed out to households - now!

For a full list of CMC holidays and office hours, see: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/467903

04/02/2017

Poinsettia Sale 2016

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 04:01:13 GMT

Poinsettia Sale 2016
Early-bird special ends Oct. 22

Our "Buy Plants, Grow Musicians" fundraiser is ending in less than 10 days, so if you haven't already placed your order, now is the time! Order by the end of the day Oct. 22 and save $1.00 per plant on medium and large sizes.

This yearly event supports CMC’s scholarship program for music students in need. Reserve poinsettias now, and pick them up just in time for the holidays. All the plants are from one of Oregon’s best growers, and come in attractive foil wrap and handy protective plastic sleeve, ready for gifts or decorations. Order now online, by phone, or in person by Oct. 31. Pick-up: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3.

10/21/2016

CMC eNotes for September

Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:02:09 GMT

Fall is Here!

Now taking registrations for preschool, youth, adult and senior activities, all starting the week of October 3. See our online School Year 2016-17 Catalog* for classes & lessons, or download a PDF version *online version best viewed in Google Chrome.

Private Lesson Pre-Registration for the school year 2016-17 is OPEN Info/forms.
Courses visible online: now
Catalog available online: now
Group Class Registration: now
Classes and lesson begin: week of October 3
CMC is CLOSED 9/26 & 9/27 for staff training (PP&R-wide community center closure).

Poinsettia Sale 2016

THE "BUY PLANTS & GROW MUSICIANS" FUNDRAISER RETURNS!

Staff Changes

CMC acknowledges two teachers who have served the Center in additional capacities beyond class instruction. Jonathan Cheskin helped many students and families over the last six years as CMC’s instrument rental coordinator. He also worked very hard updating the instrument rental collection, improving the condition and usability of the equipment, and making more instruments available for rental.

Andrew Ehrlich (pictured with CMC faculty/chamber music coaches Heather Blackburn and Lucia Atkinson) was director of CMC’s youth chamber music program for a decade. Twice each year he sensitively auditioned every student and expertly place them in groups based on age, ability level, and more intangible areas such as temperament, then dug through the collected chamber works at CMC and other libraries to find just the right pieces for each ensemble. He provided assistance and feedback for programs, performances, and other issues that arose, collaborated with coaches, and recruited many local instructors as guest clinicians for master classes. Due to a consolidation of some administrative tasks performed by PP&R employees, the additional duties mentioned above are now assigned to office staff at CMC. Both Andrew and Jonathan will continue to teach at CMC, and Andrew remains in the chamber music program as a valued & collaborative coach. Thank you, Jonathan & Andrew!

LEADERS IN THE CMC OFFICE

Erik Velasquez and Ted Bryan are now a full-time part of the CMC staff. Erik has a Masters of Music degree in Cello Performance from the University of Texas in Arlington, where he was also a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Ted is a graduate of Reed College, musician, and 2nd generation CMC alumnus. Read more about Ted and Erik in our staff & faculty pages on our web site.

Milestones

Stephanie ("Stevie") Eubanks McDougal, 74, took her final bow on Aug. 29, 2016, in Portland. Stevie received her bachelor of fine arts in music performance from Stephens College (Columbia, Mo.) in 1962. In 1965, she moved to Portland and started a 38 year carrier in Oregon’s premier professional ensemble. In addition, she played in the West Coast Chamber Orchestra, and in retirement, she was delighted to play for the Newport (Oregon) Symphony. During her years in Oregon, Stevie taught dozens, if not hundreds, of cello students, both in her homes in Portland and Gleneden Beach, and at the Community Music Center in Portland for more than 30 years. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Lincoln City. For those not able to attend the event on Feb. 22, there will be an informal gathering at the Community Music Center (3350 SE Francis Street), on October 29th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Among the weddings involving CMC faculty this season is the union of Michelle Rahn (violin/viola) & Devin McCarthy, with ceremony in early October. Congratulations & best wishes for years of harmony together!

Water Test Notice

Dear Coommunity Music Center Customers,

Your safety is top priority at Portland Parks & Recreation. PP&R has been conducting testing for lead in drinking water at 20+ facilities this past summer.

CMC’s water has been tested for lead and we wanted to confirm that no test results show elevated lead levels.

On August 4, 2016, water samples at CMC were collected. The samples were analyzed at the Portland Water Bureau Laboratory. PP&R received results on August 17; they are posted at:

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/omf/71056

All water tested below the 20 parts per billion (ppb) threshold.

Consistent with guidance from the Portland Water Bureau and the Environmental Protection Agency, samples were taken from fixtures commonly used for drinking or cooking.

If you have any questions about the water test results, please contact Director.Abbate@portlandoregon.gov. To stay informed about water testing for lead at all PP&R and City of Portland facilities, please see this website: www.portlandoregon.gov/LeadInfo.

To learn more about the risk of lead exposure and simple steps you can take to reduce your family’s exposure to lead, visit www.leadline.org or

503-988-4000.

09/24/2016

School Year Announced!

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:23:03 GMT

School Year Announced!
CMC's fall catalog now available online

Check out the wide variety and depth of musical offerings at the Community Music Center for Fall 2016 and through the school year!

Private Lesson Pre-Registration for the school year 2016-17 is OPEN. (Deadline for returning-student priority: Aug. 30). Info/forms.
Courses visible online: Now
Catalog available online: Now
Group Class Registration: September 6
Classes and lesson begin: week of October 3

08/27/2016

Job Openings: Instructor for 2016-17 school year needed

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:25:42 GMT

Music Instructor Job Openings
Portland Parks & Recreation has openings for Group Piano Instructor and General Music/Orff Schulwerk Instructor at the Community Music Center, and Private Lesson Instructors on many instruments at the Rosewood Initiative (SE 162nd & Stark in Portland). Join a team of community-minded performing artist instructors. The positions are part-time; hours and days vary depending on employee's schedule and program hours, and are subject to enrollment. A degree in music and/or education is a strong plus. Pay is currently $24 - $35/hr depending on qualifications and experience, and the jobs start in early October.

Piano Group Class Instructor: http://www.pdxparks.org/job_board/output/files/PianoCMC.pdf

General Music/Orff Schulwerk Instructor: http://www.pdxparks.org/job_board/output/files/OrffMusicInstructor.pdf

Instrument Instructors (private lessons at Rosewood Initiative): http://www.pdxparks.org/job_board/output/files/Rosewood.pdf

To apply, see the listings at the links above, and send resume to Gregory Dubay, CMC Director, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. Employment depends in part on successful completion of hiring documents, including background & reference checks and eligibility to work in the US. Portland Parks and Recreation facility and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. Browse the PP&R job openings pages at: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/38305.

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

08/08/2016

June/July Notes

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 23:36:26 GMT

CMC Summer Begins July 5

Weekly youth and adult programs for July & August are about to start. Great classes like these below are just a few clicks away!

Early Childhood Music
Beginning Piano for Youth
Beginning Piano for Adults

Now's the time to register if you haven't already done so. Tuition is affordable for all, due to need-based scholarships. And CMC is comfortably air-conditioned! All programs are visible in our online catalog, and most take online registration at PortlandParks.org. Or call CMC at 503-823-3177

Music Camps & Workshops for Kids this Month

AGE 5 - 7

Basic Skills: FUNdamentals - Put down roots into the fundamental concepts of musicianship through methods that incorporate movement, creative expression & social interaction. Start to develop listening, singing & improvisation abilities. Gain introduction to musical terms & notation, too. Enroll for one or both weeks -- new concepts are covered in each session!

1050969 M W F 7/18-7/22 9:30am-11:30am Wagner
1050970 M W F 7/25-7/29 9:30am-11:30am Wagner

AGE 6 - 7

Kids on Keys - Musical games, listening activities, & hands-on practice will build a solid foundation for growth in piano skills.

1050058 M W 7/11-7/27 2:30pm-3:15pm WAITLISTING
1057045 M W 7/11-7/27 4:14pm-5pm NEWLY ADDED

AGE 7 - 10

Skills Level I: Mallet Madness! - Basic note-reading, improvisation & ear-training. This summer workshop focuses on playing xylophones of many different shapes and sizes. Explore, improvise, compose, & more! Enroll for one or both weeks – new concepts are covered in each session!

1050971 M W F 7/25-7/29 12:30pm-2:30pm Wagner
1050972 M W F 7/18-7/22 12:30pm-2:30pm Wagner

AGE 8 - 13

The Center Singers Youth Choir - Just try to catch your breath in this high-energy group for young voices! Develop singing techniques, note-reading skills, and accuracy of pitch & rhythm, while making lasting friendships. (Age: 8 – 13)

Theme: Songs from the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
1052912 M Tu W Th F 7/18 - 7/22 10am to Noon Edson

Free Tickets

We are excited to offer CMC students & parents free tickets to Chamber Music Northwest's July 2nd All-Stars concert. Use the code "CMC" at online checkout to reserve your seats! (The code is valid for section A and Section B seating - Adult price tickets). Seats are subject to availability.

We are also proud to say that CMC Alumnus Brandon Garbot is a Protégé Artist at Chamber Music Northwest this summer. Congratulations, Brandon!

06/27/2016

Silent Auction 2016

Thu, 19 May 2016 18:35:07 GMT

Silent Auction 2016

Get your bids in to win big for CMC, at our annual Silent Auction, May 23 - June 8 in the CMC auditorium. Choose from concert tickets, dining experiences, health services, recreation, and more! No purchase necessary to bid. Thanks to the generous donors below, all proceeds go to support need-based scholarships and other programs at the Center.

Donor/Company	URL
Sam Adelman OD	eyepdx.com
Alder Creek Kayak, Canoe, Raft & SUP	aldercreek.com
Annie Bloom's Books	annieblooms.com
Broadway Rose Theatre Company	broadwayrose.org
Campbell Salgado Studio	campbellsalgado.com
Chamber Music Northwest	cmnw.org
Janet Dubay, LMT, CRS	dubaysynergy.com
Friends of Chamber Music	focm.org
Higgins Restaurant and Bar	higginsportland.com
Kennedy Violins	kennedyviolins.com
McMenamins	mcmenamins.com
Multnomah Arts Center	multnomahartscenter.org
NW Children's Theater & School	nwcts.org
Oregon Ballet Theatre	obt.org
Oregon Historical Society	ohs.org
Oregon Repertory Singers	orsingers.org
Oregon Symphony	orsymphony.org
Paloma Clothing	palomaclothing.com
Pearl Bakery	pearlbakery.com
Por Que No	porquenotacos.com
Portland Baroque Orchestra	pbo.org
Portland Center Stage	pcs.org
Portland Children's Museum	portlandcm.org
Portland Music Company	portlandmusiccompany.com
Portland Nursery	portlandnursery.com
Portland Parks and Rec	portlandoregon.gov/parks/38284
Portland Piano International	portlandpiano.org
Portland Youth Philharmonic	portlandyouthphil.org
The Portland Ballet	theportlandballet.org
Third Angle New Music	thirdangle.org
Upper Westside Play Gym	upperwestsideplaygym.com
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra	vancouversymphony.org

05/19/2016

CMC Inc. Annual Meeting

Thu, 19 May 2016 18:44:25 GMT

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING

The non-profit Community Music Center Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, June 3 at 7:00 pm in the CMC Auditorium. Agenda includes election of members to the CMC Inc. Board of Directors and other such business as shall legally come before the membership. Voting members are individuals who have donated at least $35 to CMC Inc. in the fiscal year, current students of CMC 18 years or older, and/or parents of youth students at CMC. A full agenda and minutes from prior year will be posted at CMC. Contact the Director if you have any questions, or wish to learn more about serving on the CMC Inc. Board.

05/18/2016

CMC eNotes for March 2016

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 01:24:17 GMT

CMC Notes for March 2016 - Download our print version (PDF)

Faculty Concert 2016

Have you seen your teacher perform, yet? Join us for a spectacular demonstration of astounding musicianship from our wonderful performing artist instructors. Sunday Evening, April 3, 7:00 pm at CMC.

The performers donate their services to raise funds for the Center's scholarship program. Information and tickets.

Spring Term starts Mar 28

New Beginning Piano classes available starting the week of March 28th:

New Session of Preschool-age Music classes from March 29th.

Spring session of Old-time/Folk music for adults starts March 31:

Jam Session & Sing-Along

We also have limited space in continuing classes and ensembles for youth and adults. See our online catalog or give us a call at 503-823-3177.

Summer Chamber Camp & Orchestra now taking registrations
Join our teams for serious fun

In "Chamber Groups", play trios, quartets or other works for strings, winds & piano with peers. In "Chamber Orchestra: Baroque Rules!" get into the minds of composers like Bach, Telemann & Vivaldi, and discover new takes on old rules while playing masterpieces of the era.

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES

Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 15

Chamber: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Orchestra: 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Concert on Saturday, July 16, 2:00 pm

Now enrolling for placement auditions, which occur June 2, 4, & 6. Call CMC at 503-823-3177 to sign up. More information online.

Calendar Reminders for CMC Students

Students are automatically rolled over to Spring Term with tuition due by the first day of the new term. If you aren't continuing to Spring Term, please notify the CMC office right away. Note: early childhood music, senior piano, and Jam Session Sing-along do not roll over; students in these activities need to re-register for spring term to continue.
Please help us keep staff costs down by making sure your account is paid and up to date. You can access your account online at www.portlandparks.org (click on 'register now', and sign in using your email address - don't create a new account if you are currently enrolled, instead use 'forgot my password'). Late fees apply to accounts over two weeks overdue.
CMC is closed for maintenance March 22 - 25 (spring break). See our hours and school dates page for all our term dates and holiday closures.
Summer is coming! Our catalog will be ready in early April, registration begins April 18.

Job Opening: PP&R Arts & Culture Manager

A new position is open in Portland Parks & Recreation for manager of Arts, Culture, and Special Events. Applications being taken through 3/28/16 at portlandonline.gov. More information on the City's job page.

Free Concert Offer: Columbia Symphony

A limited number of audience outreach tickets are available for CMC families to CSO concerts on March 18th (Downtown Portland) and March 20th (Mt Hood Community College) featuring Ida Kavafian, violinist. See the Columbia Symphony website for full details, and pick up a ticket or two from the CMC office (no phone calls, please).

This e-mail is sent to students from Winter Term 2016, and those who have asked to be on our e-mail list on CMC's online system or at PortlandParks.org. To subscribe to our on-going e-mail list for items like the CMC E-Newsletter, create an account or go to www.communitymusiccenter.org. If you have an account you can adjust your preferences by logging in. To opt-out of receiving more e-mails from this system, use the link below.

03/11/2016

CMC Notes for February 2016

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:49:05 GMT

Family Friday: Hansel & Gretel

Friday, February 19 at 7:15 pm. Free (suggested donation of $5 for individual and $15 for family).

Enjoy the timeless fairy tale set to a melody-full classical score. Pianists Momoko Muramatsu and Maria Garcia perform an abridged version as piano duo, with narrator Susan Smallsreed. Snacks, and group activity after the concert, too!

See the Family Friday website for more information.

Faculty Concert 2016

Have you seen your teacher perform, yet? Join us for a spectacular demonstration of astounding musicianship from our wonderful performing artist instructors. Sunday Evening, April 3, 2016 at CMC.

The performers donate their services to raise funds for the Center's scholarship program. Information and tickets.

Spring Registration starts Feb. 22

New Beginning Piano classes available starting the week of March 28th:

New Session of Preschool-age Music classes from March 29th.

Spring session of Old-time/Folk music for adults starts March 31:

Jam Session & Sing-Along

We also have limited space in continuing classes and ensembles for youth and adults. See our online catalog or give us a call at 503-823-3177.

Calendar Reminders for CMC Students

CMC is closed on Monday, Feb. 15 for Presidents Day
Students are automatically rolled over to Spring Term with tuition due by the first day of the new term. This rollover will occur on Tuesday, Feb. 16. If you aren't continuing to Spring Term, please notify the CMC office right away. Note: early childhood music, senior piano, and Jam Session Sing-along do not roll over; students in these activities need to re-register for spring term to continue.
Please make help us keep staff costs down by making sure your account is paid and up to date. You can access your account online at www.portlandparks.org (click on 'register now', and sign in using your email address - don't create a new account if you are currently enrolled, instead use 'forgot my password'). Late fees apply to accounts over two weeks overdue.

02/12/2016

CMC Notes for January

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 22:52:11 GMT

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

Want to try 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
Basic Skills
The Center Singers - Youth Choir

ADULT:
Jam Session & Sing-Along
Piano Group Lessons
Piano Beginning for Seniors

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

Parent Workshop: Making Practice Playful
A free session on January 16

Now that the work of learning an instrument has started, how can you help your child keep making progress in the practice room? Get the answer to this question & others with an introduction to a variety of musical games & motivational strategies that work for beginning youth students of all ages. Hosted by CMC instructor Elizabeth Peyton.

Meets Saturday, January 16, 1:30-3:00 in the CMC auditorium. The session is for parents and is free to all, but please register online or call us at 503-823-3177 to help the instructor plan. More information online.

CMC Office Notes

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.

Office Staff Changes in January
After 10 years at CMC, Rachel Telesmanick is stepping down from her post in the latter part of January. Kari Kjome, currently the CMC Registrar, will serve in Rachel's position on an interim basis, and Erik Nils Velasques will be the temporary Registrar. You can see their biographies online. It will be a big change to have Rachel gone, and we will all miss her very much. With Kari, Erik, Ted, Andy, Meg, and Brendan on staff, we'll have a great CMC office team for 2016!

Inclement Weather Policy
Closures due to bad weather are tied to Portland's public school districts. Closure announcements will also be available on the CMC phone greeting (503-823-3177), Facebook and Twitter by 8 am on affected days. If CMC isn't closed but local conditions prevent you from attending a regular class or lesson, please notify the CMC office at 503-823-3177. See the PP&R Inclement Weather Policy.

01/07/2016

Notes from CMC for December

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:43:18 GMT

Family Friday December 11
Your neighborhood night out with the kids...and Tchaikovsky!

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).

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

12/11/2015

A Way to Help for #GivingTuesday

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:33:50 GMT

Go Social for CMC!

Here's a fun way to help CMC for #GivingTuesday: set up your own social fundraising page! Your page will send donations to CMC's Annual Fund Drive to support the great cause of helping low-income families afford music lessons and classes.

You can establish your own goal, add your own picture and story, and share it via email, Facebook, Twitter, and more. It is easy to get started. Click this link and select the box that says "Become a Fundraiser".

Establish your social fundraising page by #GivingTuesday (Nov. 24), and reach a goal of $100 or more by Nov. 30, 2015, we'll give you a free set of 12 Instrument of Art note cards with our appreciation.

If a simple donation is more your style, we gratefully receive gifts of any level. Learn more about CMC's Annual Fund and donate now.

Thank you for helping CMC build harmony in our community!

11/17/2015

November News

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:46:18 GMT

Parent Workshop - Nov. 14
Try our new free series for parents of string students

Announcing the 2nd Parent Workshop, this Saturday, November 14 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm at CMC. It’s free! (Advanced registration requested – see below).

Making Practice Playful
Now that the honeymoon period is over, how do I help my child keep momentum on their new instrument? Get the answer to this question & others with an introduction to a variety of musical games & motivational strategies that work for beginning youth students of all ages. Gain new ideas for introducing less stress into practice routines. Meet other parents to share experiences & “ah-ha” moments, & get valuable feedback to help support your child’s musical journey. If you have a good practice game to share with the group, please bring it! Snacks & refreshments provided. Instructor: Elizabeth Peyton.

Appropriate for parents of children ages 4-15 who are in their first or second year of lessons on any instrument. (Not intended for children to participate.)

Participants may bring:

an instrument (either their own or their child's)
a smartphone, if you have one (teacher will show different practice apps)
a stuffed animal, playing cards, dice, or any game you’ve invented yourself!

To register, call CMC at 503-823-3177 or register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks using your account associated with the email address I used for this message to you (don’t create a new account). Course number is 1038872.

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!

*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.

CMC Calendar Notes

CMC is OPEN with NORMAL SCHEDULE on Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)

THANKSGIVING WEEK - private lessons on Monday and Tuesday only; no group classes Thanksgiving week. See our online schedule and handy year-at-a-glance calendar for more information.

11/13/2015

October eNotes

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 20:04:45 GMT

Poinsettia Time
Buy plants, grow musicians, in our annual fundraiser for music scholarships

Make plans for the holidays now and help young musicians at the same time, by purchasing beautiful poinsettias from CMC.

Order now (online, by phone, or in person) and pick up your plants in early December - just in time for holiday decorations and gifts. Save $1 per plant on must items by placing your order by Oct. 18.

Choose from XMas Day Red, White Star, Lipstick Pink and Red Glitter (new this year - nearly all red with white sparkles), in several size options.

Parent Workshops - starting Oct. 10
Try our new free series for parents of string students

Announcing the first Parent Workshop, this Saturday, October 10 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm at CMC. Appropriate for parents of children ages 4-12 who are in their first or second year of lessons - violin or cello. (Not intended for children to participate.)

Holding it Together in the Practice Room – a Primer for Parents
A strong foundation in posture and position is so important for a student’s success on an instrument, but gravity can take a toll between lessons such that progress might be lost each week. This workshop will give you tips and pointers to help you focus your child on bow hold, left-hand position & stance at home, allowing your young learner to move more quickly on to songs and pieces. Also get some assistance with note reading, and instrument tuning, too. Meet other parents! Snacks provided! Instructors: Elizabeth Peyton and Heather Blackburn.

Participants should bring:

an instrument (either their own or their child's)
current pieces being worked on by the child at home (such as Suzuki book)
instrument tuner if you have one (look into download a tuning app such as "Violin Multi-Tuner" created by Martin Britz)

It is free! Advanced registration requested. To register, call CMC at 503-823-3177 or register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks using your account associated with the email address used for this message to you (don’t create a new account). Course number is 1038871.

For a full list of events at CMC, see our online concert calendar.

Quintet to Benefit CMC
Mousai Remix will perform a concert of chamber music featuring the "American" String Quartet in F Major by Dvorak and the Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings on Sunday, October 25. Admission is suggested donation of $10/person ($15/family). Concert is at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm.
Mousai Remix is a critically acclaimed group of Oregon Symphony musicians including CMC instructor Jennifer Arnold (pictured upper right). The musicians are donating their services to support need-based scholarships for music education at the Community Music Center.

10/10/2015

New Classes for Fall Term 2015

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 02:53:36 GMT

New Classes for Fall 2015

In addition to Community Music Center's comprehensive list of classes and activities, we offer the following new selections for Fall 2015. Registration is open now, and classes start the last week of September, so enroll today! Call 503-823-3177 or register online using the hyperlinks below or browsing www.PortlandParks.org.

Launch Pad To Learning age: 3.5 - 5 years - now at an after-school time (Thurs. at 3:00 pm)

Blast off into sounds & creativity! Develop cognitive, social & musical skills through methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Songs, games & movement activate body & mind. Play easy percussion & melody instruments, too! Caregiver remains in the building during class.

Th 3pm-3:45pm 10/1-12/10 Bechtell $94/term

Exploring the Guitar age: 16 & up

Want to find out if guitar is for you? Give it a try in a supportive group setting that’s more affordable than private lessons. Get the basics of classical, folk & popular styles, including chording and song accompaniment. Find comfort on the instrument and reveal your own style. This is a stand-alone, one term session designed to introduce the basics of guitar. For three-term, progressive class, see Guitar Group Lessons Level 1 on this page. Guitar rentals available at CMC. (Beginners can also choose the school-year long class Guitar Group Lessons Level 1).

Tu 7pm-8pm 9/29-12/8 Adams $145/term

Jam Session & Sing-Along age: 14 & up

Convene with other enthusiasts in a friendly environment to sing, play an instrument, improvise & practice reading from a lead sheet or learn tunes by ear. Discover & play folk, dance & popular music from generations past that are still enjoyed today. Come together as a group

to meet new friends & make music with others. Vocalists & all acoustic instrumentalists welcome. Bring your guitar, banjo, accordion, fiddle or whatever instrument you have on hand! This is a medium-skill level class. For instrumentalists: basic knowledge of I, IV, V, ii & vi chords in the keys of C, D, F & G. For vocalists: ability to match pitch. While geared towards adults, families playing music together are encouraged to join in. This is a stand-alone session that repeats in winter & spring.

Th 6:15pm-7:15pm Begins 10/1 Markham $92/term

Contemporary Recorder age: 14 & up

Reach beyond the Renaissance & re-discover favorites new & old from the 17th century & later. Exploration of styles such as classical, jazz & popular will deepen appreciation for this versatile instrument. Prerequisite: knowledge of all fingerings & intermediate sight-reading.

Th 7:30pm-8:30pm Markham begins 10/1 $145/term

For full information on all CMC's programs, see www.communitymusiccenter.org.

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09/10/2015

August eNotes

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 05:12:37 GMT

Summer Term Continues
New activities for all ages in August

The season is far from over! We've got classes, camps, & workshops for preschoolers, school-age youth, and adults - all in air-conditioned comfort.

Creepers & Toddlers Explore*    Youth age: 6 - 23 months
1029990     Tu 10am-10:45am      8/4-8/25      Pazienza
1030005     W   10am-10:45am      8/5-8/26      Pazienza
1030006     Sa   10am-10:45am      8/8-8/29      Pazienza

Exploring Together*                   Youth age: 2 - 3.5 years
1030015     Tu 9:15am-10am        8/4-8/25      Pazienza
1030017     W   9:15am-10am        8/5-8/26      Pazienza
1030018     Sa   9:15am-10am        8/8-8/29      Pazienza

Launch Pad To Learning*           Youth age: 3.5 - 5 years
1030027     Tu 11am-11:45am      8/4-8/25      Pazienza
1030029     Sa   11am-11:45am      8/8-8/29      Pazienza

The Center Singers Choir*    Youth age: 8 - 13
1030142     M-F    10am-12pm      8/17-8/21     Edson

Voice Group Lessons Level 1* Adults age: 18 & up
1030060 Tu & Th 6:30pm-7:30pm 8/4-8/27 Briscoe

Broadway & Movie Melodies Adults age: 16 & up
1030045 Tu & Th 7:30pm-8:30pm 8/4-8/27 Briscoe

The Joy of Listening* Adults and Youth age: 14 & up
1032104 W 7pm-9pm 8/5-8/26 Edson

* indicates no prior experience necessary

Browse our easy online catalog for full course listing and description. As always, need-based scholarship is available for those who qualify. Call 503-823-3177 for more information.

Youth Chamber Program Auditions
Now taking enrollment for our ensembles in the school year

Play trios, quartets or other works for strings, winds & piano with peers! Days and times are assigned based on student's and coachers availability. Coachings are one 45-minute session per week for 30 weeks during the school year. 10% discount for CMC String Lesson Program students. Violists and cellists receive a 20% discount. Registration deadline: August 31, 2015 See program information online.

How to Apply
Call the CMC office at 503-823-3177 to schedule a 15 minute audition for one of the following dates.
Tuesday, August 25 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Thursday, August 27 3:00 - 6:30 pm
Monday, August 31 3:30 - 7:30 pm

Fall Term and School-Year Registration Coming
Catalog available online Aug. 3 and in print by Aug. 10
Pre-register for private lessons from Aug. 10
Register for group classes all ages from Aug. 17

Historic Sale
The book Community Music Center: the First 60 Years - a Musical History is now on sale at CMC's online store.

Both a historical profile and memory album, this book lays out the fascinating story of Portland’s Community Music Center, from the early inspirational movements in local arts education, to the vision of CMC’s founders, the accomplishments of students, and the significant resources and thriving community of the Center today.

08/01/2015

Mayor proclaims Sunday, June 7, 2015 to be Community Music Center Day in Portland

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:55:00 GMT

Mayor proclaims Sunday, June 7, 2015 to be Community Music Center Day in Portland

The following Resolution was adopted by City Council on Wednesday, June 3. Join us for the 60th Anniversary Celebration on June 7.

"WHEREAS, the City of Portland encourages and supports public/private partnership programs that offer arts education at affordable cost; and

WHEREAS, it is the mission of Portland Parks & Recreation to provide and coordinate recreation services and programs that contribute to the health and well-being of residents of all ages and abilities, especially youth; and

WHEREAS, in 1955, under the leadership of Portland Parks & Recreation Director Dorothea Lensch and Program Director Robert Crowley, music classes began at Knott Street Community Center (now called Matt Dishman Community Center); and

WHEREAS, Community Music Center Inc., a non-profit organization formed in 1960, provides need-based scholarships, low-cost instrument rentals, music library, and supplements the City’s general fund now by over $100,000 a year, allowing affordable access to high-quality music education for hundreds of students; and

WHEREAS, the City/non-profit partnership at CMC now serves almost 1000 youth and adult participants a week in music classes and activities, and hosts over 4,500 attendees at more than 150 diverse, free and low-cost musical performances each year; and

WHEREAS, the Community Music Center Inc. has commissioned a book to be written about the history of the Community Music Center, due to be released June 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the students, instructors, alumni and volunteers of the Community Music Center celebrate the 60th anniversary with a performance festival and community event at Reed College on June 7, 2015

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Charlie Hales, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim Sunday, June 7, 2015 to be Community Music Center Day in Portland and encourage all citizens to recognize and support CMC for its important work and contributions to Portland arts and culture."

Photo: Commissioner Amanda Fritz with CMC Director Gregory Dubay in Council Chambers holding Mayor's proclamation.

06/04/2015

Galactic Twinkle has special star

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:52:59 GMT

Galactic Twinkle has special star

On Sunday afternoon, June 7th, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Community Music Center (CMC) has scheduled a “Galactic Twinkle”, a giant audience participation performance of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”, as part of its 60th anniversary celebration at Reed College in Portland, OR.

Multnomah County Commissioner Jules Bailey will lead the ensemble of "twinklers". Does that make him "Guardian of the Galaxy"? You judge! In any case, you are going to want to tweet this.

We are expecting over a hundred children and adults to participate, mostly on violin, but anyone age 4 or more with a portable instrument is invited to play along and be a 'star'. NOTE to performers: we will play it in D Major.

What: Galactic Twinkle, part of Community Music Center's 60th Anniversary Performance Festival & Community Event

Where: Reed College Kaul Auditorium, SE 28th Ave & Woodstock St, in Portland. Other events in the Reed Performing Arts Complex, and Chapel. Free event parking in any of Reed’s three lots on campus.

When: Sunday, June 7, 2015; The Galactic Twinkle will occur at the end of a 2 pm concert - sometime between 3:00 and 3:30 pm - as part of the performance festival that runs all afternoon and evening from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Cost: Free, with suggested donation of $10 to benefit CMC. No advance registration is required to participate, however seating may be limited, so early arrival is advised. Auditorium doors open at 1:30 pm, and all seats are unreserved.

PRESS: Please check in at the Kaul Auditorium lobby welcome table.

About the Event

The Galactic Twinkle is part of a day-long event that celebrates 60 years of music education in PP&R with a performance festival and community event. Over 300 students, instructors, and CMC alumni perform for the public in seven inspiring concerts throughout the day on Sunday, June 7, 2015.

The event is to thank the community for 60 years of support for the Center and its programs, to demonstrate the breadth and depth of services provided by CMC, and to raise funds that provide equity of access to quality music instruction programs for all ages. It is made possible by the Wintz Family Foundation and sponsored by local area businesses, so that all net proceeds benefit the Community Music Center’s music scholarship program for students in need.

Why Jules Bailey?

Multnomah County Commissioner Jules Bailey is an alumnus of PP&R's Community Music Center, taking violin lessons there as a child. We asked him to participate as a role model for the young students at the event, to show that the study of music is an important part of a well-rounded education whether one's career path leads to music, public service, or other fields.

Why Twinkle?

The June 7th "Galactic Twinkle" event is intended to demonstrate the universal value of music education, and may establish a record for number of people playing “Twinkle” at one time.

The melody for "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is used in music education because it is so widely known to young children (it shares the same melody with "Bah, Bah, Black Sheep" and the "ABC Song"). Dr. Sinichi Suzuki created the Suzuki method that has every beginning student play the tune in several variations.

What is the record for largest Twinkle performance?

The Suzuki Association of the Americas has no record yet for the largest performance of "Twinkle" in Oregon, so the June 7 event will definitely set the bar for them. Guinness Book of Records does not separate record categories by the song. According to Guinness, the largest violin ensemble violin ensemble featured 4,645 participants and was achieved by the Changhua County Government (Chinese Taipei) at Changhua Stadium, Chinese Taipei, on 17th of September, 2011. While the June 7 Galactic Twinkle event will not make the Guinness Book, it will surely be an impressive assembly worthy of capturing in photos and videos.

Who wrote Twinkle?

According to Wikipedia: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" lyrics are from an early 19th-century English poem by Jane Taylor, "The Star". It is sung to the tune of the French melody Ah! vous dirai-je, maman, which was published in 1761 and later arranged by several composers including Mozart with Twelve Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman".

Note: events are subject to change. For the latest information and more details, call CMC at 503-823-3177, or browse www.CommunityMusicCenter.org.

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves hundreds of families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities. Benefit events such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund that enables students to follow their dreams in music.

For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.

06/01/2015

CMC Silent Auction Now Humming

Thu, 28 May 2015 02:55:09 GMT

Silent Auction 2015

Thanks to generous local businesses and other donors, CMC offers concert tickets, dining, and other items for bidding through June 7, 2015. It is fun and easy - no purchase nesessary to bid.

Stop by the Community Music Center lobby now through June 6th and make your mark to win valuable items. On June 7th the acution moves to the 60th Anniversary Event at Reed College for final bids, and wraps up 15 minutes after the final concert that evening.

Donors to the auction include businesses listed below. CMC thanks them for their support of music education in Portland!

Donor/Company	URL
¿Por Que No?	www.porquenotacos.com
Annie Bloom's Books	www.annieblooms.com
Broadway Rose Theatre Company	www.broadwayrose.org
Campbell Salgado Studio	www.campbellsalgado.com
Daedalus Books	www.daedalusbooks.com
Daedalus Books	www.daedalusbooks.com
David Kerr Violin Shop	www.kerrviolins.com
Higgins Restaurant & Bar	www.higginsportland.com
Hopworks	www.hopworksbeer.com
Janet Dubay, LMT, CRS	www.dubaysynergy.com
Kennedy Violins	www.kennedyviolins.com
Lompoc Pubs & Brewery	www.lompocbrewing.com
McMenamins	www.mcmenamins.com
Multnomah Arts Center	www.multnomahartscenter.org
Northwest Children's Theater and School	www.nwcts.org
Oregon Ballet Theatre	www.obt.org
Oregon Historical Society	www.ohs.org
Oregon Repertory Singers	www.orsingers.org
Oregon Symphony	www.orsymphony.org
Paloma Clothing	www.palomaclothing.com
Pizzicato	www.pizzicatopizza.com
Portland Ballet	www.theportlandballet.org
Portland Baroque Orchestra	www.pbo.org
Portland Children's Museum	www.portlandcm.org
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra	www.columbiasymphony.org
Portland Eye Care	www.eyepdx.com
Portland Nursery	www.portlandnursery.com
Portland Parks & Rec Aquatic Division	www.portlandparks.org
Portland Youth Philharmonic	www.portlandyouthphil.org
Portland Youth Philharmonic	www.portlandyouthphil.org
The Development LTD	www.thedevelopmentltd.com
Tierra Educational Center	www.tierracenter.com
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra	www.vancouversymphony.org

05/27/2015

CMC Publishes its History

Mon, 25 May 2015 17:25:26 GMT

CMC Book Now On Sale
Community Music Center: the First 60 Years - a Musical History is now on sale at CMC's online store. Pre-order by June 7 and save 20%!

Author Don Nelson pulls this all together from dozens of hours of interviews and albums of archival materials to create a combined historical and modern-day account of the Community Music that is sure to be a captivating read for anyone interested in Portland’s history and a cherished keepsake for any CMC student - past or
present.

Nelson’s previous works include Pictorial History of St. Johns, South Park Blocks – A Neighborhood History, Bethany: A Community in Transition, available from the author at dnelsonbooks@aol.com.

05/25/2015

CMC Notes for May 2015

Fri, 15 May 2015 00:06:13 GMT

Spring Campaign: 60 for 60

CMC is celebrating 60 years of supporting public music education through Portland Parks & Recreation! As part of its 60th Anniversary, CMC Inc. is launching a “60 for 60” campaign to raise $60,000 to help CMC grow and serve more students.

Please consider a substantial gift or pledge. If just 90 CMC friends stepped up with a $600 pledge or gift -- that’s only $50/month for one year -- our goal would be reached. Our “60 for 60” fund will support additional deserving students when high quality music education is becoming more out of reach for many families.

For more information and to make a donation, see our 60 for 60 campaign page. Thank you for your support of CMC and music students in need.

Sincerely,

-Gregory Dubay, Director & Kathy Schroeder, CMC Inc. Board President

Family Friday May 15: White Rhino Marimba
You'll want to stampede in to hear White Rhino at the final Family Friday concert of the season. The short one-hour concert with no intermission starts at 7:15 pm, and is free with suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 for families. With inexpensive snacks and no 'shushing' allowed, the event is ideal for families with young children. More info.

Be sure to check out our full and up-to-date event calendar online for lots of affordable fun for the family!

Summer Newsletter

Catch all the latest notes from CMC in our periodic mailing of classes, concerts and special events. Now available online and in mailboxes soon!

Registration is now OPEN for CMC's sessions of Camps and Workshops. Everything is online, ready to view at PortlandParks.org (click on Register Now). Contact us to request a brochure or get questions answered. Call us at 503-823-3177.

Teams for Teens & Tweens

Our Chamber Music summer intensive and Chamber Orchestra for youth age 8 - 18 make a great camp experience to cap the school year and launch into summer. The program dates are July 6 - 18, with Auditions June 1 - 6. There is limited enrollment, so learn more and enroll today!

AUDITIONS: June 1, 3:00 - 7:00 pm; June 5, 3:00 - 7:00 pm; June 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 17 (concert Sat. July 18). Chamber groups meet 11:00 - 1:00 pm; Orchestra rehearses: 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

60th Celebration
Community Event Caps Six Decades

The public is invited to join CMC students, faculty, alumni and other friends at the 60th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 7th at Reed College. Made possible by the Wintz Family Foundation, all net proceeds benefit CMC. See our event page for the latest information on performing groups.

Anniversary Sponsors: All Classical Portland, The Development LTD, David Kerr Violin Shop, & Portland Eye Care

Event Sponsors: Design/One/One, Tierra Educational Center, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Volunteers: Lend a hand with photography/videography, ushering, ticket & book sales, and other wanted skills. If you'd like to be involved, contact the Director at cmc@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-3177.

CMC Pens Its History

Who brought the Community Music Center into existence, and what were the influences that helped it germinate, grow and thrive? How many firehouses has CMC occupied? Which year did CMC move to the basement of a church and why? Answers to these and many other questions will be illuminated soon in a new book by local author/historian Don Nelson.

Commissioned by the non-profit CMC Inc., the book will lay out the fascinating story of Portland’s Community Music Center, from the early inspirational movements in local arts education, to the vision of CMC’s founders, the accomplishments of students, and the significant resources and thriving community of the Center today.

Read more about it in our Press Room, and join us for the book release and signing on June 7.

05/14/2015

Summer is READY!

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 02:13:59 GMT

Announcing SUMMER at CMC
Camps, Classes, and more in store
Registration is now OPEN for CMC's June, July & August sessions of Camps & Workshops. Enrollment for all other summer courses begins April 20, but everything is now online, ready to view at Portland Parks & Recreation online system.

Our usual full range of programs for all ages is there, plus we have new camps, workshops, and courses as well. Printed brochures will be mailed the week of April 13 to prior CMC participants since March 2014. See our online catalog (pdf format), or contact us at 503-823-3177 to get your questions answered.

04/10/2015

April eNews

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 01:40:08 GMT

Piano Fairy Tale Comes to Life
XX Digitus Duo performs Tchaikovsky’s "Sleeping Beauty" in an abridged version with piano four hands & narrator on Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 PM. Momoko Muramatsu joins CMC faculty Shera Sinell and Maria Garcia in this captivating setting of the classic tale. Admission is free, with suggested free-will donation to the artists of $5 (individual)/$15 (family).

Eugene-based ensemble to Benefit CMC

The Columbia Piano Trio performs Beethoven and Schumann on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 PM. Violinist Fritz Gearhart, cellist Andrew Kolb, & pianist Nathalie Fortin, renowned soloist and chamber musicians, are offering this not-to-be-missed recital as a benefit for CMC's Chamber Music Education program.

Tickets $10 individuals / $5 students & seniors (free admission for CMC students & their immediate family, and also to CMC Inc. donors of $100 or more from Nov. 1, 2014).

Info/reservations online or call: 503-823-3177.

Encore! The group will also teach a master class featuring CMC's school-year youth chamber groups on April 11, 1:30 - 3:00 PM at CMC, free and open to the public, no tickets/reservations required.

Family Friday April 17
Bring in Spring with Bluegrass

Find a way to come hear Lost Creek Bluegrass Band at the April 17 Family Friday concert. Brian Donnelly – fiddle, Dave Dowdy – banjo/vocals, Grant Raddon – guitar/vocals, Kirk Miller – mandolin/vocals, Will Rausch – bass/vocals.Family Friday concert deliver a driving blend of bluegrass and old time standards with terrific vocal harmonies and tasteful instrumentation.

The short one-hour concert with no intermission starts at 7:15 pm, and is free with suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 for families. With inexpensive snacks and no 'shushing' allowed, the event is ideal for families with young children. More info.

Be sure to check out our full and up-to-date event calendar online for lots of affordable fun for the family!

Teams for Teens & Tweens

AUDITIONS: June 1, 3:00 - 7:00 pm; June 5, 3:00 - 7:00 pm; June 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES: Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 17 (concert Sat. July 18). Chamber groups meet 11:00 - 1:00 pm; Orchestra rehearses: 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

We Are Summer!
Camps, Classes, and more in store

Registration is now OPEN for CMC's sessions of Camps and Workshops. Enrollment for all other courses begins April 20, and everything is online, ready to view at PortlandParks.org (click on Register Now).

Printed catalogs will be mailed the week of April 13, to prior CMC participants since March 2014 - others are urged to look online at www.communitymusiccenter.org (after April 6) or contact us to request a brochure or get questions answered. Call us at 503-823-3177.

60th Celebration
Community Event Caps Six Decades

In addition to attending, there are many ways to support the anniversary festival and CMC.

Student Alumni & Former Faculty - We want to hear from you! Consider joining an event as a participant, too.
Business Sponsors - Get significant exposure and boost the local economy with cash sponsorships and in-kind donations for our silent auction.
Individuals - Give your financial applause by sponsoring a performer or group with a tax-deductible donation.
Volunteers - Lend a hand with photography/videography, ushering, ticket & book sales, and other wanted skills.

If you'd like to be involved, contact the Director at cmc@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-3177.

CMC Pens Its History
Save the date: Sunday, June 7, 2015

Read more about it in our Press Room, and join us for the book release and signing on June 7.

04/03/2015

CMC Pens its Musical History

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:51:29 GMT

CMC PENS ITS MUSICAL HISTORY

Nelson pulls this all together from dozens of hours of interviews, albums of photos & news articles, and volumes of CMC archives to create an accurate and detailed account that is sure to be a captivating read for anyone interested in Portland’s history, and a cherished keepsake for any CMC student - past or present. (See below for a preview listing of CMC faculty & board members.)

His previous works include Pictorial History of St. Johns, South Park Blocks - a Neighborhood History, Bethany: A Community in Transition, and Historic Photos of Portland, all available at Powell’s Books or at dnelsonbooks@aol.com.

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Below is a draft listing of CMC Faculty and Board members through time. Did we miss anyone? Let us know! Faculty and board members will be listed in the CMC book to be published in Spring 2015.

CMC Faculty

1955 - 2015

Steven Adams

Tina Alexander

Sherry Anderson

Jennifer Arnold

Jeffrey Ashton

Clarisse Atcherson

Lucia Atkinson

K Atwood

Lois Bachhuber

Paige Baker

Phil Baldino

Michael Barnes

Blayne Barnes

Bernie Barron

Kelly Bechtell

George Bell

Scott Belleri

Brian Bennett

Margaret Bichteler

Heather Blackburn

Aaron Bloom

Naomi Blumberg

Rachel Blumberg

Rachel Bogan

Annette Bork

Casey Bozell

Anna Briscoe

Megan Brown

Leslie Brunton

Richard Burke

Kathy Burroghs

Lily Burton

Monica Carstens

Laurienne Cassella

George Cheshier

Jonathan Cheskin

Hong Chou

Carolyn Clark

Robert Coburn

Carl Coggins

Beverly Conway

Jamie Conzatti

Dena Conzatti

Jerome Couture

John Cox

Robert Crowley

Steven Dahlke

Curtis Daily

Lisa Davidson

Jane Day

Evan Denton

Akbar DePriest

Janice Deschene

Marilyn De Oliveira

Mary Douglas

Jonathan Dubay

Roman Dukson

Mary Margaret Dundore

Anthony Dyer

David Eby

Tracey Edson

Andrew Ehrlich

Andrew Emert

P. Emil

Shirley Englund

Scott Esty

Joe Etlinger

Charles Farmer

Adrius Faruolo

Douglas Ferguson

Lynne Finch

Robert Findley

Trevor Fitzpatrick

Kathleen Follett

Christopher Fotinakis

Gregory Fox

Marian Fox

Michael Foxman

Whitney Frisch

Laura Frizzell

Janice Gallop

Maria Garcia

Bonnie Garrett

Myriam Gendron-Dupont

Cynthia Gerdes

Neal Gittleman

Janice Gorton

Simon Grimes

Michael Grossman

Luise Grube

Gyrid Gustafson

Michael Hanson

Lisa Hanson

Phil Hanson

Sarah Hart

Kayla Hermann

Anita Herron

Lynda Hess

Hannah Hillebrand

Karen Hilley

Mrs. Hiransomboon

Leslie Hirsch

Randy Hobson

Walter Hogsett

Ramona Holmes

Lee Howard

John Hubbard

William Hunt

Nancy Ives

Amer Jafar

Barbara Jaffe

Laura Jáuregui

Zita Jefferson

Jeff Johnson

Margaret Johnson

Bob Jones

Rebecca Jones

S. Jones

Michael Judge

Elizabeth Kahlen

Heather Mattie Kaiser

Monica Karstens

Jane Keefer

Joseph Kern

David Kerr

Joshua Kingsley

Kari Kjome

Elizabeth Knopp

Lindy Ko

Ron Kogan

Nelly Kovalev

Dorothy Kroo

Samantha Kushnick

Rachel Lambert

Jasmine Law

Kendra Law

Bertha Leeder

Jonathan Leight

Christine Lightcap

Bill Linen

Robert Luoma

Janna MacAuslan

Justin Mackewich

Cindy Markham

Heather Mastel-Lipson

Gregory McAdams

Lauren McDonald

Stephanie McDougal

Margaret McKibben

Linda Carol McKinlay

Valdine Mishkin

Ian Mitchell

Laura Monfrooe

Margaret Moore

Victor Morris

David Mullany

Margaret Murer

William Fletcher Nemeth

Gayle Neuman

Phillip Neuman

Eva Noda

Fred Nussbaum

Una O’Riordan

Rose Okada

Colin Oldham

Kathleen O’Neill

Ruth Palumbo

Margot Parlette

Dawn Paugh

Connie Pazienza

George Penk

Arthur Perrow

Katherine Petersen

Elizabeth Peyton

Molly Porterfield

Jennifer Potter

Monica Powers

Martha Pressler

Mark Pritchard

Brian Quincey

Paula Raines

Michelle Rahn

Kathie Reed

Jeanne Rogers

Judy Rose

Mrs. Rosenbaum

Sarah Roth

Mary Rowell

David Rozell

Stephen Sasa

Mia Savage

Jacqeline Schmidt

Jackie Schmidtaa

Nedra Schnoor

Molly Scholz

Katherine Schultz

Cynthia Scott

David Seamon

Martha Shackford

Joanne Shervey

Shera Sinell

Susan Smith

Arti Smith

Joan Smith

James Smock

Tricia Snell

Cynthia Soohoo

Megan Sorensen

Rozanne Spires

Peter Spitzer

Dan Stabler

Tammy Stamp

Beverly Standish

Susan Stein

Holly Stern

Michael Stirling

Leo Suzuki

Mallory Tabb

Isadore Tinkleman

Juliana Trivers

Dale Turnbull

Denise VanLeuven

Linda Vasey

Barbara Villapando

Sheila Vincent

Audrey Voon

Terese Wagner

Jeremy Waterman

Eleanor Watkins

Paula Lynn Watt

Jared Waugh

C. Wells

Connie Whelan

Adam Whiting

Kira Whiting

Leo Whitlow

Kim Wiersum

Melissa Wiggin

Dena Wilder

Charlene Wilson

Christine Wilson

Erin Winemiller

Marissa Winship

Charles Wood

Mark Woodward

Deborah Wright

Alicia Yang

David York

Arlene Zeller

Lisa Zweben

CMC Inc.

Board Members

1960 - 2015

p – served as president

v – served as vice-president

s – served as secretary

t – served as treasurer

x – served as ex-officio and/or advisor

f – founding member

Kathy Ables t

Rhoda Aiken

Nan Anderson

Richard Andrews

James Angell vp

Nadja Autry x

Robert Autry t

Jacob Avshalomov

Richard Babson fp

William Babson

Stephen Babson

John Barker

David Barnes p

Mrs. Bernard Berbout

Richard Biggs

Joan Biggs t

Phillip Blank x

David Bledsoe t

David Boss v

Robert Bothwell

Rosemary Brodie

Marianne Buchwalter f

Goodie Cable p

Barbara Camp pv

David Campbell

Susan Campbell s

Michael Chandler

Nadia Chandler

Connie Cheifetz v

Roberta Cohen

Kara Cole

Richard Colling

Joan Conkling

Darryl Conser s

Kay Corbett fv

Patrick Craven

Robert Crowley fx

Patrick Daggett

Russell Dawson x

Mary Douglas x

Inga Dubay

Gregory Dubay x

Marilyn Ducich x

Veronica Dujon v

Charles Farmer x

Barbara Farrow

Karl Fredrick

Katy Frewen s

Thomas Frewen

Peter Friedman

Page Frisch pv

Kay Fujita

Marilyn Fulop

Mark Fulop

Evelyln Georges

Maruice Georges v

Marvel Gillespie s

Rozell Gilmore

Ernest Gohrband

Elizabeth Gray fpvx

Verni Greenfield

David Greger s

William Gregory t

Ruth Gunderson x

Tobia Gunesch

Marjorie Gustafson s

Wallace Hagestad fxtp

Scot Haines

Lourdene Haley

Phyllis Hallock x

Alfred Hampson

David Harmon

Denise Hare

Michelle Harper x

Timothy Heltzell x

Suzanna Henke x

Jack Henrickson x

Christine Hinrichs v

Randall Hobson

Dale Holloway sp

Ann Holznagel

Della Horowitz

Linda Huber x

Lyle Huber x

Roy Hutchinson x

Elizabeth Johnson

Nina Johnson

Betty Jordan

Elizabeth Joseph xt

Lena Kenin f

Sally Kimmel

Marilyn Kingery

Marie Kjelgaard s

Ted Khoury

Daniel Labby v

Matthew Lachmann t

Carolyn Landsverk

Irving Layton

Paul LeBrun

Kevin Lefohn

Helen Lee

Donna Lee

Del Leeson

Helen Leeson

Dorothea Lensch x

Betty Leu

Laurie Levich sv

Marvin Levich

Norman Leyden

Susan Lienhart tvp

Peter Lovely

Nina Lowry pv

Morgan Luker

Jeanne Lynch pt

Leanne MacColl

Judy Maylier

Tim Manickam

Faye McClanahan t

Jeff Milkes x

Martin Moll

Nicholas Moreau

Matthew Morgan

John Muench pv

Phillip Murthe x

Chris Myers vs

Melinda Newell

Ernestine Oringdulph pxv

Carole Orloff

Milo Ormseth

William Owen x

Dee Padrow

Leroy Patterson

LeRoy Patton

Catherine Pavlakovich vt

Angela Pelusi

Arthur Perrow

Robert Phillips f

Russell Phillips p

Sylvia Phillips s

Lucille Pierce

Janet Pierce

Donald Pitcairn

Josephine Pohl

Leslie Pohl-Kosbau s

Josephine Pope

Kyong Porreco

Barbara Powell t

Viola Pruitt

Ellen Pullen

Joseph Rakoski t

Janet Regnell vp

Gloria Reich p

Lawrence Rennett

Carol Richardson s

Doroth Ryickard x

George Robertson

Judy Oringdulph Rompa v

Frederic Rothchild

Judy Ruben v

William Ryan p

Mia Savage

David Schiff

Katherine Schroeder p

Madelaine Schuback v

William Scott

Mitzi Scott pvs

Louise Scott

Ken Selden

Judith Seubert p

Wilma Sheridan v

Robert Shoemaker

Shera Sinell

Steven Smith

Spencer Snow

Lynne Soto-Seelig

Josephine Spaulding

Kelly Struhs x

David Sullivan

Linda Suzuki

Marian Swartz xs

Rachel Telesmanick x

Nellie Tholen

Jean Thompson

Leah Tinkleman

Isadore Tinkleman fx

James Toussaint

Lisa Turpel x

Harry Turtleove

Warren Ulrich xs

Elinor Ulrichr

Julie Underwood

Mary Van Vactor

Dee Vanderbout x

Denise VanLeuven

Barbara Walker

Michael Walsh x

Abigail Weisenbloom

Carole Weisner

Marylin Weiss

Adrienne Welsh p

Nicholas Wheeler

Susan Wickstrom pv

Melinda Wilde

Ruth Williams xp

Priscilla Williams v

Donald Willner x

Coco Wilson st

Verne Wilson

Thomas Wilson

Mrs. Harry Wolf

Thomas Worcester x

Charles Wright

Judith Wyss xpv

Loren Wyss

Christine Yun v

Randy Zasloff v

Christopher Zinn

Joella Zivin s

03/12/2015

March Notes

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 05:06:43 GMT

Family Friday Mar. 13
Down-to-earth group mixes it up with the classics

Mousai ReMIX string quartet returns to the series onFriday, Mar. 13. Comprised of Oregon Symphony members Emily Cole (violin), Shin-young Kwon (violin),Jennifer Arnold (viola & CMC instructor), and Marilyn de Oliveira (cello), they formed in the fall of 2011, out of a passion to study and perform the great string quartet literature as well as a desire to share their love of music with the Portland community and promote music education in Portland-area schools. During the 2013-14 academic year, they were the Linfield College String Quartet-in-Residence. Mousai Remix takes its name from the ancient Greek Mousai, the muses inspiring the arts and sciences. For more information, visit: mousairemixquartet.com

Be sure to check out our full and up-to-date event calendar online for lots of affordable fun for the family!

March Ushers New Terms
Spring into some music starting Mar. 30

Check out our Newsletter (PDF) with line-up of Spring offerings and give us a call now (503-823-3177) to register for open spots in new and continuing classes, including Voice Group Lessons Level 1 (for ages 16 an up), and Guitar Group Lessons Level 1(beginners age 8 - 12).

Note: CMC Students from Winter Term are automatically re-enrolled for Spring with the exception of Early Child Music and Senior Piano.

Now enrolling for Summer Chamber Camp

Our Chamber Music summer intensive and Chamber Orchestra for youth age 8 - 18 make a great camp experience to cap the school year and launch into summer. The program dates are July 6 - 18, with Auditions June 1 - 6. The programs have limited enrollment, so learn more and enroll today!

Eugene-based Trio to Benefit CMC
Get your tickets now for their April concert

Tickets $10 individuals / $5 students & seniors (free admission for CMC students & their immediate family, and also to CMC Inc. donors of $100 or more from Nov. 1, 2014).

Info/reservations online or call: 503-823-3177.

60th Celebration
Community Event Caps Six Decades

In addition to attending, there are many ways to support the anniversary festival and CMC.

Student Alumni & Former Faculty - We want to hear from you! Consider joining an event as a participant, too.
Business Sponsors - Get significant exposure and boost the local economy with cash sponsorships and in-kind donations for our silent auction.
Individuals - Give your financial applause by sponsoring a performer or group with a tax-deductible donation.
Volunteers - Lend a hand with photography/videography, ushering, ticket & book sales, and other wanted skills.

If you'd like to be involved, contact the Director at cmc@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-3177.

CMC Pens Its Musical History
Save the date: Sunday, June 7, 2015

Read more about it in our Press Room, and join us for the book release and signing on June 7.

03/11/2015

February Notes from CMC

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:17:36 GMT

Family Friday Feb. 20
Old music and fresh popcorn on this concert for the birds

Oregon Renaissance Band returns on Friday, Feb. 20 to feature music inspired by our feathered friends, including Janequin's "Le chant des oiseaux", Byrd's "The Battell", Senfl's "Das Gläut zu Speyer" (The Sounds of Speyer), and Isaac's "A la battaglia" on voices and a myriad of period instruments including recorders, renaissance violin, viol, sackbutts, krummhorns, dulcian, krummhorns, racketts, tartold, lute, and more. Each instrument is introduced and played, demonstrating the most curious sounds to spring from the Renaissance and makes for a very lively evening!

The Oregon Renaissance Band is a 10 to 12-member ensemble dedicated to performing and recording music of the Renaissance on faithful reproductions of historical instruments, many of which were built by the performers. They have presented concerts and workshops since 1991 and has been featured on NPR's "Performance Today". Directed by Philip Neuman and Gayle Neuman. Other members include Daphne Clifton, Kathryn Richer, Andy Harris, Ben Fitch, Cindy Markham, Polly Gibson, David Bryan, Lori Fitch, Hideki Yamaya, and Sharon Cheney.

Be sure to check out our full and up-to-date event calendar online for lots of affordable fun for the family!

Music Thrift Sale
Feb. 23 - 27 in the CMC Lobby

Buy songs, scores, sonatas, symphonies and other sheet music for just $1 an inch! Find bargains on CDs, note cards and other items. It all happens during normal business hours at the Community Music Center, while supplies last. Proceeds support music scholarships and other programs at the Center.

How do we sound to you?
Tell us how you think, and you may win two Portland Center Stage tickets!

A research study is underway to help CMC better communicate to the public. Please help the project and CMC by completing a brief online survey to say how well CMC does informing you about events, acknowledging donations, and providing other helpful information to you.

If you take the survey and enter your email address by Friday, Feb. 27, you could win a pair of tickets to Portland Center Stage remaining productions in the 2014-15 series or new shows in the 2015-16 season. Your responses will be completely confidential and combined with many others; we will not see individual results.

No purchase necessary to win the PCS ticket prize; selection will be made from optional email addresses provided on the survey. Valued at $160 (no cash redemption value). Winner picks up vouchers at CMC then remits them through Portland Center Stage for the desired show (pending seat availability). Vouchers expire 6/30/16.

Thank you (and Portland Center Stage!) for your support. We look forward to hearing from you.

02/19/2015

CMC Notes for December - Update

Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:12:24 GMT

Discount Ticket Offer: Mark O'Connor Dec. 22

All Classical Portland offers a special holiday discount to friends of CMC: $5 off all tickets to An Appalachian Christmas with Mark O’Connor & Friends on Monday, December 22nd, 7:30pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Ticket sales directly benefit All Classical Portland. More info: www.allclassical.org. Tickets $10-50, at www.portland5.com. To receive the promotional discount: use code "FESTIVE" at checkout.

Bring Harmony to Our Community
Help low-income music students reach their dreams in music
CMC Inc. (nonprofit partner at CMC) raises funds to allow the Center to offer affordable music classes and lessons, free and low-cost concerts and workshops, low-cost instrument rentals, and other music related resources.

Oregon residents: if you have not already given this to our end-of-the year campaign, please Donate Now to create harmony at home for families in need. Thank you to all our generous donors for your support!

Winter Notes in the Mail
See our latest newsletter for classes, concerts, and more

Download your own copy of our latest edition, going to press this week. Be the first to enroll in one or more of our continuing or new classes for the new term, and brighten your winter with some of our free and low-cost concerts listed for January - March.

For Students

Winter Term Begins:

January 5, 2015 - 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.

CMC office is closed Dec. 24 - 27, and January 1 (except for during events). Reduced building hours from Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 (generally 9:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Give the Gift of Play
PP&R makes last-minute shopping easy
You can make a gift of play to anyone by calling the customer service center at 503-823-2525. Gift certificates* are possible in almost any amount and can be specified for a specific individual. They are good for use toward the cost of registering for classes and activities system-wide, as well as for permits, rental fees, merchandise, swim lessons, fitness passes, and drop-in usage fees at any PP&R recreation facility. Your gift certificate* may be used on multiple items, but may not be redeemed for services or merchandise at City of Portland public golf courses. *Note: no actual certificate is issued, the purchaser is given a unique code which unlocks the gift amount.

CMC 60th Celebration
Save the date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
CMC turns 60 in 2015 - help us make some noise about it at a special performance festival this spring! Students, faculty, alumni and other special guests will perform. Stay tuned for more details. If you'd like to be involved, contact the Director at cmc@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-3177.

Public Budget Meeting
Help determine Portland Parks & Recreation’s budget priorities, in a meeting Presented by Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Director Mike Abbaté. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015, 6pm to 8pm. St. Philip Neri Church, Carvlin Hall 2408 SE 16th Avenue. More info: www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/budget.

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

12/20/2014

December Notes

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:10:33 GMT

Give the Gift of Music
Oregon residents: donate to CMC's annual fund drive this month
CMC Inc. (nonprofit partner at CMC) raises funds to allow the Center to offer affordable music classes and lessons, free and low-cost concerts and workshops, low-cost instrument rentals, and other music related resources. Donate Now to create harmony at home for families in need.

Notes for Students

Fall Term Ends:
Week of Dec. 8 – 13 for group classes
Week of Dec. 15 – 20 for private lessons & group class make-ups - your teacher will inform you if you have a make-up, or ask the CMC office.

Happy Holidays!

Winter Term Begins:

January 5, 2015 - 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.

CMC office is closed Dec. 24 - 27, and January 1 (except for during events). Reduced building hours from Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 (call for specifics).

FREE Concert for CMC Students: Composers at Play
Cascadia Composers is offering free admission for CMC students to their event on Saturday, December 13 at 7 pm. Pre-concert talk for kids of all ages at 6:15 pm, and cookies afterward! Just tell the usher you are a CMC student. Regular admission: $15/$10/$5. More info.

60th Anniversary Festival
Save the date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
CMC turns 60 in 2015 - help us make some noise about it at a special performance festival this spring! Students, faculty, alumni and other special guests will perform. Stay tuned for more details. If you'd like to be involved, contact the Director at cmc@portlandoregon.gov, or call 503-823-3177.

12/10/2014

November Notes

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:17:19 GMT

Family Friday Nov. 14
Whistin' Rufus blows the season open!
Join us for a foot-stomping good time with this great American folk dance band. The group has picked, strummed, and bowed their way into our hearts each year, so we are happy to welcome them back! Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:15 pm. Suggested donation $5.00 ($15 for families). The short one-hour concert with no intermission and no 'shushing' allowed is ideal for families (this is not a sedate concert!). More info.

Notes for Students

We are Listening!
If you enrolled in activities during the current term, please take a moment to tell us how we are doing, by completing a brief online Program Evaluation Survey. We value your feedback!

Calendar
CMC is OPEN Nov. 11th & 12th with regular lasses and activities, even though that Monday and Tuesday are no-school days for Portland Public Schools.

There are no regular classes or lessons Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 24 - 29), and the office has reduced hours - there are no other holiday closures in the fall. See our PP&R web site for CMC's school schedule.

Composers at Play
Cascadia Composers is offering free admission for CMC students to their event on Saturday, December 13 at 7 pm. Pre-concert talk for kids of all ages at 6:15 pm, and cookies afterward! Just tell the usher you are a CMC student. Regular admission: $15/$10/$5. More info.

This e-mail is sent to current registered students from Fall term 2014, those who have requested an e-mailed newsletter in lieu of a paper version, and those who have asked to be on our e-mail list on CMC's online system or at PortlandParks.org. To subscribe to our on-going e-mail list for items like the CMC E-Newsletter, create an account or go to www.communitymusiccenter.org. If you have an account you can adjust your preferences by logging in. To opt-out of receiving more e-mails from this system, use the link below.

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

11/07/2014

October Notes

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:11:58 GMT

Poinsettia Sale on Now

Early Bird Special ends Oct. 18

Our yearly flowering foliage fundraiser supports CMC’s scholarship program for music students in need. If you haven't ordered yet, reserve your poinsettias now, and help us grow more musicians.

Buy your plants today, and pick them up later - just in time for the holidays. All the poinsettias are from one of Oregon’s best growers, and come in attractive foil wrap and handy protective plastic sleeve, ready for gifts or decorations.

There is an Early Bird Special of $1.00 off each plant on orders before Oct. 18, so don't delay, purchase today!

Order now online, by phone at 503-823-3177, or in person by Nov. 1. Pick-up week is December 2 - 6 (sorry, no deliveries). Thank you for supporting CMC's scholarship students.

Pulling Strings for the School-Year
CMC is still taking applications for private string lessons (youth)

Thinking that strings would be the thing to do? We accept pre-registrations for violin, viola, cello and bass lessons through the school year. Placement depends on applicant's available times, and other factors. See our online catalog for full details, and give us a call at 503-823-3177, or register online at www.portlandparks.org.

Family Friday Returns in November
The Community Music Center is host to hundreds of events yearly - all published on our online calendar of events - including our very-own volunteer-run series called Family Friday.

On select Fridays we host groups to play for all-age audiences - children and families welcome - for about an hour at 7:15 pm. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 for a family of any size, but no one is turned away for lack of pay. This is not a sedate concert experience - expect kids being kids!

The first Family Friday concert of the 2014-15 season is November 14, featuring Whistlin' Rufus, bluegrass band. If you want toe-tapping fiddle, guitar, mandolin & bass music live and up close, this is your event!

Note: the October Family Friday previously published for October 17th, 2014, is NOT taking place.

Student Calendar Notes

There are no regular classes or lessons the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 24 - 29), and the office has reduced hours. There are no other holiday closures in the fall (yes, there are even regular classes on Hallowe'en!). See our PP&R web site for CMC's school schedule.

10/16/2014

September Notes

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:55:16 GMT

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Dabbler's Delight - NEW!
Our September Session has an easy way for adults to get into music!

Wondering which instrument to choose, or not sure about making the commitment to lessons? Here's a low-impact, low-cost way to give it a try. Hurry to register, though, because classes start the week of September 8! Call 503-823-3177 or register online using one of the links below. Need an instrument, too? No problem! Just let us know when you register.

Dabbler's Delight: Cello
Dabbler's Delight: Piano
Dabbler's Delight: Recorder
Dabbler's Delight: Violin

Whether going on to more serious study or not, you'll achieve success, meet other adventurous adults, gain musical knowledge & heighten appreciation for the art & craft of playing.

School-Year Registration is On!
Now is the time to fill your Fall with music

CMC is now taking registrations for all school year classes and lessons*, which begin the week of September 29. We've got great activities for all ages - children 6 months of age to adults over 60!

If you haven't yet enrolled, see our online catalog for full details, and give us a call at 503-823-3177, or register online at www.portlandparks.org.

* Note: Continuing students must register for the 2014-15 school year in order to keep a spot in a class or lesson (there is no automatic rollover to fall term). Private lesson pre-registration forms need to be turned in by Sep. 8 to be given priority ahead of new students.

Your Site for Free and Low-Cost Concerts
The Community Music Center is host to hundreds of events yearly, all published on our online calendar of events, Catch a recital in the lovely acoustics of our concert hall, and then hang out afterwards at one of the hip places nearby on Gladstone, Powell or Division to make it an evening.

Coming in October (as of now)....

3 World Fusion Workshop: 5 Levels of Attachment with Don Miguel Ruiz 7:30 PM. $50. Info@worldfusionevents.com
4 World Fusion Lecture: Blossoming Your Awareness: 1:30 PM. $35. Info@worldfusionevents.com
6 Portland Guitar Society, 7 pm. www.pdxguitarsociety.org
11 Diana Tracy, Vocal Performance - Pastimes with Good Company. 8 PM. Free. Info: antech@cascadeaccess.com
17 Family Friday Concert, 7:15 PM. Donation - Free Will (no one turned away): $5 ($15 for families). Performers TBA www.communitymusiccenter.org
26 Singer Showcase, Voice students of Judy Malings. 1 PM. Free. Info: judy.malings@yahoo.com

09/02/2014

August & September Sessions have openings...and Air Conditioning!

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:05:46 GMT

August & September Sessions have openings....
and Air Conditioning!
Music - Creepers & Toddlers Explore! - 6 mo to 2 yrs, Resident: $36.00. Non-resident: $50.50
1006448 - 8/5 - 8/26 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Tu Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8462
1006449 - 8/6 - 8/27 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM W Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8463
1006452 - 8/8 - 8/29 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM F Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8466
1006554 9/2 - 9/23 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Tu Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8568
1006555 9/4 - 9/25 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Th Tarabus, Gulchin
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8569
1006556 9/5 - 9/26 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM F Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8570
1006557 9/6 - 9/27 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Sa Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8571

Music - Exploring Together! - 2 yrs to 3.5 yrs, Resident: $36.00. Non-resident: $50.50
1006603 8/6 - 8/27 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM W Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8617
1006608 8/8 - 8/29 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM F Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8622
1006558 9/2 - 9/23 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Tu Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8572
1006559 9/4 - 9/25 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Th Tarabus, Gulchin
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8573
1006561 9/5 - 9/26 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM F Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8575
1006560 9/5 - 9/26 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM F Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8574
1006562 9/6 - 9/27 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Sa Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8576

Music - Launch Pad To Learning - 3.5 yrs to 5 yrs, Resident: $36.00. Non-resident: $50.50
1006583 8/5 - 8/26 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Tu Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8597
1006596 8/6 - 8/27 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM W Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8610
1006628 9/2 - 9/23 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Tu Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8642
1006629 9/5 - 9/25 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Th Tarabus, Gulchin
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8643
1006630 9/5 - 9/26 - 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM F Sinell, Shera
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8644
1006631 9/6 - 9/27 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Sa Pazienza, Connie
https://apm.activecommunities.com/portlandparks/Activity_Search/8645

Note: Continuing/returning students: there is no automatic enrollment for - everyone re-enrolls.

08/01/2014

CMC Job Opennings

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 04:22:06 GMT

Music Skills Class Instructor
Description: The Community Music Center has an opening for Music Skills Class Instructor on Thursdays during the 2014-15 school year. The Music Skills Class is a once-a-week non-instrumental youth activity that teaches ear training, rhythm training, note reading and other fundamentals in music theory, utilizing Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, or similar pedagogy. Training and experience in classroom music instruction required. A degree in music and/or education is a strong plus. Pay is currently $27.50/hr, and the job starts in late September. Position is eligible for paid sick time under the City rules.

To apply, send resume by Aug. 3 (extended from Aug. 1) to Gregory Dubay, CMC Director, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. No phone calls, please. Employment depends in part on successful completion of hiring documents, including background & reference checks and eligibility to work in the US. The Community Music Center is a Portland Parks and Recreation facility and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation

Suzuki Violin Instructor
Description: The Community Music Center is seeking a qualified Suzuki violin instructor. The position is part-time, hours and days vary depending on employee's schedule and program hours, and subject to enrollment. May include leading a group class. Training and experience in Suzuki Violin School required. A degree in music and/or education is a strong plus. Pay is currently $27.50/hr, and the job starts in late September. Possition is eligible for paid sick time under the City rules.

To apply, send resume by Aug. 1 to Gregory Dubay, CMC Director, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. No phone calls, please.

Employment depends in part on successful completion of hiring documents, including background & reference checks and eligibility to work in the US. The Community Music Center is a Portland Parks and Recreation facility and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

07/29/2014

PP&R Bond Town Hall

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:28:28 GMT

Please join Commissioner Fritz, Director Abbaté & Portland Parks Foundation’s Nick Hardigg on June 30

Parks Replacement Bond Town Hall

Our beloved park structures and facilities have finite life spans, and require ongoing investment to remain safe and accessible. Many of our city’s playgrounds, pools, and trails are at risk of closure and emergency repair if we don’t invest in them.

Portland’s existing parks bond, approved in 1994, is about to be paid off. That means we have a unique opportunity to address critical park needs without increasing tax rates,* by referring a Parks Replacement Bond to voters now.

On June 30, Commissioner Amanda Fritz is inviting the community to a Town Hall regarding the proposed Parks Replacement Bond. The event is an opportunity for Portlanders to learn how the Parks Replacement Bond will help address urgent maintenance needs with no increased tax rates, ask questions, and share their input.

As someone who cares about our parks, please join us for this special event:

Town Hall on Portland Parks Replacement Bond

June 30, 2014 — 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Cleveland High School Cafeteria (3400 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97202)

Co-hosted by:Portland Parks & Recreation and Portland Parks Foundation

Childcare provided | Fully accessible | Light refreshments served

Join us and RSVP at ParksReplacementBond.org

Please share this invitation with your neighbors, friends, colleagues, and anyone else who may want to learn more about the Parks Replacement Bond. We hope to see you on June 30! (Flyer attached!)

Thank you for being part of our Parks community.

P.S. Light refreshments will be served. Let us know if you need childcare (on the RSVP page) and let us know if you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier (call 503-823-4333 by June 25). See you there!

*If the proposed new measure passed, it would not increase property tax rates. If it did not pass, the annual property tax could decrease by about $13 for a home at median Assessed Value (AV) of $150,000. If approved, the overall tax rate of $.0877 per $1000 of assessed value is expected to remain the same as the expiring levy for previous bonds.

Michelle Rodríguez
Partnership and Development Coordinator | Portland Parks & Recreation
1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1302
Portland, OR 97204
503-823-5589 (office)
Michelle.Rodriguez@portlandoregon.gov
www.PortlandParks.org

06/27/2014

Blues Fest Gives Discounts to Music Students

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:07:37 GMT

To CMC students past and current form the folks at the Blues Fest:

"Save on Spectacular Sunday Passes to Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival

Sunday, July 6, 2014
Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Join us for what is sure to be Portland's finest one-day concert lineup of the summer: Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival’s Spectacular Sunday, July 6!

You'll see pop legend Boz Scaggs return to his roots in Memphis soul and blues; the hard-grooving neo- soul man Lee Fields & the Impressions; New Orleans' premier funksters, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk; Zydeco dancing all day on the Oregonian Front Porch Stage with Louisiana's Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express, Yvette Langley and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas; pop songstress Joan Osborne teams up with her early mentors, the award-winning gospel trio The Holmes Brothers; Portland's 'Best New Band', Ural Thomas & the Pain; and closing the festival, the Gregg Allman Band, featuring the phenomenal Portland-bred saxophonist Jay Collins.

Sunday’s lineup is so spectacular you’ll need a pass to get in. We are offering music students an exclusive deal on passes, normally $50, to see the show. For a minimum donation of just $5 (or more, all of it to benefit Oregon Food Bank), you can purchase Spectacular Sunday-only passes when you use the promo code Music5.

REVISED LINK (apologies for the previous link error): https://www.tickettomato.com/event.php?event_id=2395

And of course you can attend the other three days of the festival July 3-5 — featuring Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Charlie Musselwhite, Maceo Parker, Bombino, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, July Fourth Fireworks, swing dance lessons and competitions, blues workshops and much more — for a suggested daily donation of just $10.

We hope to see you at the festival!

Peter Dammann, Artistic Director
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival"

06/27/2014

June Notes at CMC

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:24:10 GMT

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Staff Change Notice

It is my pleasure to welcome Kari Kjome to the full-time staff at CMC. She has officially taken over for Kelly Bechtell as CMC Registrar. Kelly recently stepped down after 5 years at the front desk, and we thank him for his excellent service to the CMC community. Kari has a strong background in music – teaching, administration & performance – and in customer service. She has worked in the office at CMC for 3 years already, and also for PP&R’s Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program as an inclusion assistant. Before then, Kari was director and instructor of a music program, and box office manager and volunteer coordinator at a theatre (both in Minneapolis). She has experience in percussion, piano, violin, guitar, band, choir, and orchestra. We hope you can all congratulate and welcome Kari to her new role. She’ll be of great service to the students, parents, teachers and volunteers at the Center.

Enroll for Summer 2014
Camps, classes and lessons await!

Music is a great way to have fun and relax in the summer, no matter your age or ability level. We are now taking registrations for all CMC summer 2014 programs, so check out our cool catalogs (downloadable PDF or Online) and join in! Register online for call us at - 503-823-3177. Coming up 6/23: Choir camp for youth with Disney theme!

Note: Continuing/returning students from Spring 2014: there is no automatic enrollment for Summer Term - everyone re-enrolls.

SPRING /SUMMER DATES REMINDERS
Saturday, June 14 is the last day of Spring Term
Summer camp weeks: June 16 – 20 & 23 - 27
Summer term lessons & classes: July 7 - Aug. 30

Reminders for current students:

Register for Summer Term (not automatic - everyone needs to re-enroll)
Pay outstanding balance
Turn in or pay instrument rental
Have a harmonious summer!

Making Musicians Festival 2014
Sponsored by Kennedy Violins

Over 35 concerts have been performed by hundreds of students for thousands of attendees. It all concludes June 15, but it is never too late to support our students and donate to the scholarship fund. See the list of events and the MMF page at www.communitymusiccenter.org for full details, and give it up for a more harmonious community!

Shop & Support CMC
Fred Meyer stores will donate dollars based on your Rewards Card use

Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to CMC Inc. at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping CMC earn a donation, at no additional cost to you! You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today. For more information, see our Press Room article.

06/14/2014

CMC Celebrates HS Seniors

Fri, 06 Jun 2014 19:41:06 GMT

Five impressive young women graduate from our youth program and are honored in concert Friday June 6, 7:15 pm at the Communtiy Music Center.

Alejandra Padin-Dujon started her musical adventures at CMC with Shera Sinell at a preschool age. Her violin studies began in 2001 with Lauren McDonald, then Andrew Ehrlich, and now Ale is studying with Lucia Atkinson. In 2010 her violin studies resulted in being chosen for CMC’s Dorothea Lensch Award. Her other classes at the Center included choir, orchestra, and chamber music. Alejandra graduates from Lincoln High School as National Achievement Scholar, National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar and IB diploma candidate. She has earned two National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships, studying Arabic in Morocco & and Persian in Tajikistan. She also has studied Spanish and French and participated in Speech and Debate. Alejandra will be attending Yale College this fall as a Global Affairs major.

Patricia Lin graduates from Westview High School, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the art and literary magazine, member of the Model United Nations Club, and the cat Crew (freshman orientation volunteer program). She goes on to Oregon State University, majoring in either biochemistry or journalism. Patricia studied piano at CMC with Zita Jefferson since 2011. Her interests include drawing comics, reading literature blogs, and traveling - she’s been to 5 countries!

Inga Van Buren (photo) has studied violin at CMC for about 8 years, staring in 2005 with Anthony Dyer, then Andrew Ehlirch, and most recently with Elizabeth Peyton. Inga won CMC’s Dorothea Lensch Award in 2009, and has also nabbed the top spots in Oregon Music Teacher Association festivals. She plays Guzheng (Chinese harp), and piano, completing the OMTA syllabus level 10 in the latter. A student of ballet and fan of reading and drawing, she graduates from Grant High School this spring, then goes on to Neuroscience at Pomona College in the fall.

Lupita Zamora Resendiz has taken three years of piano lessons (with Zita Jefferson) and five years of violin (with Mary Rowell) at CMC. At Rex Putman High School she has been an alto section leader in the A-Choir, and served as concertmaster of the orchestra, and played in All-State in 2010. She’s also active with teaching guitar classes, tennis, church, a women’s barbershop quartet, and National Honor Society. Lupita is going to be a Music Education Major at the University of Portland.

Megan McCormick (photo) wraps up nine years of violin lessons with CMC’s Cynthia Scott, who she writes is “a loving, gentle mentor whose support has been a blessing in my life”. Megan has also sang for 5 years in the Center Singers and Ensemble with Tracey Edson, who she says “opened up the world of vocal music with humor, joy, and musical excellence”. Megan won CMC’s Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship Award in 2009. She’s been in the Portland Symphonic Girl Choir for 4 years, and the Metropolitan Youth Symphony for 2 years. Megan taught vocal music at a low income school in her free time. Other interests include visual arts, sewing, reading, and the outdoors. She goes to Oregon State University this fall to study computer & electrical engineering. “To Grandma, who lead me to music: Thanks, with love!”

06/06/2014

May Notes

Thu, 01 May 2014 00:22:09 GMT

CMC Faculty Concert - This Weekend!
Early registration recommended for this popular event

Enjoy the amazing talent and expertise of the CMC instructors in concert. All proceeds go to support the Center’s need-based scholarship program for music students, thanks to our sponsor Marley Brown Lumber Supply and the performers who are donating their services.

Sunday afternoon, May 4, at 4:00 pm. Tickets: $30 families (age 6 and up), $15 individual, $7 student. Patrons get reserved seating for $25 each. Purchase online, in person, or call 503-823-3177.

Silent Auction - Final Week
You gotta bid to win!

Our annual fundraiser offers concert tickets, dining, sports, musical instruments, and other products and activities donated by local businesses. The auction provides funds for CMC to offer need-based tuition assistance and other programs to music students who otherwise would go without. Bid sheets are posted in the CMC lobby for the duration of the event. Take in a class or concert at the Center, and put in a bid for an item; there is no admission required to view or place a bid, so do it early and often - you might get a bargain!

The Silent Auction ends Sunday, May 4, after the Faculty Concert. Full info at our Silent Auction page.

Now enrolling for Summer 2014
Camps, classes and lessons await!

When school's out, music is a great way to have fun and relax, no matter what your age or ability level. We are now taking registrations for all CMC summer 2014 programs, so check out our cool catalogs (downloadable PDF or Online) and join in! Register online for call us at - 503-823-3177.

Note: Continuing/returning students from Spring 2014: there is no automatic enrollment for Summer Term - everyone re-enrolls.

Making Musicians Festival 2014
Sponsored by Kennedy Violins

Help our students: sponsor their spring performances, now through June. They'll be raising CMC scholarship dollars for those who can't afford music lessons on their own. Your support also helps the students become eligible for prizes. Some students have even set up their own fundraising pages (donations still go to CMC Inc.). See the list of events and the MMF page at www.communitymusiccenter.org for full details, and give it up for a more harmonious community!

Shop & Support CMC
Fred Meyer stores will donate dollars based on your Rewards Card use

Annual Meeting Notice

The Annual Meeting of the Community Music Center Inc. takes place Saturday, June 7 at 1:30 pm, in the CMC Auditorium, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, Oregon, 97202. Agenda will be to elect returning and new members to the CMC Inc. Board of Directors, and carry out such other business as shall duly be presented. For agenda and nominees, see posting at CMC from one week prior to meeting. Members of the Community Music Center include current students age 18 and up, parents of current youth students, and donors of $35 or more in the year ending June 30, 2014.

05/01/2014

CMC gets 2 grants

Thu, 01 May 2014 00:28:38 GMT

The Rose E. Tucker Charitable Foundation has awarded CMC Inc. with a competitive grant of $3,500 for need-based youth music scholarships in the fiscal year 2013-14. Also this month, the Wyss Foundation gave a one-time grant of $3,000 in support of programs at the Center.

CMC provides over $75,000 in scholarship assistance so students can have affordable access to quality music instruction. This money is collected through year-round fundraising efforts by the volunteers of CMC Inc., the non-profit partner at the Community Music Center. For more information on CMC, browse www.communitymusiccenter.org.

04/30/2014

April E-Notes

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:44:22 GMT

Family Friday & Silent Auction
On Friday, April 18 at 7:15 PM, get a glimpse of some of our programs at the CMC Showcase Concert - a demonstration of the amazing musical skills of our students. Performers include a Suzuki violin class, an Orff Instrument Ensemble (xylophones and other percussion instruments), and advanced instrumentalist performing virtuoso solos. All ages welcome!

It promises to be a really good Friday, because our Silent Auction launches that evening as well, and runs through May 4 in the CMC lobby.

Admission is free, with suggested donation of $5.00 ($15 for a family of any size) for the concert. There is no charge to view items or place a bid in the auction, so it is easy to win big!

The Family Friday series is sponosred by Larkins Vacura; this concert also sponsored by Papa John's Pizza at SE 33rd & Powell as part of the Making Musicians Festival. Support this event!

Full info at our Family Fridays and Silent Auction pages.

Now enrolling for Summer 2014
Camps, classes and lessons await!

Note: Continuing/returning students from Spring 2014: there is no automatic enrollment for Summer Term - everyone re-enrolls.

CMC Faculty Concert May 4
Reserve before 4/26 and save!

Sunday afternoon, May 4, at 4:00 pm. Tickets: $25 families, $10 individual, $7 student. Patrons get reserved seating for $20 each. Ticket prices go up after April 26, so order yours today! Purchase online, in person, or call 503-823-3177.

Making Musicians Festival 2014
Sponsored by Kennedy Violins

It has begun! Help our students - sponsor their spring performances, now through June. They'll be raising CMC scholarship dollars for those who can't afford music lessons on their own. Your support also helps the students become eligible for prizes. Some students have even set up their own fundraising pages (donations still go to CMC Inc.). See the list of events and the MMF page at www.communitymusiccenter.org for full details, and give it up for a more harmonious community!

Finale at CMC for Alum/Instructor
After 25 years at CMC, first as a student from her preschool years through high school graduation, then as a Suzuki violin & viola instructor at the Center, Elizabeth Knopp has announced she is moving to Minnesota to be with her new husband. We'll miss her presence at the Center! Join us as we wish her well at her final student recital at CMC on Monday, April 14 at 5:30 PM, followed by a special reception.

This recital is part of the Making Musicians Festival and is sponsored by Townshend's Tea Co. & Papa John's Pizza at SE 33rd & Powel. Support this event!

Job Announcement
The position of Recreation Leader - Community Music Center Specialty (one full-time vacancy) will be open for the first 75 applications from Monday, April 21 at www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs. For those interested in the opening there will be a community informational session on Thursday, April 17 at 2:30 in the CMC auditorium. More information will be available on the City's job posting site and via our e-news, so be sure to subscribe to our email list if you have not done so already. No phone calls will be taken about the position at this time.

04/10/2014

Announcing Silent Auction 2014

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:26:44 GMT

CMC Silent Auction 2014
April 18 through May 4
Supporting music scholarships for low-income students

Thanks to all the generous local business who gave such valuable items to keep harmony in every household! See below for items as of 4/9/14, listed by estimated value of donation. Full descriptions available at CMC from April 18 through the duration of the auction. Names in bold are Making Musicians Festival event sponsors.

Donor/Company	Website	Auction Item
Kennedy Violins	www.kennedyviolins.com	4/4 violin outfit
Moving IMages, LLC	www.movingimagesllc.com	Professional video commercial/promo
City Pets Vet	www.citypetsvet.net	One wellness visit
David Kerr Violin Shop	www.kerrviolins.com	Gift Certificate
Campbell Salgado Studio	www.campbellsalgado.com	One "original Portraits - Signature Series" sitting fee
Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc.	www.rainbowvalleyinc.com	2 hours SPT or Design work
Oregon Symphony	www.orsymphony.org	Two tickets to a concert
Portland Actors Conservatory	www.actorsconservatory.com	2 season tickets
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra	www.columbiasymphony.org	2 wind-card tickets
Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.	www.schoolhouseelectric.com	Wire Frame Trash Bin
Multnomah Arts Center	www.multnomahartscenter.org	Family Woodshop or Any Art Adventure
¿Por Que No?	www.porquenotacos.com	Lunch or Dinner for 4 plus drinks
Oregon Repertory Singers	www.orsingers.org	4 tickets to Youth Choir Concert
Portland Music Co.	www.portlandmusiccompany.com	Gift Card
Janet Dubay, LMT, CRS	www.dubaysynergy.com	One Introductory Session of Rubenfeld Synergy Method
Adobe Rose Café	www.adoberosecafe.com	Dinner for Two
Oregon Historical Society	www.ohs.org	One Family Membership
The Portland Children's Museum	www.portlandcm.org	Family Pass
Higgins Restaurant & Bar	www.higginsportland.com	Gift Certificate
Westside Academy of Kung Fu	www.westsideakf.com	One Month free classes
Chamber Music Northwest	www.cmnw.org	2 tickets to any 1 Summer Festival Concert
Broadway Rose Theatre Company	www.broadwayrose.org	2 tickets to one production
Townshend's Tea Company	www.townshendstea.com	$15 dollar gift cert. with stainless steel pint cup and Mr. Tea infuser
Portland Parks & Rec Aquatic Division	www.portlandparks.org	One 10-lesson swim session
Lake Music	www.lakemusicoregon.com	Gift Certificate
Lloyd Center Ice Rink	www.lloydcenterice.com	2 passes and skate rental
Portland Ballet	www.theportlandballet.org	Gift certificate for class tuition
Lompoc Pubs & Brewery	www.lompocbrewing.com	Drink and Dining Certificate
Portland Nursery	www.portlandnursery.com	Gift Card
Portland Youth Philharmonic	www.portlandyouthphil.org	Two Concert Tickets
Pizzicato	www.pizzicatopizza.com	One Large Pizza
Paloma Clothing	www.palomaclothing.com	Gift certificate
Lloyd Center Ice Rink	www.lloydcenterice.com	2 passes and skate rental
Salt & Straw	www.saltandstraw.com	Two Ice Cream Tasting Flights
Annie Bloom's Books	www.annieblooms.com	Gift certificate

04/09/2014

UPDATE: Irish Fiddle/Dance to play Family Friday 3/21

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:09:52 GMT

UPDATE:

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center Presents Irish Music Trio, replacing Portland Chamber Music on next in the series of Family Friday Concerts

Who: Irish Music Trio - Bronnie Griffin (fiddle), Preston Howard (uilleann pipes*), Maldon Meehan (percussive dance). Note: This group replaces Portland Chamber Music previously announced.

Where: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Friday, March 21, 2014, at 7:15 pm. NOTE: limited seating, no reserved seats – doors open at 6:30; house opens at 6:50 pm.

Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5.00 ($15 for a family of any size).

About the performers –Irish fiddler Bronnie Griffin will perform with Preston Howard on the Uillean pipes*, while Maldon Meehan demonstrates lively and graceful traditional Irish percussive dance. Maldon will also invite children on stage to participate in the dancing. Bronnie Griffin is a contemporary fiddler steeped in the rich Irish tradition. A prize-winning student of the legendary Kevin Burke, Bronnie Griffin brings a strong bow, melodic lift, and sheer joy to the world of traditional music. Preston Howard started seriously studying the Uilleann pipes* about 10 years ago. He plays primarily as a musician around the Pacific Northwest, playing at pubs, music festivals, ceili, weddings, as well as with the group The Stomptowners. Maldon Meehan is a performer, teacher and choreographer of Irish sean-nós and set dance, as well as the founding member of Sean-nós Northwest, a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting dance, song and language in the Pacific Northwest.

*Uilleann pipes are the characteristic national bagpipe of Ireland. Earlier known in English as "union pipes", their current name is a partial translation of the Irish-language term píobaí uilleann (literally, "pipes of the elbow"), from their method of inflation.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Community Music Center is pleased to announce the next in the series of popular and low-cost Family Friday Concerts. The series features widely-admired local musicians and is proudly sponsored by Larkins Vacura, LLP, Trial Attorneys. Concerts are run by volunteers, and all proceeds benefit scholarships and programs at the Community Music Center.

Visit: http://www.brongaenegriffin.com or www.maldonmeehan.com

Future Family Friday concerts:

April 18, 2014 CMC Showcase

May 18, 2014 Oregon Renaissance Band

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities. Benefit concerts such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund that enables students to follow their dreams in music.

For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.

03/21/2014

PP&R launches new online registration system

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 01:24:32 GMT

Introducing AdtiveNet: a new & improved registration system

WHAT: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is partnering with ActiveNet to provide you with a new and improved class registration and park reservation system! Your ActiveNet account will offer

WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2014, Our registration system will look different online. It will be easier to navigate and search for classes by age, category, time, location, and activity.*

WHY: You asked for faster, easier class registration – and our new and improved service is here!

• Fast online registration with enhanced search functions, the ability to manage your own account 24/7, and the capability to create a Wish List.

• Secure payment processing, customer service, and more.

• Easy-to-use and intuitive system for all of your class registrations, beginning March 10, with future park reservation features coming soon.

• Plus, you can still register by phone, walk-in, or fax!

Go to Portland Parks.org and click on Register Online!

You will be able to view information about the new system, read the FAQs, and watch how-to videos with information for returning and new customers.

Sign in, create your account, and register for spring classes on Monday, March 10! Excellent customer service is our goal.
Please be patient as we learn this new system together. Thank you!

*Online registrations will be charged a nominal fee.

03/06/2014

CMC Classes and Lessons for Spring 2014

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:44:51 GMT

CMC Classes and Lessons for Spring 2014

Spring Term Dates: 3/31 - 6/12

Check out our list below of beginning and continuing classes and lessons for preschool, youth, and adult, and join in! See our business hours for the holidays at www.communitymusiccenter.org, then give us a call - 503-823-3177.

Download our Spring Newsletter (PDF) with these course listings plus our concert & events calendar and more, or View or download our full school-year catalog for detailed course descriptions.

Note: Continuing/returning students from Winter 2014, see automatic re-enrollment.

CMC Class Calendar

Winter Term ending dates:

Group Classes: March 10 - 15 is the last regular week - make-up week is March 17 - 22 (ask your instructor if you have a make-up)

Private Lessons: March 17 - 22 is the last week for private lessons (there is no make-up week for private lessons)

Spring Term: all classes and lessons resume the week of March 31 - April 5.

See our School Calendar and FAQs about Make-ups and Automatic Rollovers for more information.

Visit our website for more information: www.CommunityMusicCenter.org. Read all about PP&R's new online registration system at: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60624.

Spring 2014 Class List

Youth - Preschool

Creepers & Toddlers Explore! age: 6 - 23 months

Increase awareness of basic musical elements including pitch, rhythm & tempo through songs, movement, listening & more. Develop aural responsiveness & social skills in a playtime environment through early childhood music education techniques. $90/10 classes.

10526 Tu 10am-10:45am 4/1-6/3 Sinell

1003499 W 9:15am-10am 4/2-6/4 Conway

1003508 F 10am-10:45am 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003509 Sa 10am-10:45am 4/5-6/7 Pazienza

Exploring Together! age: 2 - 3.5

It’s musical playtime for kids! Develop self-expression, creativity & learning skills through songs, games, movement & use of instruments using methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Parents/caregivers participate, too, cultivating ‘harmonious’ interactions.
$90/10 classes.

10529 Tu 9:15am-10am 4/1-6/3 Sinell

1003510 W 10am-10:45am 4/2-6/4 Conway

1003511 F 9:15am-10am 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003512 F 11am-11:45am 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003514 Sa 9:15am-10am 4/5-6/7 Pazienza

Launch Pad To Learning age: 3.5 - 5

Blast off into sounds & creativity! Develop cognitive, social & musical skills through methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Songs, games & movement activate body & mind. Play easy percussion & melody instruments! Caregiver remains in building during class. $90/10 classes.

1003498 Tu 11am-11:45am 4/1-6/3 Sinell

1003518 W 11am-11:45am 4/2-6/4 Conway

1003519 F 1pm- 1:45pm 4/4-6/6 Sinell

1003520 Sa 11am-11:45am 4/5-6/7 Pazienza

Youth - School Age

Basic Skills for students in Kindergarten age: 5 - 6
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $98/10 weeks

10511 M 3pm- 3:40pm Wagner

1003984 Tu 2:45pm- 3:25pm Sinell

Basic Skills for students in Kindergarten or 1st grade age: 5 - 7
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $98/10 weeks

1003767 Th 3:45pm- 4:25pm Wagner

1003769 Sa 2pm- 2:40pm Wagner

Voice Group Lessons for students in grades 4 - 6 age: 9 - 12
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $98/10 weeks

1003998 Tu 3:30pm- 4:15pm Briscoe

Voice Group Lessons for students in grades 6 - 8 age: 11 - 14
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $98/10 weeks

1003999 Tu 4:30pm- 5:15pm Briscoe

The Center Singers - Youth Choir for students in grades 3 - 8 age: 8 - 13
Continuing from Winter - no prior experience necessary to join! $82/10 weeks

1004002 Sa 10am-11am Edson

On My Way With Basic Skills 5 - 6 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Music Skills Level I-III 7 - 13 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Suzuki Group Classes - Violin, Cello Age 5 - 18 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Group Piano Lessons Age 6 - 14 for students with prior experience only- call us!

String Orchestra Levels I - III Age 6 - 16 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Center Singers Ensemble Age 11 - 15 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Guitar Group Lessons Level I & II Age 8 -18 for students with prior experience only- call us!

Multi-Generational

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. Uncover your inner composer through a variety of group games while playing different hand drums & percussion instruments. Fee: $5 child/$8 adult/$15 Family

1003990 Sa 4/2 1:30pm- 2:30pm Kjome

1003995 Sa 5/10 1:30pm- 2:30pm Kjome

Adults

Below are continuing courses from Winter accepting new students with prior experience- call us!

Community String Orchestra

Violin Group Lessons Level 1

Violin Ensemble

Cello Group Lessons Level 1& 3

Cello Ensemble

Recorder Level 1 - 3

Advanced Recorder Ensemble conti

Renaissance Wind & Loud Wind Bands

Renaissance Song

Collegium Musicum

Guitar Group Lessons Level I

Guitar Ensemble

Voice Group Lessons Level I

Madrigal Singing

Francis Street Singers Community Choir

Piano Group Lessons Level 1 & 2

Music Theory for Piano

03/06/2014

Contemp Group to Benefit CMC

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:37:44 GMT

A New Music Co-Op: Inaugural Assembly
A two-city collaboration between 21 performers and 11 composers celebrating the power of music to incite change

Date: March 8, 2014
Location: Audiocinema LLC, 226 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
Start time: 2:00 pm, doors open at 1:30pm
End time: 4:00 pm
Ticket price: $7 in advance; $10 at the door. Discounted student/senior/military tickets available at the door for $5. (List $10 if only one option)
Ticket website: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-new-music-co-op-inaugural-assembly-tickets-10352182657
Organization website: http://eccenewmusic.com
Organization name: Eugene Contemporary Chamber Ensemble

Description: The Contemporary Portland Orchestra Project (CPOP) and the Eugene Contemporary Chamber Ensemble (ECCE) would like to invite you our inaugural assembly as we come together to celebrate the power of musical communities to inspire change and give voice to our hopes and aspirations.

As part of this year's March Music Moderne Festival, our inaugural assembly will feature community performances of Frederic Rzewski's Les Moutons de Panurge and Terry Riley's In C. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own instrument, whether it's your voice, a trumpet, a guitar, a toy piano, or just a bucket and a pair of sticks, and join us in making our voices heard!

We'll also feature a diverse range of music--everything from electroacoustic works to string quartets and beyond--by musicians across the state alongside complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks for everyone to enjoy as we relax and enjoy some new sounds.Ticket sales will be donated to the Portland Community Music Center to help support a place where everyone can go to listen, learn, and create music together. To purchase tickets in advance, please visit http://ow.ly/tG9dR.

Note: this is a third-party event, not run or affiliated with CMC.

03/03/2014

Support CMC just by shopping at Fred Meyer

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:29:11 GMT

Fred Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:

Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to CMC Inc. at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: 93-0493441.
Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping CMC earn a donation!
You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

02/12/2014

Making Musicians Festival 2014 Event Listing

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:04:55 GMT

Hundreds of music students! Dozens of concerts! Thousands of attendees!

See our Making Musicians Festival Campaign page to learn how you can help!

Silent Auction runs April 18 – May 4

Making Musician Festival Event Listing
Festival Sponsor: Kennedy Violins

APRIL

6 Violin, Viola & Cello students of Kendra & Jasmine Law 5:15pm. Support this event!

14 Violin & Viola students of Elizabeth Knopp 5:30. Sponsored by Townshend's Tea Co. & Papa John's Pizza at SE 33rd & Powel. Support this event!

18 Family Friday Concert Series-CMC Showcase. All Family Friday concerts start at 7:15 pm and run about an hour (no intermission). Admission is free, with suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 for a family. Doors open at about 6:45 pm. For more information, see our website or give us a call at 503-823-3177. Sponsored by Larkins | Vacura, First Citizens Bank, & Papa John's Pizza at SE 33rd & Powell. Support this event!

20 Violin students of Hong Chou. 3:15pm. Sponsored by Portland Actors Conservatory & Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. Support this event!

27 Violin & Viola students of Cynthia Scott. 6:30pm. Sponsored by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. & Portland Columbia Symphony. Support this event!

MAY

3 Violin students of Karen Hilley 3:45pm. Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & ¿Por Que No? Support this event!

11 Violin students of Elizabeth Peyton 1:30pm & 3:00pm. Support these events!

11 Piano stuends of Zita Jefferson. 5:00pm. Support this event!

17 Violin & Viola students of Jennifer Arnold. 3:00pm. Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & ¿Por Que No? Support this event!

17 Flute students of Terese Wagner. 5:00pm. Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & Portland Ballet. Support this event!

17 Violin students of Andrew Ehrlich. 6:30pm. Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & David Kerr Violin Shop. Support this event!

18 Piano students of George Cheshier. 1:00pm. Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & Portland Music Co. Support this event!

18 Cello students of Katherine Schultz. 3:00 pm. Sponsored by City Pets Vet & Moving Images LLC. Support this event!

25 Violin, Viola & Cello students of Kendra & Jasmine Law. 2:00pm. Sponsored by City Pets Vet & Moving Images LLC. Support this event!

25 Piano students of Zita Jefferson. 5:00 pm. Sponsored by City Pets Vet & Paloma Clothing. Support this event!

31 Violin Students of Elizabeth Peyton. 1:00 pm. Sponsored by City Pets Vet & Unfold Yoga Studio. Support this event!

31 Violin & viola Students of Marissa Winship. 4:30 pm. Support this event!

31 Violin students of Lucia Atkinson. 5:45 pm. Support this event!

JUNE

1 Violin students of Clarisse Atcherson. 1:30pm. Sponsored by the Oregon Symphony & City Pets Vet. Support this event!

1 Chamber Music Concert – CMC student groups perform. Andrew Ehrlich, director. 7:00pm. Sponsored by David Kerr Violin Shop, & Chamber Music Northwest. Support this event!

4 Renaissance Winds - students of Gayle & Phil Neuman and Cindy Markham. 7:00 PM Sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society & the Multnomah Arts Center. Support this event!

5 Voice students of Anna Briscoe - 6:45 PM. Sponsored by Broadway Rose Theatre Co. & Portland Actors Conservatory. Support this event!

6 Orchestra & Awards Concert. CMC youth string orchestra directed by Margaret Murer, plus award and honoree soloists. 7:15 pm. Sponsored by David Kerr Violin Shop, & First Citizens Bank. Support this event!

7 End of Term Recital featuring CMC classes and private lesson students. 1:30pm. Sponsored by City Pets Vet, Portland Music Co. & Westside Academy of Kung Fu. Support this event!

8 Madrigal Singers, directed by Anna Briscoe. 1:30pm Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio & Higgins Restaurant & Bar. Support this event!

8 Violin students of Luise Grube. 4:00pm. Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio. & Janet Dubay LMT CRS. Support this event!

8 Violin, Viola & Cello students of Jasmine & Kendra Law. 6:30pm. Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio.& Lake Music. Support this event!

9 Violin & Cello students of Samantha Kushnick. 6:00pm. Sponsored by Campbell Salgado Studio & PP&R Aquatics. Support this event!

9 Violin students of Brian Bennett. 7:45pm. Support this event!

10 Francis Street Singers perform. Tracey Edson, director. 7:00pm . Sponsored by First Citizens Bank, Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc. & Oregon Repertory Singers. Support this event!

11 Renaissance Song Recital - students of Gayle Neuman. 7:30pm. Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc. & Oregon Repertory Singers. Support this event!

12 CMC Adult Orchestra – directed by Lisa Zweben. 7:15pm. Rainbow Valley Design & Construction, Inc. & David Kerr Violin Shop. Support this event!

13 Piano students of Ellen Godula. 4:00pm. Sponsored by McMenamins. Support this event! (Note date change from May 24)

13 Guitar students of Jeff Ashton. 6:30pm. Support this event!

14 Violin/Viola/Cello students of Kendra and Jasmine Law. 1:00 pm. Support this event!

14 Violin/Viola students of Anthony Dyer. 4:45 pm Support this event!

15 Violin & Viola Recital: students of Jeremy Waterman. 1pm. Sponsored by Portland Actors Conservatory & Adobe Rose Café. Support this event!

15 Piano students of Zita Jefferson. 4:00pm (beginners), 5:00 (intermediate & advanced) Sponsored by Moving Images LLC & Portland Childrens Museum. Support this event!

Concert & recital days/times subject to change – more to come!
Concerts listed in order of appearance. All programs free and open to the community unless indicated.

CMC is a partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation in partnership with the non-profit CMC Inc.

02/05/2014

Portland Piano Ticket Offer

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:21:06 GMT

Portland Piano International Free Ticket Offer

If you are a current student, or subscribe to CMC's e-mail list or social media (Twitter, Facebook, Google+), Portland Piano International wants to give you a free ticket when you buy one to Vladimir Feltsman, in solo recital, Jan 13, 7:30 PM, Lincoln Hall/1620 SW Park @ Market. For example: get two non-keyboard-side tickets for $45 or two keyboard-side tickets for $54.

Program: Haydn, Sonata No. 33 in C minor, Hob. XVI:20; Schubert, Sonata in A minor, D. 537; Schumann, Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18, Carnaval, Op. 9

To claim your 2-for-1 tickets, enter CMC at portlandpiano.org or when calling 503.228.1388.

Offer subject to availability and may change at any time. Ticket purchase fees may apply.

01/09/2014

Family Friday Jan. 24: Mousai Remix

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:18:44 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center Presents Mousai Remix - next in the series of Family Friday Concerts

What: Mousai Remix performs next in the 2014 series of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center Family Fridays concerts, a series of low-cost concerts perfect for families.

Where: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, at 7:15 pm.

Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5.00 ($15 for a family of any size). Fresh popcorn, snacks, and refreshments are sold at the door for a minimal price. NOTE: limited seating, no reserved seats – doors open at 6:30; house opens at 6:50 pm.

About Mousai Remix – Mousai Remix is a string quartet comprised of Oregon Symphony members Emily Cole (violin), Shin-young Kwon (violin), Jennifer Arnold (viola), and Marilyn de Oliveira (cello). Violist Jennifer Arnold is also an instructor at CMC.

Formed in the fall of 2011, Mousai Remix assembled out of a passion to study and perform the great string quartet literature as well as a desire to share their love of music with the Portland community and promote music education in Portland-area schools. They also strive to provide a more personal musical connection to Oregon symphony musicians in an intimate setting. The quartet has performed in a variety of community and educational settings and is String Quartet in Residence at Linfield College during the 2013-2014 year.

Mousai Remix takes its name from the ancient Greek Mousai, the muses inspiring the arts and sciences.

Future Family Friday concerts:

February 21, 2014 MT Duo

March 21, 2014 Portland Chamber Music

April 18, 2014 CMC Showcase

May 18, 2014 Oregon Renaissance Band

For a full list of concerts and other events at the Center, see www.communitymusiccenter.org, or call 503-823-3177.

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities. Benefit concerts such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund that enables students to follow their dreams in music.

For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.

01/09/2014

CMC Notes - Winter 2014 Newsletter

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:43:15 GMT

Find us on Facebook - Catch us on Twitter - Add us at Google+ - Watch us on YouTube.

Winter Class List Now Online
Activities for new beginners & returnees, too!

Winter term begins January 6, with lots for all ages to choose. See our full list online, or give us a call at 503-823-3177. See our holiday business hours for the best times to reach us by phone. View or download our full catalog for detailed course descriptions.

PS: Continuing/returning students from Fall 2013, see note about automatic re-enrollment.

Open Doors to Music
Oregon residents: donate today to CMC!

Give students without means a chance to have music in their lives. If you live in Oregon and have not yet made a donation to CMC since Nov. 1, please consider a tax-deductible gift* today.

CMC depends upon generous donations from individuals to provide need-based scholarships for music students at the Center. Thank you!

* CMC, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations; donations are tax-deducible to the full extent of the law.

We are listening
Current students: give us your feedback

If you took a class at CMC during the Fall 2013 term, tell us how you liked it! A few brief minutes will help CMC improve in the areas important to you. Click here to start, and thank you for your comments!

It Can Pay to be on Our List
Enter your e-mail to Win!

Sign up on our e-mail list by Dec. 30 and you will be entered to will 2 free tickets to Portland Center Stage! Subscribe to either our simple e-mail list or create an online account so you don't miss any notes from CMC. See details. No purchase necessary!

Friends in Need

The Portland Parks Foundation asks you to consider the gift of play. See www.portlandparksfoundation.org for more information.

Sound Waves from CMC Orchestra
Tune in to a musical greeting from CMC on your radio

The Community Music Center String Orchestra III recorded holiday selections for KBPS AM radio earlier month. Their performance will broadcast several times on December 24 and 25th as part of the station's showcase of local school music ensembles.

Have a merry and musical holiday season!

Winter Winds
Oregon Renaissance Band present a holiday treat

CMC faculty instructors Gayle & Phil Neuman lead their renowned ensemble in a new program of old works for an amazing array of instruments. An Early Christmas Music Recital, December 27 & 28, 2013 at 7:30pm. For admission price and other info please visit www.emgo.org. See our full list of calendar events.

Music by the Foot
Next month we'll have used sheet music for sale in our lobby at $1 per inch. Keep posted for details on finding notable bargains in January!

Make Plans for Summer
Sign up now for our popular July chamber camp for youth age 8 - 18

We are happy to announce the CMC Youth Chamber Music & Concertante Orchestra Camp dates 2013: July 14 - 26. See our chamber camp page for full information, then give us a call to schedule the audition. Strings, winds & piano students are all welcome. Discounts apply for violas and cellos!

In Memoriam
CMC Honors Long-Time CMC Supporters

We remember those who have left us this past year, including Jacob Avshalomov, composer, Portland Youth Philharmonic maestro; Drew Eckard, cellist, student & former staff member; Jeanne Lynch, volunteer/board member; Charles Rhyne, donor; Mary Tooze, pianist, philanthropist in support of music education & aspiring young musicians; Loren Wyss, CMC parent, arts foundation trustee; and others memorialized by gifts to CMC Inc.

This e-mail is sent to current registered students, those who have requested an e-mailed newsletter in lieu of a paper version, and those who have asked to be on our e-mail list on CMC's online system or at PortlandParks.org. To subscribe to our on-going e-mail list for items like the CMC E-Newsletter, create an account or go to www.communitymusiccenter.org. If you have an account you can adjust your preferences by logging in. To opt-out of receiving more e-mails from this system, use the link below.

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

12/20/2013

Enrolling for Winter 2014

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:05:48 GMT

WINTER 2014 at CMC

Note: Continuing/returning students from Fall 2013, see automatic re-enrollment.

PRESCHOOL

Creepers & Toddlers Explore! age: 6 - 23 months

417286 Tu 10am-10:45am 1/7-3/11 Sinell

417287 W 9:15am-10am 1/8-3/12 Conway

417288 F 10am-10:45am 1/10-3/14 Sinell

417289 Sa 10am-10:45am 1/11-3/15 Pazienza

Exploring Together! age: 2 - 3.5

417486 Tu 9:15am-10am 1/7-3/11 Sinell

417487 W 10am-10:45am 1/8-3/12 Conway

417488 F 9:15am-10am 1/10-3/14 Sinell

417489 F 11am-11:45am 1/10-3/14 Sinell

417490 Sa 9:15am-10am 1/11-3/15 Pazienza

Launch Pad To Learning age: 3.5 - 5

Blast off into sounds & creativity! Develop cognitive, social & musical skills through methods such as Orff, Kodaly & Dalcroze. Songs, games & movement activate body & mind. Play easy percussion & melody instruments! Caregiver remains in building during class. $90/10 classes.

417491 Tu 11am-11:45am 1/7-3/11 Sinell

417492 W 11am-11:45am 1/8-3/12 Conway

417493 F 1pm- 1:45pm 1/10-3/14 Sinell

417494 Sa 11am-11:45am 1/11-3/15 Pazienza

Basic Skills $98/10 weeks

417495 M 3pm- 3:40pm Wagner For students in Pre-K* or Kindergarten age: 4* - 5

417496 Tu 2:45pm- 3:25pm Sinell For students in Pre-K* or Kindergarten age: 4* - 5

*Prior music class experience& instructor approval required for Pre-K age

MULTIGENERATIONAL

Drum Circle Family & Friends age: 3 & Up

417725 Sa 1:30-2:30pm 2/8 Kjome

417726 Sa 1:30-2:30pm 3/8 Kjome

YOUTH - School age

String & Band Instrument Lessons age: 4 - 18
Now accepting applications for Winter term private lessons in Strings, Woodwinds & Brass! $23.50 per 30 minute weekly lesson. Go to www.CommunityMusicCenter.org for application forms, or call 503-823-3177

Violin age: 4 - 18
Viola    age: 4 - 18
Cello    age: 4 - 18
Bass    age: 9 - 18
Flute    age: 9 - 18
Clarinet    age: 9 - 18
Saxophone   age: 9 - 18
Trumpet age: 9 - 18
French horn age: 9 - 18

Basic Skills $98/10 weeks

417495 M 3pm- 3:40pm Wagner
For students in Pre-K* or Kindergarten age: 4* - 5

417496 Tu 2:45pm- 3:25pm Sinell
For students in Pre-K* or Kindergarten age: 4* - 5

*Prior music class experience& instructor approval required for Pre-K age

417497 Th 3:45pm- 4:25pm Wagner
For students in Kindergarten or 1st grade age: 5 - 6

417498 Sa 2pm- 2:40pm Wagner
For students in Kindergarten or 1st grade age: 5 - 6

Voice Group Lessons $98/10 weeks

417964 Tu 3:45pm- 4:30pm Briscoe
For students in grades 4 - 6 age: 9 - 12

417965 Tu 4:45pm- 5:30pm Briscoe
For students in grades 6 - 8 age: 11 - 14

The Center Singers - Youth Choir $82/10 weeks

417979 Sa 10am-11am Edson
For students in grades 3 - 8 age: 8 - 13

The following classes are continuing from Fall & require previous experience to join. Call 503-823-3177 for info.

On My Way With Basic Skills
age: 5 - 6

Music Skills Level I-III
age: 7 - 13

Suzuki Group Classes - Violin, Cello
age: 5 - 18

Group Piano Lessons 1st & 2nd Year
age: 6 - 14

String Orchestra Levels I - III
age: 6 - 16

Center Singers Ensemble
age: 11 - 15

Guitar Group Lessons Level I & II
age: 8 -18

ADULTS

Voice Group Lessons Level 1 Age: 18 & up

Brush up your vocal talent by working on techniques of tone production, breath control, diction & stage presence in a supportive atmosphere. Gain expert training for joining a choir, or just bursting into song!

420118 Tu 6:45-7:45pm Briscoe begins 1/7 $140

The following classes are continuing from Fall & require previous experience to join. Call 503-823-3177 for info.

Community String Orchestra

Francis Street Singers Community Choir

Violin Group Lessons Level 1 & 2

Violin Ensemble

Cello Group Lessons Level 1, 3, & Ensemble

Recorder Level 1 - 3

Advanced Recorder Ensemble

Renaissance Wind & Loud Wind Bands

Renaissance Song

Collegium Musicum

Guitar Group Lessons Level 1 & Ensemble

Madrigal Singing

Piano Group Lessons Level 1 & 2

Piano Senior

Music Theory

12/19/2013

Temple award gives over $17K to kids in need at CMC

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:09:13 GMT

The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation recently awarded $17,500 to CMC Inc. for need-based scholarships to youth studying music in the 2013-14 fiscal year. This is the second highest award CMC Inc has received from the Templeton Foundation; a competitive grant of $20,000 last year was the highest to date.

CMC Inc., the non-profit partner at the Community Music Center, depends on contributions from businesses, foundations, and from the general public. This support is used to help the organization provide over $70,000 per year in need-based scholarships to music students at the Center and in Portland Parks & Recreation.

12/18/2013

Enter Your Email for a Chance to Win!

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 03:26:35 GMT

It Can Pay to be on Our List
Sign up on our e-mail list by Dec. 30 and you will be entered to will 2 free tickets to Portland Center Stage!

Subscribe to either our simple e-mail list or create an online account so you don't miss any notes from CMC. At the end of this year we will draw a random e-mail address from our list and award the winner with a gift pass for 2 seats at any Portland Center Stage mainstage production in the 2013-14 season (subject to availability - pass holder calls PCS to redeem for desired show). No purchase necessary! Up to a $144 value.

Note: if you are a current CMC student you only receive e-mails while registered; you'll need to subscribe to our list to continue getting CMC News post-enrollment. The CMC e-mailing list is not connected to the PP&R registration system. See our privacy statement.

Thanks to PCS for donating the prize for this drawing! For a list of producations, see www.pcs.org.

12/18/2013

Emerson House this month at Family Friday

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:15:05 GMT

CMC Presents: Emerson House Band

What: Emerson House Band performs a concert for all ages

Where: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Friday, Nov 15, 2013, at 7:15 pm.

NOTE: limited seating, no reserved seats – doors open at 6:30; house opens at 6:50 pm.

Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5.00 ($15 for a family of any size). Fresh popcorn, snacks, and refreshments are sold at the door for a minimal price.

About the Emerson House Band:

The Emerson House Band plays jazz songs of the 30s, folk, bluegrass, soul and blues. Leo and Jerry started playing together at the Emerson House, an Alzheimer’s Care Facility, and then brought on Carson and John to really develop their unique sound, which has been described as "soulful, funky, and contagious."

Emerson House Band is Leo MacLeod (vocals), Jerry Keefe (guitar, vocals and harmonica), John Hubbard (cello, banjo, guitar and vocals), and Carson Lattimore (bass, guitar, and vocals).
Visit: (http://www.reverbnation.com/emersonhouseband)

Future Family Friday concerts:
January 24, 2014 Mousai Remix

February 21, 2014 MT Duo

March 21, 2014 Portland Chamber Music

April 18, 2014 CMC Showcase

May 18, 2014 Oregon Renaissance Band

About the Community Music Center (CMC)

The CMC is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities. Benefit concerts such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund that enables students to follow their dreams in music.

For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.

11/05/2013

Family Friday Opens Opus 6

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:52:09 GMT

Family Friday back this month

The sixth season of monthly concerts for young and young-at-heart debuts in October with an ol' time favorite. Enjoy the toe-tapping tunes of Whistlin' Rufus, the 2013-14 season opener for Family Fridays on October 18 at 7:15 pm. Free (suggested donation $5 per person or $15 for families). For more on this and other events, see our online calendar.

10/18/2013

CMC Family Honored

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:15:37 GMT

CMC Family Honored

Concert tribute to the late "Mr. A" in October

Jacob Avshalomov played a big part in music education region-wide as long-time director and conductor of the Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP). His sons, David and Daniel - now prominent international musicians - were both students at CMC. His father-in-law was even a fireman at the Francis Street Station before it became the music center!

On Sunday, October 13 at 7:30 in Kaull Auditorium at Reed College hear CMC & PYP alumni perform works in tribute to the amazing influence of the Avshalomov family on multiple generations of musicians, music students and children both globally and in the Pacific Northwest. See the PYP web site and OregonLive for complete program details for this inspiring event that is free and open to the public.

10/10/2013

Changes in CMC's Artist Roster

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 19:49:29 GMT

Mentor movements include three former CMC students returning as instructors!

Two long-time CMC instructors are moving on: John Hubbard (cello) after 20 years, and Stevie McDougal (cello) after over 35 years at the Center. We appreciate their amazing service to the youth of Portland, and wish them well.

CMC welcomes back Alberta Hardy (violin), Karen Hilley (violin), and Ellen Kjelgaard Godula, who were all students at CMC - in different decades - and now are highly trained performing artist instructors. Maria Garcia (piano) joins our staff-accompanist list.

Visit our full list of faculty biographies, and be impressed!

MARIA GARCIA (piano): Bachelor Degree from New England Conservatory, Masters and Doctorate (ABD) from State University of New York at Stony Brook. teacher, accompanist and coach at Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Division, City University of New York, and others. Performer of chamber music anc solo, including Casals Festival.

ELLEN GODULA (piano): B.A from University of California at Santa Cruz (focus Music Performance: piano). Pianist, Lincoln Stree United Methodist Church. Freelance performer and touring musician. In youth: violin student at CMC and Portland Youth Philharmonic.

ALBERTA HARDY (violin): B. A. from Portland State University Summa Cum Laude. Also Seattle Pacific University and University of Mobile. Resistered Suzuki instructor. Theatre Instructor: PP&R.

KAREN HILLEY (violin): Master's Degree in Education. Suzuki teacher trained. Orchestra director: Reynolds & Walt Morley Middle Schools. Freelance musician, Portland Opera and Portland Ballet Orchestras, Portland Chamber Orchestra, and Oregon Symphony. In youth: violin student & Kaufman Award winner at CMC.

09/17/2013

Fall 2013 Courses

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:48:54 GMT

Enroll for School Year 2013-14 Today - Full Class List Below

Fall Term at CMC runs Sep. 30 to Dec. 21, but most classes at CMC are three term classes and meet September through June. Tuition fees listed are for fall term (10 weeks).
Classes listed with course numbers do not require prior experience and are open to enroll.
Classes listed with "*" have prerequisites, which welcome students with equivalent experience.
Early registration is advised; waiting lists are kept for classes that are already full.

Click a hyper link or see our catalog for full descriptions and information, then give us a call to register at 503-823-3177.

Preschool Age | Youth | Adult & Teen

PRESCHOOL AGE
Creepers & Toddlers Explore!				age: 6 – 23 months
411754	Tu	10am-10:45am	10/1-12/10	Sinell
411755	W	9:15am-10am	10/2-12/11	Conway
411756	F	10am-10:45am	10/4-12/13	Sinell
411757	Sa	10am-10:45am	10/5-12/14	Pazienza
Exploring Together!				age: 2 – 3.5
411764	Tu	9:15am-10am	10/01-12/10	Sinell
411765	W	10am-10:45am	10/2-12/11	Conway
411766	F	9:15am-10am	10/4-12/13	Sinell
411767	F	11am-11:45am	10/4-12/13	Sinell
411768	Sa	9:15am-10am	10/5-12/14	Pazienza
Launch Pad To Learning				age: 3.5 – 5
411769	Tu	11am-11:45am	10/1-12/10	Sinell
411770	W	11am-11:45am	10/2-12/11	Conway
411771	F	1pm- 1:45pm	10/4-12/13	Sinell
411772	Sa	11am-11:45am	10/5-12/14	Pazienza

YOUTH
Basic Skills				age: 4 - 6
*For students in Pre-K - 1st grade*
*(Prior music class experience& instructor approval required for Pre-K age)*
411984	M	3pm- 3:40pm	Wagner	$98
411985	Tu	2:45pm- 3:25pm	Sinell	$98
411986	Th	3:45pm- 4:25pm	Wagner	$98
411987	Sa	2pm- 2:40pm	Wagner	$98
On My Way With Basic Skills*				age: 5 - 6
Skills Level I				age: 7 - 9
411991	M	4:45pm- 5:25pm	Wagner	$98
411992	W	3:45pm- 4:25pm	Sinell	$98
411993	Th	5:30pm- 6:10pm	Wagner	$98
411994	Sa	1pm- 1:40pm	Wagner	$98
Skills Level I & II Accelerated				age: 9 - 12
411999	W	4:30pm- 5:10pm	Hess	$98
Skills Level II & III*				age: 8 - 13
Skills Laboratory*				age: 11 - 18
Guitar Group Lessons I				age: 8 - 18
*New Beginners – grades 3 - 6:*
412134	Sa	1:30pm- 2:15pm	Adams	$98
412149	Sa	3:15pm- 4pm	Adams	$98
*New Beginners – grades 7 - 12:*
412135	Sa	2:15pm- 3pm	Adams	$98
Guitar Group Lessons II*				age: 10 - 18
String Orchestra Level I*				age: 6 - 13
String Orchestra Level II*				age: 7 - 14
String Orchestra Level III*				age: 8 - 16
Chamber Groups*				age: 8 - 18
Voice Group Lessons				age: 9 - 14
*For students in grades 4 - 6*
413740	Tu	3:45pm- 4:30pm	Briscoe	$98
*For students in grades 6 - 8:*
413741	Tu	4:45pm- 5:30pm	Briscoe	$98
Piano Foundations Level 1-1				age: 6 - 14
*For students in grades 1-4:*
414043	M	4:15 - 5pm	Godula	$110	waitlisting
414045	Tu	3:30 - 4:15pm	Cheshire	$110	waitlisting
414046	Th	3:30 - 4:15 pm	Jefferson	$110	waitlisting
414047	F	3:30 - 4:15 pm	Jefferson	$110	waitlisting
414048	Sa	4:30 - 5:15 pm	Godula	$110	waitlisting
*For students in grades 5-8:*
414044	M	5:15pm- 6pm	Godula	$110
Piano Foundations		Level 1-2 & above*		age: 6 - 14
Piano Laboratory*				age: 7 - 14
The Center Singers - Youth Choir				age: 8 - 13
412153	Sa	10am-11am	Edson	$73.80
Center Singers Ensemble*				age: 11 - 15
Suzuki Group Class (violin, cello)*				age: 5 - 18
Viola Choir*				age: 6 - 18


ADULT & TEEN
Violin Group Lessons Level 1				age: 16 & up
412473	M	6:30pm- 7:20pm	Rowell	$117
Violin Group Lessons Level 2*				age: 16 & up
Violin Ensemble*				age: 16 & up
Cello Group Lessons Level 1				age: 16 & up
413994	Tu	7:45 - 8:45 pm	Kushnick	$140	waitlisting
Cello Group Lessons Level 2*				age: 16 & up
Cello Group Lessons Level 3*				age: 16 & up
Cello Ensemble*				age: 16 & up
String Orchestra*				age: 16 & up
Voice Group Lessons Level 1				age: 16 & up
414020	Tu	6:45pm- 7:45pm	Briscoe	$140
Voice Group Lessons Level 2*				age: 16 & up
The Francis Street Singers				age: 18 & up
412655	Tu	7pm- 9pm	Edson	$64
Guitar Group Lessons Level 1				age: 16 & up
412494	W	6:30pm- 7:30pm	Ashton	$140
Guitar Group Lessons Level 2*				age: 16 & up
Guitar Ensemble*				age: 16 & up
Piano Group Lessons Level 1				age: 16 & up
412169	W	8:15pm- 9:15pm	Cheshier	$122
Piano Group Lessons Level 2				age: 16 & up
Madrigal Singing*				age: 14 & up
Renaissance Song*		age: 18 & up
Recorder Level 1				age: 14 & up
412161	Th	6:30pm- 7:30pm	Markham	$140
Recorder Level 2*				age: 14 & up
Recorder Level 3*				age: 14 & up
Advanced Recorder Ensemble*				age: 14 & up
Renaissance Wind Band*				age: 14 & up
Renaissance Loud Wind Band*				age: 14 & up
Collegium Musicum*				age: 16 & up

09/16/2013

Fall is coming!

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:14:30 GMT

Fall Classes Announced
We've got a great line-up of activities for the school year, now available for viewing online!

Registration begins: Monday, August 12th

Private lessons reminders:

Aug 12: Pre-Registration for Lessons Begins - Lesson times are scheduled on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to continuing students.
Applications received before August 12th will be marked as received on August 12th.

Aug 12-17: Catalogs distributed by mail

Sept 3: Lesson scheduling begins - pre-registration by this date preferred

Sept 9: Continuing Students Application Deadline - Applications from continuing students received after Sept 9th will not receive priority over new students.

Sept 12: Confirmation calls begin - Payment is required at the time of confirmation to secure a time slot.

08/01/2013

Early childhood music continues in August

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:49:57 GMT

Summer Music for Tots
August session of weekly music classes for preschool-age students starts the week of August 5

If you haven’t enrolled for the upcoming session yet, for the best service be sure to register by Friday, August 2.

Creepers & Toddlers Explore! age: 6 - 23 months

402271 Th 10am-10:45am 8/8-8/29
402272 F 10am-10:45am 8/9-8/30

Exploring Together! age: 2 – 3.5 years

402281 Tu 10am-10:45am 8/6-8/27
402283 Th 9:15am-10am 8/8-8/29
402284 F 9:15am-10am 8/9-8/30

Launch Pad To Learning age: 3.5 – 5 years

402294 Tu 11am-11:45am 8/6-8/27
402296 Th 11am-11:45am 8/8-8/29
402297 F 11am-11:45am 8/9-8/30

You can register online, call us at 503-823-3177, or stop by during business hours. The August session is only $36, and taught by Connie Pazienza - see her teaching in our YouTube video. As always, we have generous scholarship assistance. For more information visit our website at www.communitymusiccenter.org. CMC is pleasantly air-conditioned!

07/31/2013

Tunde's Trumpet shines in August

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 06:43:56 GMT

Just how hard is it to learn a musical instrument?

The Community Music Center welcomes Boom Arts' production

TUNDE’S TRUMPET

The West Coast premiere of a puppet musical for kids & families about making music and keeping your eye on the prize

Community Music Center August 2, 3, & 4

Don't miss what the Willamette Week describes as:

“A wild array of funky puppets annoy, cajole and distract a talented 10-year-old trumpet player in this short, jazzy kids production from Boom Arts. Tunde (Blake Stone) has the heart to become a true musician, but first he must vanquish five challenges, including frustration and jealousy, in order to reach his potential. Powerful singer and storyteller Ithica Tell and live trumpeter Jon Roberts help anchor the can-do story, while puppets cleverly crafted from old piano keys, bungee cords and bedsheets charm grade-school-agedviewers.”

Tunde's Trumpet is best for kids ages 5-15 and lasts about 1 hour. Performances dates & times are:

Friday, August 2, 7pm

Saturday, August 3, 2pm & 7pm

Sunday, August 4, 2pm

Location: Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St., Portland, OR 97202

Tickets: Suggested donation is $20 per FAMILY (or $10/adult) and reservations can be made online at www.boomarts.org or by clicking here: https://www.artful.ly/store/events/1273

Book by Chisa Hutchinson

Music by Elliot Goldman/Lyrics by Sarah Gancher

Originally commissioned by City Parks’ SummerStage

Directed by Lava Alapai

Music Direction Ezra Weiss

Puppets by Anna Cosper & Afsaneh Aayani

Featuring Afsaneh Aayani, Lexie Hull, Jocelyn Seid, Blake Stone, Ithica Tell

and Live Jazz Trumpet by Jon Roberts

This production is supported by the Regional Arts and Culture Council, Work for Art, the Multnomah County Cultural

Coalition, & the Oregon Cultural Trust, and the Boom Arts Founding Circle. It is presented in collaboration with Portland

Parks and Recreation's Summer Free for All, Ethos Music Center, and the Community Music Center.

Boom Arts presents, produces, and develops socially relevant theatre and performance in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Visit us at www.boomarts.org or Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/boomartspdx

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07/17/2013

Music Teaching Job Openings for Fall

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:43:29 GMT

Instructor Job Openings (Part-Time)

Beginning in late September 2013 for the 2013-14 School Year

Join a team of caring, committed & community-minded musician/instructors. The Community Music Center (CMC), Portland, is currently accepting applications for following jobs:

Piano Instructor for Saturday Youth Group Classes

Violin Instructor (Suzuki preferred), especially for Saturdays

Cello Instructor (Suzuki preferred)

Prior experience and training are required. See important details.

Inquiries: Gregory Dubay, Director, 503-823-3177 or gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov.

CMC serves the community by providing affordable lessons and classes with generous scholarships so that no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay.

07/12/2013

Winner announced for Making Musicians Festival 2013

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:53:31 GMT

And the Winner is...

Grand Prize for the 2013 perform-a-thon sponsor drive goes to CMC pupil who raised money for students in need. Karissa Thomas won a new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 for soliciting the largest amount of sponsorships- over $400 from over a dozen friends - in the new contest this spring, the proceeds of which support need-based scholarships for music lessons at the Center. And when more kids can study music, everyone wins!

Thank you Karissa and all your sponsors!

06/26/2013

Summer classes for new beginners and continuing students, too

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:21:39 GMT

Summer at CMC

Whether it is trying something new like banjo, or making the harmony last year-round in a continuing class, join in CMC's well-loved programs for all ages. Full details are available online (see instructions, below), or download our catalog. Or call us at 503-823-3177 to learn more. Spots are filling up, so for the best service, register before July 3. And remember: CMC is confortably air-conditioned.

YOUTH

GUITAR

Guitar Group Lessons I age: 8-18

New beginners – entering grade 3-6    age: 8 - 12
402727   M 3:15pm- 4pm      Adams
7/8-8/26     $84

New beginners – entering grade 7-12 age: 12 - 18
402728 M 4:45pm- 5:30pm Adams
7/8-8/26 $84

Continuing class from Spring 1:30      age: 8 - 12
402725 M    1:30pm- 2:15pm       Adams
7/8-8/26     $84

Continuing class from Spring 2:15 age: 9 - 14

402726 M 2:15pm- 3pm Adams
7/8-8/26 $84

Guitar Group Lessons II                     age: 10 - 14
This is a continuing class from 4pm Spring 2013
402729   M    4pm- 4:45pm    Adams
7/8-8/26   $84

PIANO

My First Piano Class                                age: 6 - 7
For students entering 1st or 2nd grade in Fall
402302    M, W, F 2:30pm- 3:15pm    Jefferson
7/8-7/19    FULL!

402303 M, W, F 2:30pm- 3:15pm Jefferson
7/22-8/2 $75

402304 M, W, F 2:30pm- 3:15pm Jefferson
8/5-8/16 $75

402305 M, W, F 2:30pm- 3:15pm Jefferson
8/19-8/30 $75

Piano Foundations Level 1-1 age: 8 - 14
For students entering grades 3-4 age: 8 - 9

402306 M 3:30pm- 4:15pm Jefferson
7/8-8/26 $88

402307 W 4:15pm- 5pm Jefferson
7/10-8/28 $88

For students entering grades 5-8      age: 10 - 14
402308  Tu   4pm- 4:45pm   Cheshier
7/9-8/27    $88

Piano Foundations Level 1-2               age: 7 - 10
402309 W    5:15pm- 6pm     Jefferson
7/10-8/28       $88

Piano Laboratory age: 7 - 14
All students beyond Piano Foundations 1-2 (6 months of group lessons)
register for Piano Laboratory in summer term. This provides more flexible
scheduling options & individual attention for students!

402310 M 1pm- 1:45pm Jefferson
7/8-8/26 $96

402311 M 1:45pm- 2:30pm Jefferson
7/8-8/26 $96

402312 M 4:30pm- 5:15pm Jefferson
7/8-8/26 $96

402313 M 5:15pm- 6:30pm Jefferson
7/8-8/26 FULL!

402314 Tu 3:15pm- 4pm Cheshier
7/9-8/27 $96

402315 Tu 4:45pm- 5:30pm Cheshier
7/9-8/27 $96

402316 Tu 5:30pm- 6:15pm Cheshier
7/9-8/27 $96

402317 W 1:45pm- 2:30pm Jefferson
7/10-8/28 $96

402318 W 3:30pm- 4:15pm Jefferson
7/10-8/28 FULL!

402319 W 6pm- 6:45pm Jefferson
7/10-8/28 FULL!

402320 F 3:30pm- 4:15pm Jefferson
7/12-8/30 FULL!

402321 F 4:15pm- 5pm Jefferson
7/12-8/30 $96

ADULTS

VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Broadway & Movie Melodies age: 16 & up
From Rogers & Hammerstein to Sondheim, classics to contemporary, burst into song with show-stoppers written for stage & screen. Enhance vocal skills such as tone production, diction, ensemble singing & more. Gain self-confidence while enjoying the company of others in a relaxed setting. This course will focus on singing only - not staging or performance & is structured for the novice singer. Students must able to match pitch. Recommended prequel: Voice Group Lessons Level 1.

402750 Tu, Th 7pm- 8pm Briscoe
7/23-8/15 $120

The Francis Street Singers age: 18 & up
Prerequisite: Group Voice Level 2 or equivalent (knowledge of tone production, sight-reading skills, familiarity with part singing).

402759 Tu, Th 7pm- 9pm Edson
7/9-8/1 $54

Renaissance Song                             age: 18 & up
Prerequisite: Intermediate note reading skills.
402753        Th   6:30pm- 7:30pm           G. Neuman
7/18-8/29       $98

PIANO

Piano Group Lessons Level 1 age: 16 & up
New Beginners

402762 W 7:30pm- 8:30pm Cheshier
7/10-8/28 FULL!*
* get on the waitlist and we may run an additional section!

Continuing from Tuesday 8pm in Spring
402761 Tu 8pm- 9pm Cheshier
7/9-8/27 $96

Piano Group Lessons Level 2          age: 16 & up
402763        Tu   7pm- 8pm      Cheshier
7/9-8/27       $96

FOLK TRADITIONS

Banjo                                                   age: 14 & up
No previous experience required. Bring your own instrument. Offered Summer term only.
402755        M    6:30pm- 7:30pm     Keefer
7/8-8/26     $112

Guitar in the Carter Style                   age: 14 & up
For players with at least one year of lessons and ability to play C, G, D, A, and E chords. Offered summer term only.
402756        M    7:30pm- 8:30pm     Keefer
7/8-8/26     $112

GUITAR

Guitar Group Lessons Level 1         age: 14 & up
This is a beginning class which does not continue in the fall term.
402754        M    6pm- 7pm      Adams
7/8-8/26        $112

CELLO GROUP LESSONS

Cello Group Lessons Level 1           age: 16 & up
This is a continuing class from Spring 2013. A new beginners class will open in Fall.
402745        Th   8pm- 9pm        Kushnick
7/11-8/29      $112

Cello Group Lessons Level 2           age: 16 & up
Prerequisite: Cello 2 during the 12-13 school year, or the equivalent.
402746        Tu   7pm- 8pm     Heath
7/9-8/27    $112

Cello Group Lessons Level 3 age: 16 & up
Prerequisite: Cello 3 during 12-13 school year, or the equivalent.

402747 Tu 8pm- 9pm Heath
7/9-8/27 $112

VIOLIN GROUP LESSONS

Violin Group Lessons Level 2 age: 16 & up
Prerequisite: Violin Group Lessons Level 1 or the equivalent.

403875 M 6:30pm- 7:15pm Rowell
7/8-8/26 $84

STRING ENSEMBLES & ORCHESTRA

Violin Ensemble      age: 16 & up
This class is designed for later beginners & intermediate players. Violists welcome! Prerequisite: one year of study.
402758        M    7:15pm- 8:15pm                  Rowell
7/8-8/26                               $112

Cello Ensemble         age: 16 & up
Prerequisite: Cello Ensemble during the 12-13 school year, or the equivalent.
402748        Th   7pm- 8pm      Kushnick
7/11-8/29                             $112

String Orchestra age: 16 & up
At least two years instrumental study or permission of conductor & reasonable
ight-reading ability; some ensemble or class experience desirable.

402749 W 7pm- 8:30pm Cheskin
7/10-8/21 $56

RECORDER

Recorder Level 3       age: 14 & up
402751        Th   7:30pm- 9pm                G. Neuman
7/18-8/29         $119

Advanced Recorder Ensemble         age: 14 & up
402752        Th   7:30pm- 9pm                P. Neuman
7/18-8/29                             $119

Instructions for Online Registration (continuing students):

If you are a continuing student, then you already have an account to register online!

Go to https://www.portlandparks.org/register/Start/Start.asp
Click the “login” button (NOT “Create New Account”!)
Click “Forgot My Account Information”
Follow instructions for getting a new ID and password.
Once you are in, search for the course you want using the unique 6-digit course code

Done! :-)

Instructions for Online Registration (new):

If you have registered for an activity in PP&R, then you already have an account to register online - see above!

Go to https://www.portlandparks.org/register/Start/Start.asp
Click the “Create New Account” link
Follow instructions for getting a new ID and password.
Once you are in, search for the course you want using the unique 6-digit course code

Done! :-)

06/24/2013

Graduates Honored

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 01:23:18 GMT

CMC congratulates the high school seniors completing their school-age training at the Center. These amazing young individuals were honored at the John & Betty Gray Honors and Awards concert at CMC in June.

Julian Andrews has been studying at CMC since kindergarten – staring music skills classes at the Center with Shera Sinell and violin with Christine Wilson Goodner in the year 2000. Now, after 10 years of violin lesson with Andrew Ehrlich (mostly at CMC), plus CMC orchestra, theory classes and chamber music, Julian is graduating from Cleveland High School to Bowdoin College (Maine) where he hopes to pursue his interests in developmental psychology, political science, and environmental science. When not on the violin, Julian also expresses himself through dance (ballet, Jazz, modern, & Hip Hop) at the Center for Movement Arts.

Cameron Fish, having received violin instruction in middle school, began at CMC in 2006 with orchestra directed by Margaret Murer and piano classes instructed by Zita Jefferson. During his high school years at Cleveland High School he has been enjoying the CMC Old Time String Band, led by Andy Emert. Other activities outside of the Center included guitar lessons and Oregon Boats. Cameron is looking forward to starting at the University of Oregon Honors College after this summer.

Adriana Lilla studied violin with Michael Judge at CMC from 2000, before switching to viola in 2011 with Jen Arnold. A busy schedule at Cleveland High School as an International Baccalaureate student, including extra work in photography and lots and lots of soccer tournaments, caps her high school career. She goes on to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, majoring in Architectural Engineering.

Sean Musaeus started at CMC in 2004, taking several years of group piano lessons from George Cheshire at the Center before moving on to private lessons with him. This year Sean joined the Chamber Music program and played a group coached by Colin Oldham and Samantha Kushnick. Filmmaking and photography, plus sports, math & science, & storytelling top his list of likes. Sean moves from a homeschooled environment to attend Warner Pacific College this fall.

Ruby O’Connor is not only graduating form Cleveland High School as a National Merit Scholarship winner, she is also completing her 12th year of studying music at CMC. Ruby took music skills classes with Shera Sinell and others, and played in the Center's string orchestra for several years under Margaret Murer. In addition, she studied violin with Andrew Ehrlich (2011-2013), Michael Judge (2006-11), Martha Shackford (2005-06), & Leo Whitlow (2001 – 2005). She’s been a member of the Cleveland High choir, active in dance, and enjoys camping & hiking when given the chance. Ruby will attend the University of Oregon Honors College this fall.

Kelly Oja started at CMC in 2012 with bass instruction from Fletcher Nemeth. She is graduating from Union High School in Vancouver, with an Associates degree from Clark Community College – both with honors. She played in district Honor Orchestra from 10th grade to 12th grade; participated in solo ensemble in 9th and 11th grade; and this season was a bass player for the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Kelly has played the electric guitar and bass for jazz band and for the school musical, and also studied piano since she was 5. Equally at home in the water, she enjoys swimming and surfing. Kelly will be entering Brigham Young University - Provo as a Junior, joining their school of music for double bass performance major and music education with strings emphasis.

Kenton Wirfsmith is graduating from the Arts and Communications Magnet Academy (ACMA), from which he received a music scholarship, going on to Portland State University to major in Physical Studies. A cello student of John Hubbard at CMC from 2010, Kenton also learned from Levi Manselle & MaryAnn Campbell. He’s taking piano for 10 years, and been in CMC’s chamber music program directed by Andrew Ehlrich and coached by David Kerr. His extra-musical pursuits of basketball, ultimate Frisbee and cycling kept him occupied while he become class president and member of the National Arts Honor Society.

06/21/2013

CMC Inc. elects new board members

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:14:18 GMT

The non-profit partner at CMC is happy to announce 5 new volunteers-members elected at the CMC Inc. Annual Meeting on June 9, 2013. We are grateful to have their service, which will begin on June 17. These new recruits replace outgoing members.

Denise Hare: CMC Parent (strings program), Professor of Economics at Reed College

Ted Khoury: CMC Parent (strings program), Assistant Professor of Management, PSU School of Business and Administration

Morgan Lucker: CMC Parent (early childhood music), Assistant Professor of Music, Reed College

Leslie Pohl-Kosbau: Community Gardens Director, PP&R (retired)

Jean Thompson: Accountant & Librarian (retired), musician

Current Board Roster:

Adrienne Welsh, President

Veronica Dujon, Vice President

Susan Campbell, Secretary

Matthew Lachmann, Treasurer

Nadia Chandler, Parent Rep.

Mark Fulop

Carolyn Landsverk

Tim Manickam

Matthew Morgan

Kyong Porreco

Judith Rompa

Katherine Schroeder

Melinda Wilde

The Community Music Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization made up of volunteers who help improve access to Portland Parks & Recreation programs at the Community Music Center through fundraising. The CMC Inc. Board of Directors meets monthly and holds one annual meeting for the full membership. Those interested in servicing are encouraged to contact Gregory Dubay, CMC Executive Director.

06/10/2013

CMC Inc. Annual Meeting June 8 at 1:30 pm

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:33:24 GMT

Announcing the corporate meeting for the non-profit volunteer fundraising organization that supports CMC, including board member elections.

Annual Meeting Agenda

Saturday, June 8 at 1:30 pm

Note: meeting starts promptly at 1:30 and lasts about 10 minutes, immediately followed by the CMC End-of-Term concert

Welcome & Introductions
About CMC Inc. – Who are Voting Members?
Approval of Minutes from Annual Meeting 2012
Vote to elect slate of nominees for returning members

3-year terms: Veronica Dujon, Katherine Schroeder;

2-year terms: Matthew Morgan, Carolyn Landsverk.

Vote to elect slate of nominees for new members

3-year terms: Morgan Luker, Jean Thompson;

2-year terms: Ted Khoury, Leslie Pohl-Kosbau;

1-year term (Parent Rep.): Denise Hare

Volunteer Recognition
Announcements & Other Business
Adjourn

About the Board Nominees:

Denise Hare: CMC Parent (strings program), Professor of Economics at Reed College

Ted Khoury: CMC Parent (strings program), Assistant Professor of Management, PSU School of Business and Administration

Morgan Lucker: CMC Parent (early childhood music), Assistant Professor of Music, Reed College

Leslie Pohl-Kosbau: Community Gardens Director, PP&R (retired)

Jean Thompson: Accountant & Librarian (retired), musician

06/06/2013

June e-blast

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:40:15 GMT

June Day-Camps at CMC
Hurry to nab a spot before the 6/10 deadline

Nothing says "Summer" like the words "Music" & "Camps", and CMC puts it all together for youth the week of June 17 - 21. See full details, then call 503-823-3177 to enroll - early registration encouraged.

Carnival of the Orchestra - age: 3.5 - 5
Musical Skill Builder - age: 6 - 8
Music Skills Intensive - age: 9 - 12
Piano Blues - age: 7 - 12

Do your bidding by June 10
Bargains galore await at the Annual CMC Silent Auction!

All the action gets underway in the CMC this month with lots of great products and services, including musical instruments, fine dinning, concert tickets, artwork, and more! All proceeds go to music scholarship support at the Center. Be sure to make your mark early and often for a chance to win the bid on your favorite items!

Summer Registration
Now enrolling for activities in June, July, August & September

Don't let the great weather lull you into complacency! Book your summer activities now for CMC, including camps, classes and lessons. Browse our online catalog at www.communitymusiccenter.org, then give us a call at 503-823-3177. (Note to current students: there is no automatic roll-over of registration into summer.)

Chamber Music Auditions for Summer Youth Program

We have a few more spots open for auditions on June 6 for the popular & affordable CMC Summer Chamber Music Program that runs July 15 - 27. View the full details online and call CMC at 503-823-3177 to enroll.

Making Musicians Festival 2013

Our spring concerts continue - hundreds of music students performing in dozens of concerts for thousands of people, raising much-needed scholarship dollars for kids in need. See the full list of concerts online, and donate today!

Milestones
Two teachers with long ties to CMC move on

CMC says "thank you!" to Stevie McDougal and Elizabeth Knopp, who have had a long-time presence at the Center. They are both moving at the end of spring term, and we'll miss them.
Read more.

Ladybug Walks
Portland Parks & Recreation invites preschoolers and parents to discover nature in Portland parks with a Ladybug Nature Walk! Explore through parks, gardens and natural areas with your youngster (2-5 years old) and a nature guide. Touch slimy slugs, smell tree bark, feel crinkly and soft leaves, hear musical bird songs and experience the many changes of the seasons. Check out the video at https://www.facebook.com/PortlandParksEnvironmentalEducation

Portland Parks & Recreation City Nature - Environmental Education - 503-823-3601 enviroed@portlandoregon.gov

Serving all of Portland

Portland Parks & Recreation is adopting a new approach to understanding better who is and is not being served through the current recreation system. Beginning soon, PP&R will collect race & ethnicity data through a one-time question at the time of registration for a class, lesson, or other activity. This is the first step towards assessing our performance at serving all populations residing in the city.

If you have any questions please contact a PP&R representative or your facility’s Director. Thank you for your understanding as we work to increase our understanding of the communities we serve.

Spring Dates
Need-to-know stuff for current students

Last day of group classes: Monday, June 10 (Make-ups are June 11 - 15)

Last day for Private Lessons: Saturday, June 15

Reminders:

Register for Summer Term
Pay outstanding balance
Turn in or pay instrument rental
Have a harmonious summer!

Summer camp week: June 17 - 21

Summer term lessons & classes: July 8 - Aug. 30 (registration required to participate - no automatic rollover into summer)

Early Childhood Music starts June 25

06/05/2013

Milstone Moves

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:02:50 GMT

CMC says "thank you!" to Stevie McDougal and Elizabeth Knopp, who have had a long-time presence at the Center. They'll both be leaving at the end of spring term - we'll miss them!

Stevie McDougal came to teach at CMC at the invitation of Director Phil Murthe in about 1978. Her 34+ year career was celebrated at the 2012 Faculty Showcase Concert. Stevie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephens College and graduate studies at Indiana University. She performed with the Oregon Symphony for 38 years and now plays in the Newport Symphony. She has been commuting from the beach to teach at the Center - now she'll drive into Portland a little less often!

Elizabeth Knopp started her musical career at the Community Music Center, taking lessons and classes all through elementary and high school, winning the CMC Kaufman Award in 2002. Soon after graduation she started teaching violin at CMC, and participated in our teacher training program, resulting in her getting registered to teach in Suzuki Books 1- 10. Elizabeth is getting married this summer, and she and her husband are moving to the Mid-West to continue teaching music.

06/04/2013

CMC's got Summer Camps!

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:10:55 GMT

From full-day adventures to daily mini-camps, CMC says "Summer" with music for all ages. View our full Summer Term Catalog, then call us at 503-823-3177 to start your summer off in harmony!

Carnival of the Orchestra age: 3.5 – 5
What sounds like an elephant, or a swan? Experience a magical world through listening, movement & poses, making & playing instruments, watching live musicians, & more. Capture fundamentals such as breathing & singing, reading notes & rhythms, & identifying instruments by their tone. Show expression, creativity & poise in a performance about favorite animals for family & friends. Children must be 3.5 by start date & potty trained. Bring a water bottle, nutritious peanut-free snack, & a smock or old T-shirt for art activities each day.

M-F 9:30am-12pm 6/17-6/21 Register by June 10.

Pazienza $169

Musical Skill Builder age: 6 – 8
Meet new friends while exploring the fundamentals of music! Take an in-depth look at rhythm & note-reading, composers, instruments of the orchestra & more. Sing, move, develop listening skills, & try real instruments like xylophones & drums. Creativity & self-expression will come naturally while composing, improvising & playing with others.
For students who have completed K-2nd grade.

M-Th 9am- 3pm, F 9am-12pm 6/17-6/21 Register by June 10.

Gendron-Dupont/Wagner $265

Music Skills Intensive age: 9 – 12
Composing, improvising, trying new instruments...how cool is that?! Delve deep into topics like note-reading, rhythm, meter, melody & harmony. Figure out what makes music tick while exploring different ways to express yourself. Create friendships & build self-esteem while having some serious fun. Students will have hands on experience playing different string, wind, & percussion instruments. Prerequisite: Skills I or above, an in-school general music class, or 6 months of private lessons. For students who have completed 3rd-5th grade.

M-Th 9am- 3pm, F 9am-12pm 6/17-6/21 Register by June 10.

Gendron-Dupont/Wagner $265

Piano Blues age: 7 – 12
Playing the 12-Bar Blues makes you happy! Use simple chords & scales to create original compositions at the keyboard. Listen, improvise, jam with others, & solo in this uniquely American style. Pick up basic music theory & history along the way while gaining confidence in practice & performance. Bring a nutritious, peanut free snack each day. Prerequisite - one year of group lessons or the equivalent (completed Piano Adventures Primer Level).

age: 7 -10
M-F 10am-12pm 6/17-6/21

age: 9 -12
M-F 1pm- 3pm 6/17-6/21

Jefferson $124

The Center Singers - Youth Choir age: 8 – 14
Just try to catch your breath in this high-energy group for young voices! Develop singing techniques, note reading skills, & accuracy of pitch & rhythm while making lasting friendships. In addition to learning well-known songs, as a group we will compose our own work & perform it for family & friends. Bring a nutritious, peanut free snack each day.

M-F 10am-12pm Woodward 7/8-7/12 $98

Super Drum! age: 6 – 10
Let's fly around the world exploring rhythms! Feel the beat! Investigate the similarities & differences of percussion patterns from across the globe, like West African, Brazilian, Celtic, Afro-Cuban, North American, & more. Practice the best techniques for hand drums, stick drums & percussion instruments, grasp musical concepts & try a hand at improvisation. Drums provided, but capes totally optional! Bring a nutritious, peanut free snack each day. Weather permitting, children may go to a neighborhood park. For students who have completed K-3rd grade.

M-F 9am-12pm Kjome 8/5-8/9 $159

06/02/2013

May E-Newsletter

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:14:40 GMT

Family Friday May 17 - ORB returns!
Unique wind group back by popular demand

Catch some early music at the final Family Friday concert of the season. The Oregon Renaissance Band, an ensemble dedicated to performing and recording music of the Renaissance on faithful reproductions of historical instruments, inspires us all on Friday, May 17 at 7:15pm. Free Admission (Suggested donation: $5 per person or $15 per family). Sponsored by Larkins Vacura. See or calendar page for more details and other free and fun events.

Do your bidding: May 17 – June 9
Bargains galore await at the Annual CMC Silent Auction!

Pasta-thon May 20 & 21
Put Music Education on your plate this month

Have an appetite for helping others in need? Then dine at Pastini’s on SE Division & 21^st! They’ll donate 50% of net profits to CMC Inc., helping kids with limited means take music lessons at the Center. No tickets necessary, but reservations highly encouraged. Be sure to mention the Community Music Center to the waiter when ordering your lunch or dinner!

Summer Registration
Now enrolling for activities in June, July, August & September

Chamber Music Auditions for Summer Youth Program

We have a few more spots open for auditions in May and June for the popular & affordable CMC Summer Chamber Music Program that runs July 15 - 27. Choose from times on May 18, 31, June 1, & 6. View the full details online and call CMC at 503-823-3177 to enroll.

Making Musicians Festival 2013

A new perform-a-thon sponsorship drive bringing harmony to our community

This Spring we’ll have hundreds of music students performing in dozens of concerts for thousands of people, raising much-needed scholarship dollars for kids in need.

Students who are participating in any one of the concerts/recitals can win prizes, including a Samsung tablet computer, by getting sponsors & donations.

Individuals can sponsor a student, a concert, or the whole festival with a tax-deductible donation.

Businesses can get significant exposure and boost the local community with in-kind donations or cash sponsorships.

See the full list of concerts online, and donate today!

Serving all of Portland

If you have any questions please contact a PP&R representative or your facility’s Director. Thank you for your understanding as we work to increase our understanding of the communities we serve.

05/11/2013

CMC 2013 Annual Silent Auction May 17 to June 10

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:16:48 GMT

Make your bids early and often!

The 2013 Annual Silent Auction begins Friday, May 17 during the Family Friday Concert and continuing through our last recital Monday, June 10. Proceeds support the Center's youth music scholarship program - need-based support for children to take music lessons and classes regardless of their family's economic means.

As of 5/10/13 the following businesses have donated to the CMC 2013 Annual Silent Auction. The acution ends Monday, June 10 at 9 pm.

Adobe Rose Café	www.adoberosecafe.com
Annie Bloom's Books	www.annieblooms.com
Artichoke Music	www.artichokemusic.org
Broadway Rose Theatre Company	www.broadwayrose.org
Campbell Salgado Studio	www.campbellsalgado.com
Chamber Music Northwest	www.cmnw.org
Cheese Bar	www.CHEESE-BAR.COM
David Kerr Violin Shop	www.kerrviolins.com
First Class Flyer	www.firstclassflyer.com
Friends Of Chamber Music	www.focm.org
Gladstone Street Pub	www.gladstonestreetpub.com
Kennedy Violins	www.kennedyviolins.com
Lloyd Center Ice Rink	www.lloydcenterice.com
McMenamins	www.mcmenamins.com
Multnomah Arts Center	www.MultnomahArtsCenter.org
Music Millennium	www.musicmillennium.com
NW Children's Theater and School	www.NWCTS.ORG
Oregon Children's Theatre	www.octc.org
Oregon Historical Society	www.ohs.org
Paloma Clothing	www.palomaclothing.com
Por Que No?	www.porquenotacos.com
Portland Actors Conservatory	www.actorsconservatory.com
Portland Baroque Orchestra	www.pbo.org
Portland Center Stage	www.pcs.org
Portland Music Co.	www.portlandmusiccompany.com
Portland Opera	www.portlandopera.org
Portland Parks & Rec Aquatic Division	www.portlandparks.org
Portland Youth Philharmonic	www.portlandyouthphil.org
The Portland Children's Museum	www.portlandcm.org
Vital Body Studio	www.vitalbodystudio.com

05/10/2013

Pastini's Sponsors CMC with Pasta-thon May 20 & 21

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:34:10 GMT

Pasta-Thon to Benefit CMC

Start saving those appetites! Pastini Pastaria on SE Division & 21st will donate 50% of all profits on Monday, May 20 & Tuesday, May 21, 2013. This new event will support CMC's Making Musicians Festival, raising much-needed scholarship dollars for kids to study music.

No tickets are required, but be sure to mention CMC when you order! Call Pastini's at 503-595-6400.

04/30/2013

Dr. Ward hits high notes in chamber master class

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:27:25 GMT

On April 14 Dr. Miriam Ward gave a master class for the students in CMC's chamber music program. It was both an informative and fun experience for the students and attendees. Dr. Ward, a violist, shared her extensive chamber music experience.

To a second violinist and violist in one group playing Beethoven she said, "The middle voices have a very difficult challenge. You are the heart and soul of the quartet." To help another student project their sound in CMC's auditorium she said " Aim your sound at the art work on the back wall!"

If there was a theme to the class it was to have the students play more expressively. "Playing perfect is always a lesser good than playing something interesting." Dr. Ward suggested that students take advantage of the opportunity to listen to artists of the last Century. They can learn from those artists' free and expressive playing.

Dr. Ward was able to mentor the students courtesy of the Naomi Blumberg Chamber Music Fund.

-Andrew Ehrlich, CMC Chamber Music Program Director

04/14/2013

Two Silver Teaching Anniversaries at CMC Faculty Benefit Concert April 27

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:56:38 GMT

April 8, 2013

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Gregory Dubay, Community Music Center Director

503-823-3177

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center Presents a Faculty Showcase Concert

To Benefit Music Scholarships

What: Community Music Center Faculty Scholarship Benefit Concert

Where: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center

3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 PM

Admission: Adults: $15, Students (6-18)/Seniors: $7; Family: $30.

Community Music Center: www.communitymusiccenter.org or 503-823-3177. Purchase tickets online at https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/event.jsp?event=176

Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center (CMC) celebrates the amazing talent and expertise of the our performing-artist-instructors on Saturday evening, April 27 at 7:00 in a program of chamber music from Brahms to Piazzolla, followed by a reception in a beautiful SE Portland home.

Thanks to generous sponsorship from First Citizens Bank and Brown Lumber -- as well as the players who are donating their time, and the volunteers assisting with the event -- all proceeds will support CMC’s need-based scholarship program for music students.

The event also marks Jeff Ashton’s and Shera Sinell’s 25th years of tenure on our CMC faculty. Ashton has been playing guitar for more than 45 years – here and abroad - and teaching for more than three decades. He gives lessons at the University of Portland, Ashtone Guitar Studio, and anchoring the entire CMC adult guitar program. Jeff is a composer & arranger in addition to being an active performer – he’s even written his own text books for the classes he leads. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Art degree in history & art history from Boston University, and a Bachelor of Art degree in guitar performance & Master of Arts in Teaching Music from Portland State University.

Shera Sinell has been teaching young children for over 30 years, and is a founding member of CMC’s early childhood faculty. Between the preschool & grade-school classes on her weekly roster, she helps expand 100 young minds a week. Shera holds a Bachelor’s degree in music, and has been a music specialist at Sojourner Elementary School for 15years.

“I love teaching at CMC for many reasons,” says Sinell. “I enjoy making music with children and am proud of being part of a community that makes music lessons available to all, regardless of ability to pay. It is a great pleasure to be able to teach the very youngest children, continue to instruct them year after year, and watch them grow into young adults and often wonderful musicians.”

Performers include: Jeff Ashton, recorder & guitar; Anna Briscoe, voice; Travis Chapman, violin; Jonathan Cheskin, cello; Hong Chou, violin; Daphne Clifton (guest), recorder; Andrew Ehrlich, violin; Chris Fotinakis, viola; Jules Elias (guest), clarinet; Ben Fitch (guest), recorder; Luise Grube, violin; Jana Haschett (guest), piano; John Hubbard, cello; Zita Jefferson, piano; Fletcher Nemeth, bass; Phil Neuman, recorder; Gayle Neuman, recorder; Cindy Markham, recorder; Shera Sinell, harp; Denise Van Leuven (guest), piano; Jeremy Waterman, viola; Terese Wagner, flute. (Program subject to change.)

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization CMC, Inc., that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. CMC and CMC, Inc., serve families across the Portland area and support those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities.

For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org

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04/08/2013

Comcast Newsmakers Features Program

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:12:06 GMT

Enjoy a brief (4 minute) interview with CMC Director Gregory Dubay about music's noteworthy attributes and how to support the Center through the spring perform-a-thon and other means. Links:

YouTube (indefinitely)

comcastnewsmakers.com (until 5/30/2013).

More information on the Perform-a-thon (Making Musicians Festival 2013).

03/15/2013

Class Openings for Spring

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:19:54 GMT

Spring Term at CMC

April 1 to June 15

See our 2012-13 School Year catalog for full descriptions and specific class details.
Registration and Info: call 503-823-3177. Online registration for some classes at www.PortlandParks.org
Classes are available for registration now, unless otherwise indicated.

For New Beginners - no experience necessary!

Piano Foundations Level 1-1 Age: 6 - 9   $108 - FULL!
402094   Sa 10:45pm-11:15pm   Jefferson
(Registration opens March 19th)

Guitar Group Lessons 1 (Youth-gr. 3-6) Age: 8 - 12   $98
388811   Sa 1:30pm-2:15pm   Adams

Beginners & Returnees Welcome:

Creepers & Toddlers Explore!    Age: 6-23 mo.   $88
387046 Tu 10am-10:45am Sinell
387047 W 9:15am-10am Conway
387048 F 10am-10:45am Sinell
387049 Sa 10am-10:45am Pazienza

Exploring Together!                   Age: 2 - 3.5 yr.    $88
387055 Tu 9:15am-10am Sinell
387056 W 10:00am-10:45am Conway
387057 F 9:15am-10am Sinell
387058 F 11am-11:45am Sinell
387059 Sa 9:15am-10am Pazienza

Launch Pad to Learning Music       Age: 3.5 - 5 $88
387065 Tu 11am-11:45am Sinell
387066 W 11am-11:45am Conway
387067 F 1pm- 1:45pm Sinell
387068 Sa 11am-11:45am Pazienza

Voice Group Lessons Level 1 Age: 18 & up $137
388797 Tu 6:30pm-7:30pm Briscoe

Voice Group Lessons (Youth-gr. 4-6) Age: 9 - 12 $98
388807 Tu 3:30pm-4:15pm Briscoe

Voice Group Lessons (Youth-gr. 6-8) Age: 11 - 14 $98
388808 Tu 4:30pm-5:15pm Briscoe

Basic Skills (pre-K* and Kindergarten) Age: 4 - 6 $98
*Prior music class experience & instructor approval required for Pre-K age
389542 M 3pm-3:40pm Wagner
389543 Tu 2:45pm-3:25pm Sinell

Basic Skills (Kindergarten & 1st grade) Age: 5- 7 $98
389544 Th 3:45pm-4:25pm Wagner
389545 Sa 2pm-2:40pm Wagner

Center Singers: Youth Choir Age: 8 - 13 $82
388819 Sa 10am-11am Woodward

For Those With Some Prior Experience:
Classes continuing from Winter require previous experience to join. Call CMC for help finding the right class for you.

Madrigal Singing Age: 16 & Up $137
    389351* Th 6:15pm- 7:15pm (Women’s) Briscoe
    389350* Th 7:30pm- 9pm (Mixed Voices) Briscoe
        *Please call CMC to set up a brief audition

On My Way With Basic Skills Age: 5 - 6
Music Skills Level I-III 7 - 13
Skills Laboratory 11 - 18
Suzuki Group Classes - Violin, Cello 5 - 18
Viola Choir 6 -18
String Orchestra Level I-III 6 - 18
Guitar Group Lessons I & II 8 - 18
Piano Foundations - First & Second Year 6 - 18
Community String Orchestra Age: 16 & Up
Old Time String Band 14 & Up
Violin Group Lessons Level 1 & 2 16 & Up
Violin Ensemble 16 & Up
Cello Group Lessons Level 1- 3 16 & Up
Cello Ensemble 16 & Up
Recorder Level 1 - 3 14 & Up
Advanced Recorder Ensemble 14 & Up
Renaissance Wind & Loud Wind Bands 14 & Up
Renaissance Song 18 & Up
Collegium Musicum 16 & Up
Guitar Group Lessons Level 1 & 2 16 & Up
Guitar Ensemble 16 & Up
Voice Group Lessons Level 1 & 2 16 & Up
Sight-Singing Made Easy! 16 & Up
Madrigal Singing 16 & Up
Francis Street Singers Community Choir 18 & Up
Piano Group Lessons Level 1 16 & Up
Make Music PDX 14 & Up
Piano Senior 55 & Up
Music Theory 55 & Up

03/14/2013

Making Musicians Festival 2013

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:27:43 GMT

Community Music Center Launches

Making Musicians Festival 2013

A Perform-a-thon of FREE Concerts to Benefit Music Students

What: The start of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center’s Making Musicians Festival

Where: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Beginning Friday, March 15, 2013, at 7:15 pm.

Cost: Most concerts are FREE with suggested donation of $5.00 ($15 for a family of any size).

More Info: Community Music Center: www.communitymusiccenter.org or 503-823-3177

Hundreds of musicians - young and young-at-heart - will bring harmony to the community in over two dozen concerts this spring, beginning Friday, March 15. The Making Musicians Festival raises funds for need-based music scholarships through sponsorships and individual donations.

Students who are participating in any one of the concerts/recitals can great prizes such as a Samsung tablet computer by getting sponsors & donations. See more info.

Individuals can sponsor a student, a concert, or the whole festival with a tax-deductible donation. See more info.

Business can get significant exposure and boost the local community with in-kind donations or cash sponsorships. See more info.

From kids choir to adult fiddle band, Renaissance Madrigals to Piazzolla Tangos, pupils to professionals, the Festival offerings will show attendees the variety and quality of the Community Music Center’s programs.

The March 15 kick-off concert features impressive young players and high school-age virtuosi, including Suzuki group violin class students of Elizabeth Peyton, Suzuki group cello class students of Jon Cheskin, viola choir students of Cynthia Scott, The Center Singers youth choir directed by Mark Woodward, and two chamber music ensembles, coached by David Kerr and Andrew Ehrlich.

Sponsorships of the Festival may be made online, over the phone, or in person at the Community Music Center. Donations go to the non-profit Community Music Center, Inc. and are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization CMC, Inc., that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities.

Making Musicians Festival 2013 Schedule

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03/09/2013

Rose E. Tucker Charitable Foundation supports CMC Inc.

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:39:51 GMT

CMC, Inc. won a $3,500 grant from the Rose E. Tucker Charitable Foundation recently. CMC Inc. is the non-profit partner at the Community Music Center, and they’ll use the funds to pay for music scholarships for youth at the Center.

02/27/2013

Family Dinner

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:28:42 GMT

Note: This event sponsor is not affiliated with CMC (although appreciated!)

02/01/2013

Mid-Winter Updates

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:52:55 GMT

Find us on Facebook - Catch us on Twitter - Add us at Google+ - Watch us on YouTube.

Family Friday this Week

Classical Revolution PDX returns January 25

Warm your winter spirits with a lively presentation by Portland's renowned Classical advocates. This is not your grandparents' chamber concert! The program is a secret, but the concert details are no surprise: Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:15 pm, free admission (suggested donation $5 per person or $15 for family any size), house opens about 6:45. See our concert calendar for all CMC public events.

Beethoven Benefit Event Feb. 10

Give it up for the critically-acclaimed Oregon String Quartet

Enjoy a rare concert of three Beethoven quartets and help CMC reach those who couldn't otherwise afford music lessons. The resident ensemble of string Profs at U of O are donating their services for this fundraiser on Sunday afternoon, February 10, at 2:00 pm, here at CMC. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended. See the event website for more details.

Drum Circle Feb. 2

Join the growing community of people who like a hit when they hear it

The next Drum Circle - Family & Friends is on Saturday afternoon, February 2nd, from 3:00 to 4:15 pm, at CMC. Enroll early to assure a seat at this affordable multi-generational activity for ages 3 and up. Call 503-823-3177.

Seeking Volunteer Photographer

Calling all shutterbugs

CMC depends on having fresh photos for our catalogs, newsletters, web site and social media pages. Help us stay contemporary, by sharing your time and talent behind the lens to capture our students in action. Please see full details, and let us know if you can help.

Free Chamber Tickets

Open to CMC students and their families

On Friday, February 8, Chamber Music Northwest hosts recorder virtuoso Michala Petri and Friends, and CMC students and parents are invited to attend. Just put your name on the list in the CMC lobby (no phone calls, please) by Saturday, Feb. 2. Limited supply, so sign up today! Restrictions apply. Note: if you reserve 'em, use 'em or return 'em. See the CMNW website for full concert details.

Faculty Concert Set

Save the date to celebrate our talented team!

Set aside an evening to remember: the annual CMC Faculty Showcase Concert and Benefit is Saturday night, April 27th. This year we'll be celebrating Jeffrey Ashton and Shera Sinell, who have both taught at CMC for 25 years! Hope you'll join us - more details to come.

We've got the cool stuff covered this summer

Watch your kids take the spotlight and shine

Announcing CMC's annual Summer Chamber Music Program, July 15 - 27. This is CMC's highest level activity for young string, wind, and piano players, combining in-depth chamber group experience with our Concertante Orchestra. See our full details, then contact us for an audition. More summer activities will be announced in our Spring Newsletter in March.

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

01/23/2013

December Update

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:13:13 GMT

Sound Waves from CMC Orchestra
Tune in to a musical greeting from CMC on your radio

The Community Music Center String Orchestra III recorded holiday selections for KBPS AM radio earlier month. Their performance will broadcast several times on December 24 and 25th, 2012 as part of the station's showcase of local school music ensembles.

Happy listening, and have a merry and musical holiday season!

Winter Winds
Oregon Renaissance Band present a holiday treat

CMC faculty instructors Gayle & Phil Neuman lead their renowned ensemble in a new program of old works for an amazing array of instruments. An Early Christmas Music Recital, Friday, December 28, 2012 at 7:30pm & Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 7:30pm. For admission price and other info please visit http://www.emgo.org/index.htm. See our full list of calendar events at www.communitymusiccenter.org.

12/21/2012

Job Opening at CMC: Cello Instructor (part time)

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:15:48 GMT

Job Opening: Cello Instructor (part time)

Beginning in early January 2013 for the remainder of the 2011-12 School Year

Join a team of caring, committed & community-minded musician/instructors. The Community Music Center (CMC), Portland, is currently accepting applications for following job.

Cello Instructor - Thursdays

Prior experience and training are required. See important details. Apply by Dec. 27, 2012.

Inquiries: Gregory Dubay, Director, 503-823-3177 or gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov.

CMC serves the community by providing affordable lessons and classes with generous scholarships so that no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay.

Community Music Center - 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202 | 503-823-3177 | cmc@portlandoregon.gov

12/21/2012

CMC Awarded $20K Grant

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:29:20 GMT

The Community Music Center Inc. (non-profit partner at CMC) has received a $20,000 grant this month from the Herbert A. Templeton Foundation for need-based scholarships for youth in music programs at CMC. The Templeton Foundation has awarded grants to CMC each year over the past several years; this year’s contribution reflects a $5,000 increase. CMC Inc. depends on donations from many sources annually to fund over $90,000 in scholarships and program subsidy so that music students who in many cases have nowhere else to turn can find music instruction that is affordable to them.

12/20/2012

Winter Newsletter 2013

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:55:33 GMT

Download a PDF version of our Winter 2013 Newsletter, with class listings, concerts and more at www.communitymusiccenter.org.

Find us on Facebook - Catch us on Twitter - Add us at Google+ - Watch us on YouTube.

Winter Class List Now Online
Activities for new beginners & returnees, too!

Winter term begins January 7, with lots for all ages to choose. Music skills for kids and voice for adults top the list of offerings for new-comers. For example, our Madrigal group is looking for new, experienced singers to join their top-notch ensemble!

See our full list online, or download the PDF version, and give us a call.

PS: Continuing/returning students from Fall 2012, see note about automatic re-enrollment.

Bring harmony to a child
Oregon residents: donate today to CMC!

Children will sing (literally!) when you make a charitable contribution to CMC Inc. Give students without means a chance to have music in their lives.

If you live in Oregon and have not yet made a donation to CMC since Nov. 1, please read an important message from CMC Director Gregory Dubay, and consider a tax-deductible gift* today.

Special Offer: free tickets to the Oregon String Quartet concert Feb. 10 when you donate $100 or more before 12/31/12. See concert details.

CMC depends upon generous donations from individuals to provide need-based scholarships for music students at the Center. Thank you!

* CMC, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations; donations are tax-deducible to the full extent of the law.

Speaking of Gifts...

Give a gift card good toward classes and activities offered by Portland Parks & Recreation - including music! You pick the amount to place on the card from $20 on up.

Gift cards are for sale at ANY of the PP&R community or arts centers. You can also purchase them over the phone (503-823-2525) and your card can be mailed to you. Sorry, gift cards are not available for purchase online. Full details at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/56900.

U of O Ensemble Plays for CMC

The Oregon String Quartet performs an all-Beethoven concert on Sunday afternoon, February 10 as a benefit for CMC. See concert details, then call 503-823-3177 to get seats while they last! Special Offer applies to donors of $100. Regular tickets also available.

See our full calendar of events for other exciting programs!

Make Plans for Summer
Sign up now for our popular July chamber camp for youth age 8 - 18

We are happy to announce the CMC Youth Chamber Music & Concertante Orchestra Camp dates 2013: July 15 - 27. See our chamber camp page for full information, then give us a call to schedule the audition. Strings, winds & piano students are all welcome. Discounts apply for violas and cellos!

Perform-a-thon a-comin’
Students Raise Support in Concert

Each Spring CMC participants of all ages show their proud accomplishments in public through recitals and concerts at the Center. Now we’ll all be able to give more than applause for their efforts. In the 2013 Perform-a-thon, audience members, family members, other friends, and the general public will be able to make a donation towards each specific concert & recital. Revenue will go to support CMC’s need-based scholarship program. This event replaces the Practice-a-thon of past years. Stay tuned!

In Memoriam
CMC Honors Long-Time CMC Supporter

John Gray (1919-2012) and his wife Elizabeth (Betty) Gray were there for CMC from the beginning. The first non-profit board met at their home, their children studied music at the Center, and they gave significant time and money to help CMC grow and thrive. CMC will dedicate the annual Honors and Awards Concert in loving memory of John and Betty Gray.

Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

12/18/2012

A Message From the Director

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:09:01 GMT

A Message from the Director
ON BEHALF OF THE NON-PROFIT CMC INC.*

Dear Music Education Supporters -

If you live in Oregon, I hope you consider giving to our Annual Fund Drive. We have some impressive statistics at CMC:

more than 1,000 participants in music classes and lessons per week over 10,000 teaching hours each year by over 50 performing artist instructors
over 13,000 attendees at free & low-cost concerts annually
almost $70,000 in need-based scholarships given last year

What we are most proud of, though, are the positive ways we affect the lives of families and individual students in our community. The following excerpt from a recent letter illustrates one example:

"Private lessons and orchestra [at CMC] have consistently provided two positive, safe highlights to my niece’s week! Please accept my thanks for appropriately boosting my niece’s self-esteem during her challenging teenage years. I feel privileged to provide financial support to this exceptional civic institution!"

The youth in our community long to play and sing music, to succeed in positive and uplifting pursuits, and to make a difference. Your gift to CMC allows them these opportunities.

Donations of any amount to CMC Inc. are welcome and appreciated. Please see our Annual Fund Drive page for ways to give. We are grateful to all our contributors, including those who have already given this year.

Thank you for your support, and see you at CMC!

Sincerely,

- Gregory Dubay, Director

* CMC Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization supporting programs at the Community Music Center.

12/17/2012

Winter 2013 Class List

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:01:39 GMT

Winter Class List
Winter term runs January 7 - March 23. Call 503-832-3177 to register. For full details see www.communitymusiccenter.org for our complete catalog.

ACTIVITES FOR YOUTH:

Creepers & Toddlers Explore! age: 6-23 mo. $88

387042 Tu        10am-10:45am                        Sinell
387043       W         9:15am-10am                     Conway
387044      F          10am-10:45am                        Sinell
387045      Sa         10am-10:45am                   Pazienza

Exploring Together! age: 2 - 3.5 yr. $88

387050      Tu        9:15am-10am                          Sinell
387051      W         10:00am-10:45am               Conway
387052      F          9:15am-10am                          Sinell
387053      F          11am-11:45am                        Sinell
387054      Sa         9:15am-10am                      Pazienza

Launch Pad to Learning Music age: 3.5 - 5 $88

387060 Tu 11am-11:45am Sinell
387061 W 11am-11:45am Conway

Voice Group Lessons (Youth-gr. 4-6) age: 9 - 12

388804 Tu 3:30pm-4:15pm Briscoe $98

Voice Group Lessons (Youth-gr. 6-8) age: 11 - 14

388805 Tu 4:30pm-5:15pm Briscoe $98

Basic Skills (pre-K and Kindergarten) age: 4 - 6

*Prior music class experience& instructor approval required for Pre-K age

388353 M 3pm-3:40pm Wagner $98
388354 Tu 2:45pm-3:25pm Sinell $98

Basic Skills (Kindergarten & 1st grade) age: 5- 7

388355 Th 3:45pm-4:25pm Wagner $98
388356 Sa 2pm-2:40pm Wagner $98

Center Singers: Youth Choir age: 8 - 13

388820 Sa 10am-11am Woodward $82

Private Music Lessons for Youth

CMC is still accepting Pre-Registration forms for youth ages 4-18 for String Lessons (violin, viola, cello, bass) & youth ages 9-18 for Wind & Brass Lessons (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn). For more information, visit www.CommunityMusicCenter.org or call 503-823-3177.

For Those With Some Prior Experience:

Classes continuing from Fall require previous experience to join. Call CMC for help finding the right class for your child!

On My Way With Basic Skills Age: 5 - 6
Music Skills Level I-III 7 - 13
Skills Laboratory 11 - 18
Suzuki Group Classes - Violin, Cello 5 - 18
Viola Choir 6 -18
String Orchestra Level I-III 6 - 18
Guitar Group Lessons I & II 8 - 18
Piano Foundations - First & Second Year 6 - 18

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

Beginners & Returnees Welcome:
Voice Group Lessons Level 1 Age: 18 & up $137
388796 Tu 6:30pm-7:30pm Briscoe

For Those With Some Prior Experience:
Madrigal Singing Age: 16 & Up $137
389348* Th 7:30pm- 9pm Briscoe
*Please call CMC to set up a brief audition

Classes continuing from Fall: (Call 503-823-3177 for info)

Community String Orchestra Age: 16 & Up
Old Time String Band 14 & Up
Violin Group Lessons Level 1 & 2 16 & Up
Violin Ensemble 16 & Up
Cello Group Lessons Level 1- 3 16 & Up
Cello Ensemble 16 & Up
Recorder Level 1 - 3 14 & Up
Advanced Recorder Ensemble 14 & Up
Renaissance Wind & Loud Wind Bands 14 & Up
Renaissance Song 18 & Up
Collegium Musicum 16 & Up
Guitar Group Lessons Level 1 & 2 16 & Up
Guitar Ensemble 16 & Up
Voice Group Lessons Level I & II 16 & Up
Sight-Singing Made Easy! 16 & Up
Madrigal Singing 16 & Up
Francis Street Singers Community Choir 18 & Up
Piano Group Lessons Level 1 16 & Up
Make Music PDX 14 & Up
Piano Senior 55 & Up
Music Theory 55 & Up

12/17/2012

Your Ticket to Music in Portland

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:18:33 GMT

Your Ticket to Music in Portland
Students get discounts on most major performances in town

(All information subject to change)

Arts for All

$5 concert tickets for those eligible for food stamps (SNAP). See www.racc.org/artsforall

Chamber Music Northwest

$15 for single tickets to students (ages 7 and up) with valid full-time ID; limited sections. Student subscriptions are available ($10 per ticket). www.cmnw.org

Community Music Center

Free and low-cost concerts all year, including Family Fridays. See the calendar of events at www.communitymusiccenter.org

Friends of Chamber Music

$5 student rush tickets for all of our regular concerts, subject to availability for youth or a full-time college student with valid student I.D. Tickets can be purchased on the day of show only at the box office. www.focm.org

Metropolitan Youth Symphony

Students receive a 30% discount. Call the MYS offices weekdays at 503-239-4566 to purchase tickets www.playmys.org or call.

Oregon Symphony

$10 student tickets (selected concerts) available from the week of the concert starting on Monday at 10am at the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office (923 SW Washington, Mon-Fri 10a-6p) or two hours before the concert at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Valid student ID required. One ticket per student ID. Some seating restrictions apply. Call 503-228-1353 or 1-800-228-7343 for more information. www.orsymphony.org

Portland Baroque Orchestra

$5 Student Rush for any available seat one hour before the concert. www.pbo.org

Portland Chamber Orchestra

$5 for children up to 12. Students (any age, with ID): $15. www.portlandchamberorchestra.org

Portland Columbia Symphony

Special student discounts for CMC students, usually available 2 weeks before the concert. Otherwise, contact www.columbiasymphony.org.

Portland Opera

Student rush $10 for any available seat at the Keller Auditorium Box Office one hour prior to curtain. Identification required. www.portlandopera.org

Portland Youth Philharmonic

Student tickets: $3 - $11 (with ID), depending on venue. Call 503-223-5939. www.portlandyouthphil.org

11/21/2012

September Items of Note

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:18:28 GMT

Relax and Have a Blast!
NEW SAMPLER DAY TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF STARTING LESSONS

On Sunday afternoon, September 9th from 1 - 4 pm enjoy a hands-on musical experience at CMC's Program Open House. Try an instrument, take a mini lesson or two, meet teachers, find out how to register. Be sure to see the event's detailed information, and get set for a harmonious year!

Ease Back into the Rhythm of Fall
SEPTEMBER SESSION RUNS 9/4 - 9/22

Multigenerational Music

Drum Circle Family & Friends

Sat. 9/22 3:00 - 4:15 pm - Kjome
(Register by phone503-823-3177 or in person)

Preschool Music (weekly classes between 9/4 - 9/22)

Creepers & toddlers Explore Music (age 6 - 23 mo.)
376100   Tu 10am-10:45am    9/4-9/18   Sinell
376103    W 9:15am-10am        9/5-9/19    Conway
376104    F 10am-10:45am       9/7-9/21    Sinell
376101   Sa 10am-10:45am     9/8-9/22    Pazienza

Exploring Music Together (age 2 - 3.5 yr.)
376090   Tu 9:15am-10am      9/4-9/18     Sinell
376093   W 10am-10:45am     9/5-9/19     Conway
376094   F 9:15am-10am        9/7-9/21      Sinell
376091   F 11am-11:45am      9/7-9/21     Sinell
376095   Sa 9:15am-10am     9/8-9/22      Pazienza

Launch Pad to Learning Music (age 3.5 - 5 yr)
376175   Tu 11am-11:45am   9/4-9/18     Sinell
376176   W 11am-11:45am    9/5-9/19    Conway
376177   F 1pm- 1:45pm         9/7-9/21    Sinell
376178   Sa 11am-11:45am 9/8-9/22    Pazienza

See what the early childhood music program is all about on our YouTube video!

Make Your Back-to-School Plans for CMC
FALL TERM STARTS 9/24

School-Year classes for all ages begin soon. Browse our online catalog or download (PDF) one today, then give us a call:503-823-3177. Our programs fit your budget - inquire about our need-based sliding-scale fees.

Continuing students remember: there is no automatic enrollment - re-enrollment is required to keep your spot.

We are Pitching the Paper
Unless you registered for a class at CMC since January 2012, you will not automatically get a catalog via US post. Help us stay connected by giving us your correct e-mail address, either through the PP&R registration system, or at CommunityMusicCenter.org.

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Community Music Center is located at 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202 - one block South of Powell Blvd. www.communitymusiccenter.org 503-823-3177

09/01/2012

August Classes and Events

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:50:04 GMT

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Have Fun with History at CMC's Community Open House
TAKE A MUSICAL JOURNEY BACK IN TIME THIS WEEKEND

On Saturday afternoon, August 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, CMC celebrates the 100th Birthday of our building, the venerable Francis Street Firehouse (pictured at right, circa 1912). Discover the fascinating story of this Portland landmark! Come for a bit, or stay for the whole afternoon. Free refreshments & activities for all ages.

To see details including the event schedule, go to the event page. Remember: CMC is air-conditioned for your comfort!

Join the party
If you would like to volunteer on the day (or before), please contact the Director.

Plenty of Summer Left!
NOW ENROLLING FOR AUGUST SESSIONS

Multigenerational Music

Drum Circle in the Park
Sat. 8/18 - 11:00 am - 12:15 pm - Kjome

Enroll for one or both drum circles. NOTE: Advance registration required. Meets in Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate), or CMC if it is raining.

Preschool Music (weekly classes between 8/7 - 8/31)

Missed the first day? Not in town for all four weeks? No problem! Drop-in options are available (if class is not full) - contact CMC for details. Our programs fit your budget - inquire about our need-based sliding-scale fees.

Creepers & toddlers Explore Music (age 6 - 23 mo.)
Tue. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Pazienza
Thur. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Conway
Fri. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Pazienza

Exploring Music Together (age 2 - 3.5 yr.)
Tue. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Pazienza
Thur. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Conway
Fri. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Pazienza

Launch Pad to Learning Music (age 3.5 - 5 yr)
Thur 11:00 - 11:45 am - Conway

See what the early childhood music program is all about on our YouTube video!

Register for School-Year Classes from August 13
VIEW FULL LISTING ONLINE NOW

Browse our online catalog or download (PDF) one today, then give us a call: 503-823-3177.

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

08/10/2012

Lunchtime at Director Park & More

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:59:45 GMT

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Chamber Kids Take the Show on the Road
JOIN US FOR CMC's LUNCHTIME DEBUT AT DIRECTOR PARK

Members of the Community Music Center’s summer chamber program perform classical selections in mixed ensembles on Thursday, July 19 at noon in Director Park (SW Park & Yamhill in downtown Portland); admission is free. More info.

For more free outside activities in Portland Parks & Recreation, see the full Summer Free-For-All schedule.

CMC's Community Open House Highlights Historic Past
TAKE A MUSICAL JOURNEY BACK IN TIME THIS AUGUST

On Saturday afternoon, August 11, CMC celebrates the 100th Birthday of our building, the venerable Francis Street Firehouse. Free and fun events include:

try your hand at playing an instrument or two
enjoy live music circa 1912
view archival photos and memorabilia
watch to a presentation about the building's history by author/historian Don Nelson
take a guided tour of the building
have some refreshments, including birthday cake!
climb on a real fire truck or rock wall
meet Portland Fire Co. #25

In addition, you can

shop for an instrument - including used violins, cellos, and pianos (details soon)
find bargains and vintage titles in our sheet music sale
buy a commemorative t-shirt

Join the party!

If you would like to volunteer on the day (or before), please contact the Director

Cool Music Continues
SIGN UP NOW FOR AIR-CONDITIONED ACTIVITIES JULY and AUGUST

Our programs fit your budget - inquire about our need-based sliding-scale fees.

Multigenerational

Drum Circle in the Park
Sat. 7/21 - 11:00 am - 12:15 pm - Kjome
Sat. 8/18 - 11:00 am - 12:15 pm - Kjome

Enroll for one or both drum circles. NOTE: Advance registration required. Meets in Kenilworth Park (SE 34th & Holgate), or CMC if it is raining.

Preschool (weekly classes between 8/7 - 8/31)

Not in town for all four weeks? No problem! Drop-in options are available (if class is not full) - contact CMC for details.

Creepers & toddlers Explore Music (age 6 - 23 mo.)
Tue. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Pazienza
Wed. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Conway
Thur. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Conway
Fri. 10:00 - 10:45 am - Pazienza

Exploring Music Together (age 2 - 3.5 yr.)
Tue. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Pazienza
Wed. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Conway
Thur. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Conway
Fri. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Pazienza

Launch Pad to Learning Music (age 3.5 - 5 yr)
Tue. 11:00 - 11:45 am - Pazienza
Wed. 11:00 - 11:45 am - Conway
Thur. 11:00 - 11:45 am - Conway
Fri. 11:00 - 11:45 am - Pazienza

School-age (Mini camps and weekly classes)

Choir (age 8 - 14)
7/23 - 7/27 M-F 10:00 am - 12:00 noon - Woodward

Super Drum! (age 6 - 10)
7/30 - 8/3 - M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 noon - Kjome

Adults

Voice Group Lessons Level 1
7/31 - 8/23 Tu, Th 6:45 - 7:45 pm - Briscoe

Broadway & Movie Melodies
7/31 - 8/23 Tu, Th 7:45 - 8:45 pm - Briscoe

Madrigal Singing
8/1 - 8/22 W 7:45 - 8:45 pm - Briscoe

Browse our online catalog or download (PDF) one today, then give us a call: 503-823-3177.

We are Pitching the Paper
As of fall 2012, PP&R will no longer automatically send out course catalogs via US post. Help us stay connected by giving us your correct e-mail address, either through the PP&R registration system, or at CommunityMusicCenter.org.

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

07/16/2012

Renowned local artists create âinstrument of artâ to help kids sing

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:49:29 GMT

Renowned local artists create ‘instrument of art’ to help kids sing

Portland artist Paul Missal, with the help of Oregon Symphony Music Director Carlos Kalmar, has ‘retuned’ an old musical instrument to raise new musicians. His work “Spring Lieder”, a mixed-media creation featuring the image of Kalmar pained on a viola, is being auctioned off this week, proceeds to benefit students of PP&R’s Community Music Center. The online auction ends Saturday, June 16 at 11:15 am Pacific time.

Artist Paul Missal used oil paint, acrylic, paper and diamonds with a re-claimed, hand-carved viola to for this newly-created 'instrument of art', featuring an image of Oregon Symphony Music Director Carlos Kalmar, who posed for the work and also signed it. A link to detailed images and information on bidding can be found on the Community Music Center’s web site: www.CommunityMusicCenter.org and Facebook album.

"The image shows the Maestro conducting a goldfinch who is singing his Spring song for him. A woodland fairy is perched on our director's shoulder listening to the performance. While on the face of the viola a cat lurks. The strings are host to a audience of butterflies,” says Missal. The title “Spring Lieder” refers to the tune (“Lied” is German for song) the bird is singing, and is also a play on words, as the work was created soon after the Oregon Symphony season finale of Stravinksy’s “Rite of Spring”, lead by Kalmar.

“We are so grateful to Paul and Carlos for this wonderful, generous gift”, says CMC Director Gregory Dubay. “Paul Missal has gone above and beyond to create an inspired work with a broad appeal. Everyone who sees it goes ‘Wow!’”, said Dubay, adding “This will literally make kids sing.” All proceeds of the sale of this auction go to CMC Inc., the non-profit partner at the Center, to support need-based scholarships for youth who otherwise would not be able to afford music lessons.

A painter and founding member of Blackfish Gallery, one of the nation’s oldest continuously running cooperative galleries, Paul Missal teaches painting, drawing and design at Pacific Northwest College of Art. He maintains an active studio practice while showing in numerous regional one-person shows. Missal also paints many official portrait commissions, including the official state portrait of Governor Bob Straub, four of the deans of OHSU, and Dr. Chenowith of the Devers Eye Clinic at Good Samaritan Hospital. In addition, Missal has painted numerous murals locally, nationally and internationally, in private residences and for companies and hotels such as The Benson Hotel and the Imperial Hotel, Portland; the Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong and Bangkok; and the Hilton Hotel, Hong Kong.

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities. Benefit concerts such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund that enables students to follow their dreams in music. For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.

For more information, call 503-823-3177

06/12/2012

Cello Extravaganza

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:50:25 GMT

Cello Extravaganza Thursday 6/14 8 PM at Community Music Center

Students of retiring Community Music Center cello teacher Fred Nussbaum will present a concert on Thursday June 14th at 8:00 PM at CMC. In addition to recital pieces by individual students and adult classes, the grand finale will feature all the students in a 23-cello orchestra. They will play a four-part arrangement of the St. Anthony Chorale plus several variations by Fred inspired by Brahms. The group includes both youth and adults, ranging from beginners to players of many years.
There will be an opportunity to donate to CMC’s unique youth and adult music programs.
CMC is located at 3350 SE Francis Street in Portland.

You can watch last year’s cello orchestra playing Danny Boy at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-dae69geNI
and sightreading in concert, Sakura:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5HN_KzqD0&feature=relmfu

06/12/2012

Students of Note

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:28:26 GMT

CMC announces the Director's List of exemplary young musicians for the 2011-12 school year. Students on this list have been nominated by their music teachers for a variety of criteria, including high standards, diligence and dedication, maturity of attitude, and participation in multiple music activities.

First	Last	Inst.	Teacher
Gabriel	Baltzel	French horn	John Cox
Molly	Biechler	Violin	Kendra Law
Neal	Bryan	Cello	Erin Winemiller
Jason	Chen	Violin	Jasmine Law
Joshua	Cherng	Violin	Luise Grube
Freeman	Cherng	Violin	Luise Grube
Ben	Chesebro	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Alli	Crockett	Violin	Lucia Atkinson
Cody	Dean	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Sylvia	Diller	Violin	Elizabeth Peyton
Liam	Dubay	Cello	Stevie McDougal
Genevieve	Eby	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Cael	Farrow	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Grace	Felder	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Seal	Gosnell	Violin	Jennifer Arnold
Corinne	Hare	Violin	Andrew Ehrlich
Tali	Hasting	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Klara	Kjome Fischer	Violin	Kendra Law
Yona	Klatchko	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Louis	Laventall	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Isaac	Lee	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Aria	Lee-Varan	Violin	Jasmine Law
Janine	Li	Violin	Kendra Law
Hanna	Lilly	Cello	Erin Winemiller
Patricia	Lin	Paino	Zita Jefferson
Michelle	Mauss	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Annika	Mayne	Cello	Stevie McDougal
Camille	McCullagh	French horn	John Cox
Reed	Metzler-Gilbertz	Violin	Elizabeth Peyton
Chas	Metzler-Gilbertz	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Meg	Metzler-Gilbertz	Cello	Jonathan Cheskin
Anicia	Miller	Cello	John Hubbard
Megan	Miller	Violin	Luise Grube
Ruby	Nagel-Frazel	Violin	Jasmine Law
Zoe	Negovetic	Violin	Scott Belleri
Ana	Preuitt	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Anika	Rajbhandary	Violin	Kendra Law
Mimi	Smith	Cello	Nussbaum
Ian	Song	Violin	Luise Grube
Andrew	Sutherland	Cello	Jasmine Law
Karissa	Thomas	Voice	Anna Briscoe
Anne	Thornton	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Paige	Towsey	Violin	Hong Chou
Franchesca	Tran	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Hazel	True	Violin	Scott Belleri
Inga	Van Buren	Violin	Elizabeth Peyton
Kevin	Vu	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Michelle	Vu	Piano	Zita Jefferson
Alexander	Wilde	Cello	Katherine Schultz
Kenton	Wirfsmith	Cello	John Hubbard
Isaiah	Zacharia	Viola	Cynthia Scott
Wendoly	Zamora	Violin	Elizabeth Peyton

06/01/2012

Student Awards and Merit Scholarships for 2011-12

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:14:23 GMT

Congratulations to the awardees this year!

Everyone who studies music is a winner. Each year select students are nominated for merit awards by their instructors for a variety of criteria, including a high standard of performance, diligence and dedication shown throughout the year, maturity of attitude, and participation in multiple CMC activities; awardees are chosen by the Director from the list of nominated students.

Name

Instrument

Teacher

Award

Presented in Concert

To Be Announced

Voice

Woodward

Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship Award

June 9 at 1:30 pm

To Be Announced

Voice

Edson

Mary Margaret Dundore Musicianship Award

June 12 at 7:30 pm

Caleb Sutherland, Anna Sutherland,

Julia Sutherland

Viola

Law, K

John L. Judge Merit Scholarship

Friday, June 8 at 7:00 pm

Samuel Zacharia

Viola

Scott

Louis Kaufman Memorial Award

Christopher Funaki

Violin

Scott

Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship

Friday, June 8 at 7:00 pm

Hannah Smith

Violin

Rowell

Dorothea Lensch Merit Scholarship

Friday, June 8 at 7:00 pm

Eva Miller-Hughes

Violin

Scott

Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship

Friday, June 8 at 7:00 pm

Ruby O’Connor

Violin

Ehrlich

Marian Swartz Merit Scholarship

May 20

About the Awards

Elizabeth (Betty) Gray was a founding board member of the non-profit Community Music Center, Inc. She, together with her husband John Gray, were instrumental in the renovation of the firehouse on Francis Street into the current Community Music Center. Marian Swartz & John L. Judge were important volunteers at CMC, and Dorothea Lensch was Portland Parks first Recreation Director under whom the Center’s program was established. These memorial awards are funded by a permanent endowment at the Oregon Community Foundation. Dr. Louis Kaufman was an internationally known violinist with local connections who established the first merit award for CMC students, now funded by yearly contributions from Dr. Annette Kaufman. Mildred Berthelsdorf was a community volunteer who worked to promote young voice students. Mary Margaret Dundore was the director of the Francis Street Singers at CMC for many years.

05/23/2012

In-Concert Live Auction

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:53:48 GMT

Two premium items are available exclusively to Faculty Showcase Event concertgoers on Saturday, May 12, 2012, thanks to generous donors! Order your tickets to the concert today to take advantage of these great offers. All proceeds support CMC scholarships for youth.

Gourmet Musical Feast
For up to 8 people
Value: $800

Have your own private faculty concert & dinner! Enjoy an elegant four-course gourmet meal for up to eight people with wine pairings, prepared and hosted by a CMC Board member. A live musical performance by CMC instructors caps the memorable evening. Arrange the event at a mutually agreed date that works with your schedule. Expires: 12/31/12.

Beach Getaway
2 nights for up to 12 people in Gearhart
Value: $800

Relax in remodeled 1906 historic charm! Situated on the famous “Gin Ridge”, your Gearhart hideaway with sweeping ocean views is just a short walk to the beach, or center of town. Take a short drive to enjoy a meal at McMenamin’s Sand Trap restaurant ($50 gift card included!), next to the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi.

Details: 5 bedrooms with linens - sleeps up to 12, 3 full baths; fully-stocked kitchen: pots, pans, dishes, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer; board games & jigsaw puzzles; wireless internet, Direct TV; basic beach gear, razor clamming gear. Includes piano! No smoking. No pets inside (can be crated on covered porch). 2 Consecutive Nights (subject to availability). Expires 12/31/12.

05/05/2012

May Events

Sat, 05 May 2012 23:03:52 GMT

Faculty Celebration

Join us for a unique event celebrating our inspiring instructors on Saturday evening, May 12. Performances by faculty past & present, refreshments, auction treasures, and for patron ticket holders: Greek cuisine buffet, hosted wine bar & more! Seating is limited - early purchase recommended. Buy tickets now online, or call CMC at 503-823-3177 today!

In-Concert Live Auction

A beach getaway is one of two premium items available exclusively to Faculty Showcase Event concertgoers

Family Friday Finale - May 11

Cool Jazz to heat up your spring. Kids welcome! We have snacks, too! Free (donations suggested). 7:15 show. Details.

Summer is Near (honest!)
SIGN UP NOW FOR CAMPS & CLASSES for JUNE, JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

Browse our online catalog or download (PDF) one today, then give us a call: 503-823-3177.

Silent Auction 2012
FIND A BARGAIN, WIN BIG
Every year the CMC lobby becomes adorned with dozens of fabulous donated items. Bid on event tickets, trips, and other bargains. Proceeds support the scholarship program. Everyone wins when music students in need get help to succeed! The auction runs May 12 to June 9. CMC is gratefully accepting auction donations from local businesses through mid April. Pictured at right: "Butterflies", one of several art pieces in the silent auction.

05/05/2012

Silent auction is crescendoing!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:51:39 GMT

A weekend beach getaway, a beautiful hand-made glass vase, concert tickets, dining - these are some of the items donated for our auction beginning on May 12, as part of the CMC Faculty Showcase Event. No purchase necessary to bid in the silent auction. All proceeds go to support CMC's scholarships for children in need.

Image: Landscape series by Fields & Fields Blown Glass.
(each one is unique - actual acution item not pictured)

Thanks to these generous businesses who have donated already!
Donations still accepted through May 9 - call CMC at 503-823-3177 for details.

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe - www.aldercreek.com

Annie Bloom's Books - www.annieblooms.com

Chamber Music Northwest - www.cmnw.org

David Kerr Violin Shop - www.kerrviolins.com

DeBey Violins - www.rdebey.com

Friends of Chamber Music - www.focm.org

Fields & Fields Blown Glass - www.fieldsandfieldsblownglass.com

LanSu Chinese Garden - www.lansugarden.org

McMenamin's Movie Theatres - www.mcmenamins.com

Metropolitan Youth Symphony - www.playmys.org

Multnomah Arts Center - www.MultnomahArtsCenter.org

Northwest Childrens Theater - www.nwcts.org

Oregon Ballet Theater - www.obt.org

Paloma Clothing - www.palomaclothing.com

Pizzicato Pizza - www.pizzicatogourmetpizza.com

Por Que No? Taqueria - www.porquenotacos.com

Portland Baroque Orchestra - www.pbo.org

Portland Center Stage - www.pcs.org

Portland Nursery - www.portlandnursery.com

Portland Symphonic Girlchoir - www.girlchoir.com

Portland Youth Philharmonic - www.portlandyouthphil.org

PP&R Aquatics - www.portlandparks.org

Rainbow Valley Design - www.rainbowvalleyinc.com

The Broadway Rose Theatre Company - www.broadwayrose.org

The Old Lompoc Tavern and Brewery - www.newoldlompoc.com

The Oregon Historical Society - www.ohs.org

04/28/2012

Two long-time teachers honored May 12

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:09:40 GMT

Molto Tenuto! CMC honors two impressive instructors

On Saturday, May 12, the Community Music Center celebrates the contributions of two long-term teachers in the CMC Faculty Showcase Event. For event information and reservations, see our event page.

Clarisse Atcherson - 26 years
Clarisse became an instructor at CMC in the summer of 1986, shortly after she joined the Oregon Symphony. “I enjoy teaching at CMC for the camaraderie of the faculty and staff, and the quality of the students. I am grateful that Portland Parks & Recreation and CMC non-profit work together to make music instruction available for all students, regardless of personal circumstances.”
One of the many special moments she recalls was during a student recital. A student broke a string during her solo. Another student, unprompted by anyone, hurried up to the stage and gave her his violin so she could play her piece. “I felt happy!”, says Clarisse.
She cites two things that keep her inspired: “Every student is ‘new,’ and my teaching ideas continue to evolve. Everything I learn from teaching gets passed on to the next students.”
She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and has a Master’s degree from Southern Illinois University. Clarisse has been a teacher trainer for institutes at Pacific University and Sanford University, among others.

Stevie McDougal - Over 34 years
Stephanie (“Stevie”) McDougal came to teach at CMC at the invitation of Director Phil Murthe. Initially it was to substitute teach for Naomi Blumberg. Stevie recalls, “I agreed to take her students. Then Phil made sure that I had a number of new students, knowing that I wouldn’t desert them. And the rest is history.”
I’m inspired as a teacher by the experience of watching students blossom into fine musicians from ‘clay’...It gives me incredible satisfaction.” It is clear Stevie also relishes the interaction with the kids; laughter is often heard through the lesson room door.
“The best things about CMC are watching children enjoy music. Music is such an important part of my life and I love passing that love on to young people. I really enjoy walking into the Center and hearing children making music throughout the building.” Stevie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephens College and graduate studies at Indiana University. She performed with the Oregon Symphony for 38 years and now plays in the Newport Symphony.

04/17/2012

Mid-April Items of Note

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:43:39 GMT

Chamber Music Week at CMC

Join us for two exciting master classes - both free, at CMC!

Jaap Schrõder, Baroque expert - Tuesday, April 10 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Oregon String Quartet - Saturday, April 14 1:00 - 3:00 pm (includes a demonstration performance by the ensemble!)

Don't forget to enroll students age 8 - 18 for our popular summer chamber music camp, July 9 - 21 (auditions in May and June).

Family Friday April 13

More EXTREME instruments, from our friends in the Oregon Renaissance Band. Kids welcome! We have snacks, too! Free (donations suggested). 7:15 show.

Summer is Near
SIGN UP NOW FOR CAMPS & CLASSES in JUNE, JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

Browse our online catalog or download (PDF) one today, then give us a call: 503-823-3177.

Faculty Showcase - Benefit Concert May 12
HONORING TWO LONG-TIME CMC INSTRUCTORS
Join AllClassical 89.9 Music Director John Pitman and a team of talented CMC performing artists in a special program of chamber music, celebrating the tenure of Clarisse Atcherson (26 years) and Stevie McDougal (over 34 years) on Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 pm. The event also supports the scholarship program for music students through ticket purchases, silent auction bids, and a special mid-concert live-auction. See below for more about our two teaching honorees. Reserve seats before April 21 for the best value!

PATRON RECEPTION
A pre-concert gathering offers patron ticket holders festive refreshments, special “buy now” auction privileges to win and take home fabulous items that night, and reserved seating for the concert!

Event sponsors: First Citizens Bank, Finding Flow Counseling LLC, and the David Kerr Violin Shop.

CMC Student to Solo with Symphony

Samuel Zacharia, viola student of Cynthia Scott, has been selected to perform the Bloch Suite Hébraïque with the Portland Youth Philharmonic on Sunday, May 16 at 4:00 pm in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Let's all go cheer him on!

Arts Education Narrows Achievement Gap

A new study by the NEA confirms once again the importance of sustained, quality arts education for increasing the learning capabilities of otherwise disadvantaged youth. "Students who have arts-rich experiences in school do better across-the-board academically, and they also become more active and engaged citizens, voting, volunteering, and generally participating at higher rates than their peers.”

One more wonderful way CMC has served the greater Portland community for over 60 years!

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

04/09/2012

Spring Things to Know

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:36:14 GMT

Faculty Showcase - Benefit Concert May 12
HONORING TWO LONG-TIME CMC INSTRUCTORS
Join AllClassical 89.9 Music Director John Pitman and a team of talented CMC performing artists in a special program of chamber music, celebrating the tenure of
Clarisse Atcherson (26 years) and Stevie McDougal (over 34 years) on Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 pm. The event also supports the scholarship program for music students through ticket purchases, silent auction bids, and a special mid-concert live-auction. See below for more about our two teaching honorees. Reserve seats before April 21 for the best value!

Summer is Near
SIGN UP FOR CAMPS & CLASSES FROM APRIL 9
In May we’ll have auditions for the Chamber Music & Concertante Orchestra Camp (this year’s session runs July 9 - 21). In June, July and August we offer our usual wide variety of activities, including half-day camps for preschoolers.

Practice Power
CMC STUDENTS PUT IN HOURS FOR CHARITY
Congratulations to all of the 2012 Practice-a-thon participants and winners for most donations & most practice time logged. The prize this year: ice skating passes, courtesy Lloyd Center!

We are Pitching the Paper
As of fall 2012, PP&R will no longer automatically mail out course catalogs. Help us stay connected by giving us your correct e-mail address, either through the PP&R registration system, or at CommunityMusicCenter.org.

Clarisse Atcherson - 26 years
Clarisse became an instructor at CMC in the summer of 1986, shortly after she joined the Oregon Symphony. “I enjoy teaching at CMC for the camaraderie of the faculty and staff, and the quality of the students. I am grateful that Portland Parks & Recreation and CMC non-profit work together to make music instruction available for all students, regardless of personal circumstances.”
One of the many special moments she recalls was during a student recital. A student broke a string during her solo. Another student, unprompted by anyone, hurried up to the stage and gave her his violin so she could play her piece. “I felt happy!”, says Clarisse.
She cites two things that keep her inspired: “Every student is ‘new,’ and my teaching ideas continue to evolve. Everything I learn from teaching gets passed on to the next students.”
She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and has a Master’s degree from Southern Illinois University. Clarisse has been a teacher trainer for institutes at Pacific University and Standford University, among others.

Stevie McDougal - Over 34 years
Stephanie (“Stevie”) McDougal came to teach at CMC at the invitation of Director Phil Murthe. Initially it was to substitute teach for Naomi Blumberg. Stevie recalls, “I agreed to take her students. Then Phil made sure that I had a number of new students, knowing that I wouldn’t desert them. And the rest is history.”
I’m inspired as a teacher by the experience of watching students blossom into fine musicians from ‘clay’...It gives me incredible satisfaction.” It is clear Stevie also relishes the interaction with the kids; laughter is often heard through the lesson room door.
“The best things about CMC are watching children enjoy music. Music is such an important part of my life and I love passing that love on to young people. I really enjoy walking into the Center and hearing children making music throughout the building.” Stevie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Stephens College and graduate studies at Indiana Univeristy. She performed with the Oregon Symphony for 38 years and now plays in the Newport Symphony.

Spring Classes at CMC
Spring Term: April 2 to June 16
See our 2011-12 catalog for full descriptions and specific class details, available online, by postal mail, or at the Center.
Registration and Info: call 503-823-3177

Music for Children & Parents
Creepers & Toddlers Explore! Age: 6-23 mo $85
357853 Tu 10am-10:45am Sinell
357854 W 9:15am-10am Conway
357855 F 10am-10:45am Sinell
357856 Sa 10am-10:45am Pazienza

Exploring Together! Age: 2 - 3.5 $85
357869 Tu 9:15am-10am Sinell
357870 W 10:00am-10:45am Conway
357873 F 9:15am-10am Sinell
357874 F 11am-11:45am Sinell
357875 Sa 9:15am-10am Pazienza

Music for Preschoolers
Launch Pad to Learning Music
Age: 3.5 - 5 $85
357864 Tu 11am-11:45am Sinell
357865 W 11am-11:45am Conway
357866 Th 3:15pm-4pm Sinell
366151 Th 4pm-4:45pm Sinell
357867 F 1pm- 1:45pm Sinell
357868 Sa 11am-11:45am Pazienza

Intergenerational Music
Drum Circle Family & Friends age: 3 & up
Uncover your inner composer through a variety of group games while playing different hand drums & other percussion instruments. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity, imagination & enthusiasm!
Child (under 12)- $5 Adult - $8 Family - $15
358241 Sa 4/14 3:15pm-4:15pm Kjome

Continuing Classes
Some of our continuing classes still have room! Experience on the instrument is necessary to join.
Call CMC for help finding the right class for you!
Classes for Adults:
Recorder Group Lessons Level 1, 2, 3 & Advanced
Cello Group Lessons Level 1, 2 & 3
Violin Group Classes Level 1 & 2
Guitar Group Lessons Levels 1 & 2
Piano Group Lessons Level 1

Classes for Youth:
Guitar Level 1
On My Way With Basic Skills, Skills Level I, II, III or Lab
Piano Foundations Levels 2, 3, & 4

Music for Youth & Adults - Beginners Welcome!
These are continuing classes that welcome new students at the beginning of each term. No experience required.

Voice Group Lessons (Youth-gr. 4-6) Age: 9-12
358933 Tu 3:30pm-4:15pm Briscoe $98

Voice Group Lessons (Youth-gr. 6-8) Age: 11-14
358934 Tu 4:30pm-5:15pm Briscoe $98

Basic Skills (pre-K and Kindergarten) Age: 4-5
358318 Tu 2:45pm-3:25pm Sinell $88
358320 Sa 11:30am-12:10pm Gendron-Dupont $88

Basic Skills (Kindergarten & 1st grade) Age: 5-6
358317 M 3pm-3:40pm Gendron-Dupont $88
358319 Th 3:45pm-4:25pm Gendron-Dupont $88

Rhythm Skills Age: 6-9
358333 Sa 12:30pm-1:10pm Kjome $88

Center Singers: Youth Choir Age: 8-13
358955 Sa 10am-11am Woodward $75

Voice Group Lessons Level 1 Age: 18 & up
358990 Tu 6pm-7:30pm Briscoe $158

New Classes for Beginners
Piano Foundations Level I Age: 6-9
373607 Sa 10:45am-11:30am Jefferson $105
373608 Sa 10:45am-11:30am Jefferson $105
373609 Tu 3:15pm-4:00pm Cheshier $105

Guitar Group Lessons Level I Age: 8-12
358946 Sa 1:30pm-2:15pm Adams $98

Piano Group Lessons Level I Age: 16 & up
360252 Tu 7pm-8pm Cheshier $119

Ensemble/Performance Groups
Experience on the instrument would be necessary to join Call CMC for help finding the right one for you!

Ensembles for Adults:
Cello Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Francis Street Singers
Old Time String Band
String Orchestra
Renaissance Song
Advanced Recorder Ensemble
Renaissance Wind Band
Ren. Loud Wind Band

Ensembles for Youth:
Center Singers Ensemble
String Orchestra Levels I, II & III
Suzuki Group Class for Violin, Viola, & Cello

Make Music PDX
Ready to play in a band or group? Explore new songs, try out harmonies & experiment with tempos & styles. A great way to meet new friends, hone imporvisation & ensemble skills, & follow musical dreams by putting prior training to use in a supportive setting.
Lane SUN CS - SE 60th & Ogden Age 18 & Up
373590 W 4/11-6/6 6pm-8pm Turnbull
Styles: Rock, Blues, and others
 Dress Rehearsal: Sat. May 19, 6pm at CMC
 Performance: Sat. June 9, 7pm at CMC

Neither the Community Music Center, Inc., nor Portland Parks & Recreation discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability

03/17/2012

Free Concerts & Important News in March

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:13:48 GMT

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

02/29/2012

Chamber Music for Youth July 9 - 21

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:21:30 GMT

Summer Chamber Music for
Strings, Winds, & Piano

Concertante Orchestra

July 9-20, 2012

Andrew Ehrlich - Program Director

Chamber Groups
Play trios, quartets or other works for strings, winds & piano with peers! CMC’s Chamber music serves the musical development of young musicians by refining ensemble skills & interpretive abilities through instruction with experienced CMC faculty. Players are placed into chamber groups by audition. Each day, ensembles are coached for an hour and then rehearse a second hour with an assistant coach. There is a required concert on Saturday, July 21st presenting the work of the chamber groups.

Concertante Orchestra
Follow your dreams of one day taking the spotlight! This a chamber orchestra that also gives students who have learned solo pieces a chance to play with live accompaniment. Soloists then become a part of the orchestra playing for their fellow students. Participants are chosen by audition (see over). Students may choose to play in the orchestra without playing a solo.

These two programs together make a great day-camp experience!

What People are Saying...

"This is a FABULOUS program! My sons gained so much confidence and were just jubilant when I picked them up after rehearsals."

"My children enjoy making music on their own but they LOVE what they can create by playing with others."

"CMC’s instructors instilled confidence in my son. He learned about chamber music & had a defining musical experience performing with the peers in his group."

"The coach was superb and brought such a perfect blend of fun, laughter, and delightful learning to the classroom each day. "

Important Program Information

• This program is designed for intermediate to advanced players.

• Payment is required to schedule an audition time

• There will be no refund of fees except for students not placed with a group.

Chamber Music Northwest
Through a partnership with Chamber Music Northwest, international guest artists give master classes to participants as available.

Summer 2012 Chamber Music Program Calendar

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday June 3

AUDITIONS

Saturday May 19 - 1-5 pm
Friday June 1 - 3-7 pm
Saturday June 2 - 1-5 pm
Sunday June 3 - 1-5

PROGRAM DATES

Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 20
Concert on Saturday, July 21, 2pm
Chamber: 9-11am or 11-1pm
Concertante: 1:30-3pm

FEES

Chamber Music Program: $255
Violists and Cellists receive a 20% discount.
Concertante Orchestra: $83/$175
20% off for all chamber music participants
Need-based scholarships are available for both.

HOW TO APPLY

Call the CMC office at 503-823-3177 to schedule an audition. Registration forms and audition info located on the web at: www.CommunityMusicCenter.org

FACULTY

Andrew Ehrlich, Program Director
BA Yale U; MM (violin performance) Illinois State U. Student of Bernard Eichen. Violin: Sunriver Music Festival. Director, CMC Chamber Music Program. Music Specialist: Sojourner Elem. School; Concertmaster: Portland Chamber & Soundwaves Music Festival orchestras.

All CMC chamber music program instructors are members of the Community Music Center faculty & are active performing musicians.

02/20/2012

$20K in Grants Received for Music Scholarships

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:44:08 GMT

Two of the region's important funders have awarded the Community Music Center Inc. with grants for need-based schoarships to children for music lessons at the Center. The Herbert Templeton Foundation and Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust have given a total of $20,000 this year to CMC Inc., the non-profit support organization for the Community Music Center.

CMC Inc. relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund the amount needed yearly for tuition subsidy, keeping the cost of lessons low for everyone, and providing scholarships for those who otherwise could not afford the already-low fees at CMC. These grants make up about twenty percent of the total amount raised by CMC Inc. each year.

Need-based scholarship applications have risen three-fold in the last five years as families have struggled to meet the cost of living in the weak local economy. Both the Templeton and Tucker foundations have assisted CMC Inc. with similar amounts in previous years; the dollars are awarded through competitive applications each year.

The Community Music Center is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with the non-profit CMC Inc.

02/16/2012

February E-News

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:42:58 GMT

Students perform with Cello Project
Six CMC cellists play side-by-side with the Portland phenom on Friday, Feb. 10. Limited seating. Doors open at about 6:45 pm - please do not arrive before 6:30. More info

Justin Time
Be there while four of our nine chamber groups perform and get coached by Portland musician Justin Kagan in a master class Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12 noon. Free and open to the public. More info

Drum up a storm this Winter
Our next rhythm circle event for families is Sat. Fab. 11 at 3 pm.

Dates to Know

The annual faculty showcase concert is slated for the evening of May 12. More info soon.
CMC’s Summer Chamber Music Program is July 9 – 21, with Auditions in May/June. Stay tuned.
CMC, Grout, and Beaumont are closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.

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

02/09/2012

How old do you have to be to play in Portland Cello Project? Seven!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:28:39 GMT

Portland Cello Project mentors young cellists in “side-by-side” event - next in the series of Family Friday Concerts

What: Portland Cello Project & cello students of the Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center perform in Family Fridays, a series of low-cost concerts for families.

Where: Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, 97202

When: Friday, February 10, 2012, at 7:15 pm.

Cost: Free with suggested donation of $5.00 ($15 for a family of any size); tickets available at the door only. Fresh popcorn, snacks, and refreshments are sold at the door for a minimal price. NOTE: very limited seating, no reserved seats – doors open at 6:30; house opens at 6:50 pm.

More Info: Community Music Center: www.communitymusiccenter.org or 503-823-3177

Photo Opportunity: There is a special photo opportunity for the press to photograph/video the students rehearsing with the pros immediately before the show, on Friday, February 10 at 6:30 pm at the Community Music Center.

The popular cross-over group Portland Cello Project returns to the Community Music Center’s Family Friday Series on Friday, February 10, with 6 new members – ages 7 to 16.

PCP invited Community Music Center students to play with the band’s regulars on a piece by local composer Gideon Freudmann, entitled “Robin Hood Changes his Oil”. The students will all sit side-by-side with the pros.

The idea for this mentoring partnership came from the last year’s appearance by the group at the Center.

“After their concert last year, a child in the audience came up to one of the performers and asked, ‘How old do you have to be to play in the Portland Cello Project?’”, recalls Gregory Dubay, Director of the Center.

The question got Doug Jenkins, PCP’s organizer, thinking. “Doug said to us, ‘let’s have some CMC students play with us next time.’ We were thrilled, and now the students are all really excited”, says Dubay.

The 6 students were chosen from among the Center’s 50 school-age cello students by nominations from their teachers. The kids have been working on their parts at home and in lessons. They will also have a coaching session with the composer and rehearsal with the Portland Cello Project.

Portland Cello Project – An “Indie Cello Orchestra”, the Portland Cello Project has a deep-rooted philosophy to build a stronger music community - a belief that collaboration is the cornerstone of independent musicianship. This philosophy has led them to collaborative performances with a veritable "who's who" list of Portland musicians, from The Dandy Warhols to Laura Gibson, Vagabond Opera, and Storm Large, as well as most of the members of the Decemberists.

PCP performances are unique and eclectic, as likely to mix a Salt N Pepa cover with Bach and follow the medley with something sublime by Arvo Pärt or WEINLAND. For more about the Portland Cello Project, please visit their website: www.portlandcelloproject.com.

The Family Friday Series features popular local musicians and is proudly sponsored by Larkins Vacura, LLP,Trial Attorneys. This particular concert was also made possible by the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition Community Cultural Participation Grant. Concerts are run by volunteers, and all proceeds benefit scholarships and other programs at the Community Music Center (CMC).

Future Family Friday concerts in 2012:
March 2 - Portland Opera To Go
April 13 - Oregon Renaissance Band
May 11 - Ezra Weiss Quartet

The Community Music Center (CMC) is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. It serves families across the Portland area and supports those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities. Benefit concerts such as this one support a need-based scholarship fund that enables students to follow their dreams in music. For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org.

01/31/2012

Donation Hits a High Note

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:19:26 GMT

Community Music Center (CMC) is the beneficiary of a generous gift form the Jack Malcom estate. The Malcom Trust Estate has donated $20,000 to CMC, Inc. (CMC’s non-profit partner) for new digital pianos and other needed instruments.

The Community Music Center recently purchased eight digital pianos and other needed musical instruments. All the music equipment will be delivered by Classic Pianos at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 4. The first class of 6 to 9 year olds using the new pianos will occur on Tuesday, January 10 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm. Media are invited to both events.

What: Donation of new pianos and music equipment to Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Music Center

Where: The Community Music Center (CMC), 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland

When: Classic Pianos will deliver the pianos and music equipment at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 4. The first class of 6 to 9 year olds using the new pianos will occur on Tuesday, January 10 at 4:00 to 4:45 pm. Media are invited to both events.

Why: Hundreds of youth and seniors will benefit by having new equipment available for affordable music lessons.

About Jack Malcom:

Jack Malcom was a successful florist in Gresham and a member of the Metropolitan Arts Commission. After his death in 2009, his estate set aside $1.2 million for generous charitable gifts to local institutions. More info here:

http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2011/06/two_years_after_death_jack_mal.html

An additional small portion of the estate was left to the discretion of the executor, Bob Dye.

"Jack loved music and seeing good talent perform so when I saw an article about the Portland Parks and Recreation Community Music Center, I decided to check it out," said Dye. "After touring the Center I was impressed with the caliber instructors and the kids, many of whom couldn't afford instruction anywhere else."

"Bob was very eager to help with what we needed most," says Gregory Dubay, the Center's director. "CMC's piano program serves hundreds of people a week, and as a result our keyboards were getting signs of wear: keys not working properly, parts breaking. After showing this to Bob, he said, 'I'm giving you $20,000. Let me know when they'll be delivered. And Classic Pianos has been a great partner, really helping us stretch this donation as far as possible."

The CMC, Inc. board of directors intends to spend the rest of the donation on other instruments (strings, winds & brass) to be loaned out to low-income students for music lessons.

The Community Music Center (CMC), located at 3350 SE Francis Street, is a Portland Parks & Recreation facility in partnership with CMC, Inc., an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. CMC, Inc. raises money to help subsidize tuition fees at the school. CMC and CMC, Inc. serve families across the greater-Portland area and support those with limited economic means by increasing access to music performances and educational opportunities.

For more information, call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org

For more information about these events or Portland Parks & Recreation, call 503-823-5300 or visit portlandparks.org.

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12/28/2011

Job Openings

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:25:56 GMT

Instructor positions open for teaching woodwinds & brass for the 2011-12 school year. Please see the link: https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/volunteerRegister.jsp for more details.

10/04/2011

CMC Inc. Annual Meeting Sat. June 3 to Recognize Volunteers, Elect Board

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:29:13 GMT

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER

June 4, 2011 1:30 pm at CMC

Agenda

1. Welcome, Introductions, Purpose of Meeting

2. Call meeting to Order

3. Approval of Minutes

4. Special recognition: resigning board members:

Christine Hinrichs, Chris Myers, Melinda Newell, David Schiff, Denise Van Leuven, Abbie Weisenbloom.

5. Election of New Board Members (term lengths up to 3 years):

Susan Campbell, Mark Fulop, Kristen Robertson, Kathy Schroeder, Adrienne Welsh, Melinda Wilde.

6. Election of Returning Board Members (term lengths up to 3 years):

Nadia Chandler (Parent Representative), Judy Rompa.

7. Proposed one-time change to the CMC Inc. By-Laws:

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

Section 1. Designation and Term: …The term of each office shall begin with the ~~regular meeting of the Board held in September of each year~~ first regular Board meeting of the fiscal year.

8. Other Business

9. Adjourn

Thank you, CMC volunteers in 2010-11!

Michael Chandler, Nadia Chandler, Darryl Conser*, Susan Douglas, Veronica Dujon*, Margaret Ellis, John England-Fisher, Edith Fuller, Allison Gains, Darrell Grant*, Christine Hinrichs*, Lindsey Hogan, Sally Kimmel *, Urmi Kumar, Matthew Lachmann*, Carolyn Landsverk *, Felix Lilly, Jeanne Lynch *, Naomi Miu, Joshua Melander, Matheas Michaels, Matthew Morgan *, Charles Moss, John Muench *, Christopher Myers *, Melinda Newell *, Jacob Noble, Martha Pressler, Kristen Robertson, Judy Rompa*, David Schiff *, SeungAh Shin, Judy Seubert, Gabriel Simek, Shera Sinell *, Kaua Tubania, Makana Tubania, Daniel Trang, Grace Trang, Denise VanLeuven *, Abbie Weisenbloom *, Patrick White, Edna Williams, Randy Zasloff *, Christopher Zinn *

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER, INC.

JUNE 5, 2010

- Minutes -

Executive Director Gregory Dubay spoke briefly and thanked President Judy Seubert for her excellent service as President. President Seubert called the meeting to order at 1:45 pm.

The Minutes of the June 6, 2009, meeting were unanimously accepted as submitted.

President Seubert pointed out that the End-of-term Concert and CMC, Inc. Annual Meeting were presented in honor of Darryl Conser, CMC, Inc board member since 1989. Special recognition was made of his meritorious service for twenty years.

Nominations were made for new members to the CMC Board: Abbie Weisenbloom, and Judy Rompa. Ms. Weisenbloom will serve a three year term and Ms Rompa will serve a one year term. A motion was made and seconded to elect these nominees. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Nadia Chandler was nominated to serve as Parent Representative to the Board and will serve a one year term. A motion was made and seconded to elect Ms. Chandler. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

Nominations were made for returning members to the Board: Veronica Dujon, Jeanne Lynch, Carolyn Landsverk and Matt Morgan. Each will serve a three year term. They were elected by unanimous consent.

President Seubert explained the need to vote on a one-time waiver of provisions of Article VI of the CMC Inc. By-Laws allowing for resigning members to serve at the last meeting of the current fiscal year (June 2010), and new members to serve at the first meeting of the new fiscal year (July 2009).

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

Section 1. Designation and Term:…The term of each office shall begin with the ~~regular meeting of the Board held in September of each year~~ first board meeting of the fiscal year.

The motion was made and seconded to accept this change to the By-Laws, and the motion passed unanimously.

President Seubert thanked two retiring board members for their service: Christopher Zinn and John Muench, who are resigning at the end of their terms.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Following the meeting there was a performance by the Center Singers Pre-Choir, Youth Choir and Ensemble. Catie Beck received the Mildred Berthelsdorf Musicianship Award, and Gregory Dubay made a special presentation for Tracey Edson for his tenure as Youth Choir Director.

Respectfully submitted by Jeanne Lynch, Treasurer, on behalf of Darryl Conser, Sectretary.

06/03/2011

CMC Graduates Celebrated Friday, June 3

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:44:32 GMT

On the Betty Gray Memorial Honors & Awards Concert Friday, June 3rd at 7:15 we'll be acknoledging these fine young musicians who've been a part of CMC for many years.

Nathaniel Austin has been studying music for fourteen years, twelve of those in violin & viola with Cynthia Scott at CMC, and most recently with Bill Hunt. Nathaniel’s also taken advantage of CMC’s music skills, orchestra, and fiddling classes. He took 4th place at the 2007 Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl, he's a 3-time participant in the Oregon Suzuki Institute’s student Honors recital, and he was co-winner of the 2008 Marian Swartz merit Scholarship Award at CMC. Theatre, sports such as biking, and exploring new genres of music divides his time. A graduate of Grant High School, Nathaniel plans to attend Clackamas Community College’s Music Technology Program in the fall. Nathaniel plays a full recital on Saturday, June 11 at 12:30 pm.

Lucas Biespiel started at CMC in January of 1998 in general music classes with Shera Sinell, then violin with Cynthia Scott and orchestra with John Hubbard, and a recording workshop with Michael Walsh, plus Oregon Suzuki Instituted every year since he was 5. He’s also played in Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Conservatory Orchestra and Young Strings Ensemble. Luke’s developed another side to his musical personality, studying jazz violin with Eddie Parente, forming a band called the Backyard Blues Boys, producing five CDs of original songs (one is available on iTunes), and performing at the Waterfront Blues Festival in 2009 and 2011. He’s been at Cleveland High School as an International Baccalaureate student, but also busy as a 4-year letterman in soccer & named to an all-PIL list. Lukas will be attending Berklee College of Music in Boston in the fall. Lucas performas at CMC on Friday, June 3 at 7:15 pm.

Jason Evans has taken cello lessons at CMC with John Hubbard for the past five years, and with Kathie Reed for eight years before that (five years at CMC). Principal cellist of the MYS Symphony Orchestra for select performances, Jason is also a full International Baccalaureate student at Lincoln High School. He enjoys international travel, and will move to Ohio in the fall to attend the College of Wooster, minoring in music performance.

Noel Oishi started violin at CMC at age nine first with Christine Goodner and them with Andy Emert, having already studied guitar here with Steve Adams and continuing it on his own. At LaSalle High School he’s enjoyed studying German, acting, and playing violin in their production of Pirates of Penzance. University of Portland welcomes Noel as a freshman to contine his studies in music, acting, languages and math.

Alexa Rakoski has been a regular at CMC since 1999, in choir, chamber groups, music skills, and violin with Rachel Lambert, Jackie Schmidt and most recently Justin Mackewich. At Camas High School Magnet Program for Math, Science and Technology she’s a National Merit Finalist, National Honor Society member and a Varsity Swim Team competitor. On violin she’s won the Marian Swartz Award at CMC and the James Eoff Award during her four-year tenure in the Portland Youth Philharmonic. Alexa has also been doing an internship research project in thanatology (a type of end-of-life care that uses music to relieve pain) that involved working at the VA Medical Center and Kaiser Sunnyside. She’s set for attending the University of Notre Dame in their Glynn Family Honors Program. Alexa Rakoski plays on Saturday, June 4 at 1:30.

See our calendar of events for concert listings.

06/02/2011

Florists estate grows music at CMC

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:23:13 GMT

A gift of $20,000 from the estate of Jack Malcom, long-time Gresham florist, will help refresh CMC’s supply of instruments and educational equipment. CMC is one of over a half-dozen local charities in the East Portland Metro area to become beneficiary of part of over $1 million in gifts and bequests. Bob Dye, the Malcom Trust’s Executor, will present the donation to the non-profit CMC Inc. at our annual meeting on June 4^th at 1:30 pm.

We hope to use a large part of the donation to replenish our aging digital pianos, which get used most hours of the week by nearly a hundred students from age 6 to 86. The gift will augment an earlier donation of $1,000 from the Wintz Foundation, also supporting the piano program.

For more details, visit the Gresham Outlook's article: http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=130593547696961400.

05/24/2011

Announcing the 2011 CMC Awardees

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:19:51 GMT

Congratulations to the following CMC students who were chosen from a list of pupils nominated by their instructors as exemplifying the best qualities of music students at the Center, including positive attitude, progress and achievement, and musical participation at CMC and in the community.

Marian Swartz Award: Ingo Timm, violin, student of Hong Chou – performing on June 3^rd

John L. Judge Award: Liam Dubay, cello, student of Stevie McDougal – performance on June 3rd

Dorothea Lensch Award: Joshua & Freeman Cherng, violins, students of Louise Grube – performing on June 11 at 3 pm

Louis Kaufman Award: Alexa Rakoski, violin, student of Justin Mackewich – performing on June 4^th at 1:30 pm

Louis Kaufman Award: Lucas Biespiel, violin, student of Cynthia Scott – performing on June 3^rd

Mildred Berthelsdorf Award: winner to be announced at the June 4^th Spring program

Mary Margaret Dondore Award: winner to be announced at the June 11^th Francis Street Singers program

For more details on performances, please visit our concert calendar

05/23/2011

Thanks to our Silent Auction donors!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:25:01 GMT

CMC Silent Auction 2011

New Featured Item (added May 23): Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano - value $500, starting bid: $50. “Well loved” for years by our program, this piano has recently become redundant in our building and needs to leave for a better home where it would get played more. Available for viewing on request (pending activities in the room at the time). Moving cost and tuning is not included and is the responsibility of the winner. Offered “As Is”.

Enjoy also bidding on items from the following businesses who have shown support of community music education by donating to the CMC 2011 Silent Auction. The auction takes place in our lobby until 3:00 PM June 4.

Adobe Rose Cafe adoberosecafe.com
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe www.aldercreek.com
Annie Bloom's Books www.annieblooms.com
Campbell Salgado Studio www.campbellsalgado.com
Cascade Wellness Clinic www.cascadewellnessclinic.com
Columbia Symphony www.columbiasymphony.org
David Kerr Violin Shop www.kerrviolins.com
Friends of Chamber Music www.focm.org
Jewish Community Orchestra www.jewishcommunityorchestra.org
KQAC RADIO All Classical 89.9 www.allclassical.org
Linda Scott Pianos www.pianositter.com
Lloyd Center Ice Rink www.lloydcenterice.com
Jerome L. Magill, Artist
Alan Mevis www.mevisphotographs.com

Charles Moss, Artist
Multnomah Arts Center www.MultnomahArtsCenter.org
Oregon Symphony www.oregonsymphony.org
Paloma Clothing palomaclothing.com/
Pastini Pastaria www.pastini.com
Pearl Bakery www.pearlbakery.com
Pizzicato Pizza www.pizzicatogourmetpizza.com
Por Que No? Taqueria www.porquenotacos.com
Portland Baroque Orchestra www.pbo.org
Portland Center Stage www.pcs.org
Portland Chamber Orchestra www.portlandchamberorchestra.org
Portland Nursery www.portlandnursery.com
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC www.portlandyouthphil.org
Schuback Violin Shop www.schubackviolin.com
Sesame Donuts www.sesamedonuts.com
Southwest Strings www.swstrings.com
St Paul Christian Preschool www.stpaulportland.org
Steve Davis Piano Solutions
The Broadway Rose Theatre Company www.broadwayrose.org
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra www.vancouversymphony.org

05/20/2011

Washington Park Concerts Announced

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:10:55 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation announces 2011 concert schedule for Washington Park Summer Festival

Daimler Trucks North America returns as premier sponsor of the free concerts in the park series

(Portland, OR) – Portland Parks & Recreation has announced the 2011 schedule of artists and dates for the popular Washington Park Summer Festival, August 4-13. Showcasing a diverse array of local artists and musical genre, from world beat and jazz to pop and classical, the free concert series draws thousands each year to the Washington Park Amphitheater for music under the summer sky.

Beginning Thursday, August 4 with Linda Hornbuckle & the Divas of Soul, the concerts run nightly through Saturday, August 13. Presented with free admission, all concerts begin at 6 p.m. in the Washington Park Amphitheater, adjacent to the International Rose Test Garden. [The full schedule of dates and artists is below.]

The Washington Park Summer Festival (WPSF) is the highlight of Portland Parks & Recreation’s “Summer Free for All.” Featuring free movies and concerts in neighborhood parks from late June through early September, the Summer Free for All is presented provided to the public free of charge each year through the support of corporate sponsors and grants.

Daimler Trucks North America returns as the premier sponsor of the 2011 Festival. “I’m very grateful for the continued leadership of Daimler and our other partners,” said Parks Commissioner Nick Fish. “The Festival, and all of the Summer Free for All events, would not be possible without the generous support of local businesses, foundations, and individuals.”

2011 Washington Park Summer Festival Sponsors

Premier Sponsor: Daimler Trucks North America

Lead Sponsor: The Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation

Supporting Sponsor: The Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and NW Natural

Additional support provided by Pacific Power, Wells Fargo, Mark Spencer Hotel and Star Park.

Helpful Information

Picnics are welcome and there will be food vendors on site at the Amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are permitted in the park only during the concerts.

To avoid parking hassles, concertgoers are encouraged to take TriMet Bus #63 or ride the MAX Blue Line to Jeld-Wen Park or the Oregon Zoo and take the Rose Garden Shuttle to the performances.

For more information, visit portlandparks.org or call 503.823.5446. Concerts will not be cancelled except in case of serious rain.

2011 Washington Park Summer Festival Schedule

Washington Park Amphitheater Stage, 6 p.m.

Thursday, August 4: Linda Hornbuckle & the Divas of Soul
Friday, August 5: Portland SummerFest Opera in the Park: CARMEN
Saturday, August 6: Dr. Theopolis (funk, soul and hip hop)
Sunday, August 7: Portland Festival Symphony
Monday, August 8: Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited (creator of the popular African music genre, chimurenga)
Tuesday, August 9: Chervona (Eastern-Euro carnival music from Balkan, Ukrainian, Klezmer and Russian traditions.)
Wednesday, August 10: Dan Reed and Friends (singer-songwriter)
Thursday, August 11: Dr. P’s Miraculous Rejuvenation Radio Hour (A theatrical salute to old-time variety shows)
Friday, August 12: NW Dance Project & the Blue Cranes (modern dance and original jazz)
Saturday, August 13: Dina y Bamba Su Pilong D’Azucar (salsa, cumbia and merenge)
Rain Dates: Monday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 16

04/20/2011

Serveral CMC students honored by American String Teachers Association of Oregon

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:38:47 GMT

Five Center string players were featured in the ASTA honors recital last Saturday, April 16, 2011. They were:

Kaia Selden & Isabel Dammann, violins, students of Clarisse Atcherson

Paige Towsey, violin, student of Hong Chou

Isaiah & Samuel Zacharia, viola, students of Cynthia Scott

Paige and Samuel have been award winners at CMC, also. Congratulations, young musicians!

04/16/2011

CMC Student Nabs Concerto Spotlight

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:24:46 GMT

Samuel Zacharia, a viola student of Cynthia Scott, is one of four students in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony this year to win a concerto appearance with the orchestra. He'll perform the Bruch Romance for Viola and Orchestra in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on March 13 at 3:00 pm. Let's all go hear and see him play! Tickets and more information at www.playmys.org.

02/02/2011

CMC Firehouse sale Jan. 10 -15

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:20:43 GMT

Find bargains galore at the CMC Firehouse Sale! Sheet music - voice, piano, flute, guitar, strings, etc., plus lots of vintage stuff - and books, CDs, instruments, too!

Sheet music is being sold at $2 per inch, books at $1 per inch, CDs at $1 each. There are two cellos and five violins on silent auction with values ranging from $100 to $1,200 and starting bids at just $25. Plus, we've got fun composer statuettes and tiles! Come soon before it is gone!

Proceeds support CMCs programs and equipment needs.

01/10/2011

Snowman Foundation Piano Give-A-Way

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:13:37 GMT

Do you know a student, organization, school or non-profit that is in need of a piano?

The Snowman Foundation currently has pianos in storage, and they'd like to find good homes for these pianos for the holiday season!

The Snowman Foundation strives to provide access to music for kids and our instrument donation program is one way we provide that access. Through their instrument donation program, they take in instruments that are no longer being used and in turn, provide those instruments for students in need.

Contact them (below) for a one-page application. Also, please pass this on to others that may be interested!

Amy Johnson, Manager
The Snowman Foundation
503.318.3582
811 NW 19th, Suite 102
Portland, Oregon 97209
snowmanfoundation@gmail.com

www.snowmanfoundation.com

12/10/2010

CMC receives $15,000 grant for music students in need

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:24:27 GMT

The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation's award to the non-profit partner at CMC will help the organization provide music students with need-based scholarships. The Community Music Center grants tuition waivers to student from families with demonstrated financial need. These need-based scholarship applications total about $45,000 annually. This important support from the Templeton Foundation will help the non-profit bridge the gap between these applications and private donations CMC receives. See About CMC and our Annual Fund Drive page for more information on how scholarship assistance is used and how donors can help give the precious gift of music to children who otherwise would go without.

12/10/2010

Sergiu Luca, long-time CMC friend and CMNW founder, dies

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:09:53 GMT

Read David Stabler's article about violinist Sergiu Luca in the Oregonian at OregonLive.

http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2010/12/sergiu_luca_founder_of_chamber.html

12/06/2010

Make Music PDX makes the news!

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:01:48 GMT

As part of Portland Parks & Recreation, Make Music PDX is warming up again

By John Foyston, The Oregonian Published: Friday, December 10, 2010, 2:52 PM

If you've ever tried to form a band, if you've ever dealt with the frustrating business of meshing personalities, schedules, egos, tastes and skill levels, then Make Music PDX makes immediate and perfect sense.

The program, now a part of Portland Parks and Recreation, matches nonprofessional musicians with other would-be band members of like interest to create impromptu bands. Those bands practice under the tutelage of mentors such as Dale Turnbull, a bass player of three decades' experience, and over several weeks work up a set of songs to play at a community concert featuring all the bands in the program.

The idea has helped many a Portland musician out of the living room and onto the stage, but after six years, Make Music PDX has been running out of steam. At its peak, the program attracted about 125 aspiring musicians, who were evaluated and grouped together in different bands -- blues, jazz, acoustic, depending on what participants wanted.

The session just now ending included only enough musicians to form one band, the Extra Ordinaries, which will play its concert today. To revive interest in Make Music PDX, organizers have arranged for three of four alumni bands that have stayed active on their own -- bands created during Make Music sessions -- to also play today.

Those bands are Kat and the Tonix, 2nd Time Through and Still Kickin', Turnbull says, and that they stuck together after the program is the strongest testament to Make Music PDX. Gregory Dubay, director of the Community Music Center, where the concert will be held, says the alumni bands are the perfect result of Make Music PDX.

"It's a wonderful program with great potential," he says. "I think there are a lot of adults out there who'd love to get into a band, and there are a lot of seasoned musicians who'd be great as mentors, and the Community Music Center is the perfect group to put them together."

Things have fallen off in the past couple years since the city took over from the volunteers who created Make Music PDX. But Dubay says it still fulfills the role that he and its originators envisioned, just on a smaller scale. Besides, the past couple of years have provided time to refine elements of the program.

Glen Michtom will play in one of the alumni bands today, and he qualifies as a true alum because he's been through Make Music PDX six times. He's been playing piano and guitar for 45 years, but Make Music PDX helped him to the next level, he says.

"It gives musicians a chance to do what is very difficult to arrange otherwise -- play with a group," he says. "It gives us a chance to focus our music and an opportunity to perform, which is pretty uncommon for adults. My kids get recitals, but I don't. Plus, focusing on a set of songs and an upcoming show gives direction to what is often otherwise just musical wandering.

"Each band has been a very different experience," Michtom says, "not only in the personalities, but the music styles and general sound. When we rehearse, I don't want to stop. When we do a show, I want play all night," he continues. "There's just something about being in a band that is more satisfying than playing alone at home -- hearing the various parts come together to make a song, seeing that I can make a valuable contribution, knowing that I'm entertaining the audience, having the chance to be in the spotlight and play rock 'n' roll star ... you can't do that solo."

Karl Ockert remembers his time in the program fondly. Ockert was BridgePort's brewmaster for years before working for the Master Brewers Association. But he always kept a guitar in his office, and Make Music PDX offered him the opportunity to play in a band and later mentor other musicians.

"I had a great time with both experiences," he says. "As a performer I was able to come out of my living room and play with a band for the first time. In fact I was able to perform in front of a crowd, and it was a blast. I had not been playing all that long or have any great musical talent, but playing in a band was pure magic, and I learned a huge amount from my bandmates in each session.

"I still get together with my Make Music friends and jam as often as we can," he says. "Make Music PDX is a great way for the amateur musician to get out of the home and into a band, have some fun making great music."

-- John Foyston

John Foyston is a freelance Portland writer and a former pop music critic for The Oregonian:

503-805-0637

johnfoyston@comcast.net

blog.oregonlive.com/thebeerhere

10/11/2010

CMC received RACC Professional Development Grant

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:43:05 GMT

This past summer CMC Associate Director Rachel Telesmanick was able to attend the National Guild for Community Arts Education 2010 Leadership Institute at Philadelphia's Drexel University. The American Express Foundation also subsidized the cost for Ms. Telesmanick to participate.

09/01/2010

Wintz Family Foundation awards grant to CMC

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:48:55 GMT

The Wintz Family Foundation approved a $1,000 from CMC to support the Center's piano instruction program. One of our most popular activities, group piano lessons are currently wait listing almost as many students as we serve. This also means our piano lab equipment is getting a lot of use! The award will help us with equipment needs and leverage other opportunities for expanding the program.

08/10/2010

Washington Park Summer Music Festival is on!

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:50:01 GMT

Portland Parks & Recreation announces 2010 concert schedule for Washington Park Summer Festival

Daimler Trucks North America returns as presenting sponsor of the free concert in the park series

(Portland, OR) – Portland Parks & Recreation has announced the 2010 schedule of artists and dates for the popular Washington Park Summer Festival, August 5-14. Featuring a diverse array of music, from world beat to classical, the free concert series draws thousands each year to the Washington Park Amphitheater for music under the stars.

The Washington Park Summer Festival (WPSF) is the highlight of Portland Parks & Recreation’s "Summer Free for All." Featuring free movies and concerts in neighborhood parks from late June through early September, the Summer Free for All is presented provided to the public free of charge each year through the support of corporate sponsors and grants.

Daimler Trucks North America returns as the presenting sponsor of the 2010 Festival. "Daimler Trucks North America is excited to again be able to support the Washington Park Summer Festival," says Dave Wiederrich, Manager of Internal Communications for Daimler. "We believe it is important to support the communities in which we operate and are proud of the enjoyment the Festival brings to the many people who attend - many of which are our own employees."

In acknowledging Daimler’s support for the Festival at Portland City Council this morning, Parks Commissioner Nick Fish said "During these tough times, when so many people in our community continue to be affected by the economic downturn, we rely on the support of Portland’s corporate leaders to make it possible to continue offering free entertainment and free playground programs this summer. I am very grateful to Daimler for their generosity and their civic leadership in making this free programming possible for everyone in Portland."

Additional support is provided by the Mark Spencer Hotel, Safeway, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Key Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Portland Trail Blazers, and Star Park/Schlesinger Company.

Beginning Thursday, August 5 with Drums From Two Continents, the concerts run through Saturday, August 14. Presented with free admission, all concerts begin at 6 p.m. in the Washington Park Amphitheater, adjacent to the International Rose Test Garden.

Picnics are welcome and there will be food vendors on site at the Amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are permitted in the park only during the concerts.

To avoid parking hassles, concertgoers are encouraged to take TriMet Bus #63 or ride the MAX Blue Line to the Oregon Zoo and take the Rose Garden Shuttle to the performances.

For more information, visit portlandparks.org or call 503.823.5446. Concerts will not be cancelled except in case of serious rain.

2010 Washington Park Summer Festival Schedule:

Washington Park Amphitheater Stage, 6 pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5: DRUMS FROM TWO CONTINENTS

An explosive evening of Japanese and Brazilian drumming and choreography featuring Portland Taiko and The Lions of Batucada—a powerful and dramatic kick-off to the Festival.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6: PORTLAND SUMMERFEST OPERA IN THE PARK

A Washington Park Summer Festival regular, presenting a concert performance of Verdi’s Il Trovotore featuring rising stars from across the country including SummerFest favorites Richard Zeller as Il Conte di Luna and Mark T. Panuccio as Manrico.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: JAZZ WOMEN

A collection of unforgettable musicians, celebrating the enormous power of Portland’s female jazz singers and instrumentalists. The Quadraphones, Janice Scroggins, Ward Griffiths and Leah Hinchcliff will be joined by some of Portland’s best female vocalists.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8: PORTLAND FESTIVAL SYMPHONY

Familiar to Washington Park Summer Festival audiences, Portland Festival Symphony, under the inspired baton of Maestro Lajos Balogh, celebrates 30 years of free park performances introducing generations of children to the joys of classical music.

MONDAY, AUGUST 9: TY CURTIS BAND

from one of Portland’s rising stars. Powerful original music and an instant connection with the audience – young Ty Curtis and his band just won this year’s Muddy Award for Best Regional Band Rockin’ blues

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10: CARRIE CUNNINGHAM & THE SIX SHOOTERS

Vivacious, magnetic singer-songwriter Carrie Cunningham will make you a fan in less than two hours. Her high-energy brand of down home country can range from bluegrass to alt country to western swing and keep people of all ages dancing.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11: APPLE JAM

An uproarious and tuneful trip down a different sort of memory lane. This Seattle sensation offers up a portfolio of all the Lennon/McCartney songs the Beatles never recorded themselves. You’ll swear it’s 1964 all over again!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12: LOVENESS WESA, KGOTSO AFRICAN DANCE and THE BANTUS BAND

Rooted in the irresistibly danceable music of Southern Africa, particularly her native Zimbabwe. Loveness Wesa’s original Afro-pop blends the past with the present. Traditional African dancers and drummers will highlight the roots of this beloved marimba tradition.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13: DO JUMP!

Under the creative direction of founder Robin Lane, the Do Jump "actorbats" offer up a unique blend of extremely physical theatre, dance, acrobatics, dynamic visuals and live music by Klezmocracy, a trio with its own following, that defies categorization, but always wows their audience.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14: FELICIDADES

It’s become a tradition for closing night — Salsa and Calypso get the whole crowd up and dancing to close out the Festival. Felicidades brings together a collection of Portland’s most masterful musicians for a stunning finish to the 2010 season.

Beth Sorensen, Public Information Officer

503.823.5300; cell 503.823.6634

05/05/2010

CMC now on Twitter

Sun, 02 May 2010 23:34:12 GMT

Follow our tweets on school news, events, and registration information. http://twitter.com/cmcpdx

05/03/2010

Selwood Bee showcases CMC

Wed, 05 May 2010 22:46:34 GMT

A great re-cap of our 40-50-55 anniversary gala event in April online at The Bee.

05/03/2010

CMC featured in Oregonian article

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:36:28 GMT

See the feature by reporter Noelle Crombie in the Oregonian on Saturday, April 17, 2010 and OregonLive.com April 16, 2010. Clarisse Atherson's students Becky Anderson and Brandon Garbot are interviewed. Video & and pictures of others, too!

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/04/music_center_in_southeast_port.html

04/16/2010

Now accepting Silent Auction donations for the CMC spring event

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:16:56 GMT

2012 Silent Auction - May 12 to June 9
Providing music scholarships for the Community Music Center students

CMC’s non-profit partner welcomes donations of merchandise, services, and other contributions to offer for auction, raising funds to benefit our valuable programs. If you have any questions, or would like to donate, please call CMC, at 503-823-3177, or use our Donation Form

Give young people a chance to succeed

Youth do better in school and are more positively involved in their community if they have regular music lessons.* Unfortunately, those who need the benefits of harmony in their lives are often the least likely to be able to afford it. Your gift to this non-profit auction will help us give access to all, through our non-profit’s need-based scholarship program.

About the Community Music Center & the Non-Profit Partner (CMC Inc.):

Excellence

The Community Music Center (CMC) provides Portland with a place for children & adults to study music with highly-skilled, experienced faculty. Classes include general musicianship as well as instruction in string instruments, music theory, voice, piano, & guitar.

Access

CMC has a non-profit partner that raises money year-round to keep tuition fees affordable, providing over $65,000 in need-based scholarships per year to children.

In the past, most schools had music teachers. Students had the opportunity to participate in bands, orchestras, or choirs as a part of their regular school day. But now many schools no longer provide music instruction.

This means that hundreds of students who want music lessons may have no access. CMC’s programs provide an alternative source of music education.

Growing Need

Scholarships at CMC have tripled in the last five years. Help us keep our promise to never turn any child away for lack of ability to pay.

Building Community

The Center builds community by offering a gathering place for music education & enjoyment. CMC hosts local and visiting music artists as well as Portland-area teachers & students who gather to rehearse, record, and perform. Thousands of area residents enjoy over 150 concerts a year in our recital hall at low or no admission cost.
* benefits of arts education is based on national research

Some of our auction donors in previous years include:

A Fine Balance Massage & Bodywork
Able Body Massage Therapy
Adobe Rose Café
Alan Mevis Photographs
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
All Classical 89.9 KQAC
Alma Chocolate
Animal Crossing NW Pets
Annie Bloom's Books
Book Crafts
Broadway Rose Theatre Company
Campbell Salgado Studio
Cascade Wellness Clinic
Chamber Music Northwest
Charles Moss, Artist
Children's Museum
Christine Yun, Architect
Classical Millennium
Common Grounds
CUBE Art Gallery
David Kerr Violin Shop
Eastmoreland Golf Course
Elliott and Burton Guitars
Fields & Fields Blown Glass
Friends of Chamber Music
Froelick Gallery
Gaby's Housecleaning
Gary Noland
Higgins Restaurant & Bar
Ice Chalet at Lloyd Center
Icicle Creek Music Center
Il Piatto Italian Restaurant
Jan Deweese, Instructor
Janet Dubay, LMT
Jerome Magill, Artist
Jewish Community Orchestra
Jonnel Covault
Kaori Noland
Kerr Violin Shop
Linda Scott Pianos
Lloyd Center Ice Rink
Lompoc Brewing Co
McMenamins
Metropolitan Youth Symph.
Mt. Hood Railway
Multnomah Arts Center
Nath Michean
New Seasons Market
NW Children's Theater & School
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Oregon Children's Theatre
Oregon Symphony
Paloma Clothing
Papa Haydn’s
Parks Senior Recreation
Pastini Pastaria
Pearl Bakery
Peet's Coffee
Pizzicato Gourmet Pizza
Por Que No? Taqueria
Portland Baroque Orchestra
Portland Center Stage
Portland Chamber Orchestra
Portland Children's Museum
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Portland Duck Tours
Portland Internetworks
Portland Nursery
Portland Parks & Rec
Portland Piano International
Portland Picture Frame
Portland Rose Festival
Portland Symphonic Choir
Portland Youth Philharmonic
Rainbow Valley Design & Construction
Randy Debey Violins
Schuback Violins
Sesame Donuts
Skies America
SKJosefsberg Studio
Southwest Strings
St Paul Christian Preschool
Steve Davis Piano Solutions
The Piano Connection
Third Angle
Timberline Lodge
Timbuktunes World Music
Topanien
Vancouver Symphony
Westside Music School
Woodstock Wine & Deli

...and many more!

02/21/2010

CMC Alum featured in local and national media

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:43:24 GMT

Becky Anderson, former student of CMC instructor Clarisse Atcherson, now a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, has been featured in recent articles of the Sellwood Bee, and Philadelphia magazine. Read more about what it's like to be a music student in a top conservatory by checking out these articles. http://www.readthebee.com/community.html | http://www.phillymag.com/./articles/beautiful_music/ (video of Becky playing Chausson Poem in Curtis Hall at: http://www.phillymag.com/articles/becky_anderson_plays_poeme/ )

02/05/2010

Family Friday attendees get boost from Southeast Uplift

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:54:07 GMT

Come one, come all!

Times have been hard for families lately, and many are desperate for low-cost, family-oriented, quality edul-tainment like the Oregon Symphony Brass Quintet featured on the January program. Southeast Uplift and Family Fridays to the rescue! Donations of $5 each or $15 for families (the original ticket price) are still being taken, but no one is turned away for lack of pay.

The series is made possible by the hard-working volunteers and performers, who donate their services so that children can have great music-listening experiences, regardless of family income level. The law firm of Larkins|Vacura is the series sponsor.

See our events for more information!

02/01/2010

CMC Students Win Big!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:26:22 GMT

Students Sweep Scholarships

The Oregon Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) holds local, annual scholarship award competitions for school-age students, and this January 3 of the four winners were CMC students. Ardon Lee won first place, earning $500 towards lessons. Aaron Boscanin (not currently at CMC) took the second spot, and Ermina Lee and Isabel Dammann tied for third, receiving $100 each.

The dedicated instructor/members of ASTA raise money each year for scholarship support to students and educational events such as master classes. For more info, visit their web site.

01/30/2010

CMC Students Score Concerto Debuts

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:54:13 GMT

Bravo!

Isabel Dammann, CMC violin student of Clarisse Atcherson, won the Metropolitan Youth Symphony concerto competition recently, to perform the Dvorak "Romance" with the orchestra on June 6 at the Arlene Schnitzer concert hall.

Samuel Zacharia, CMC viola student of Cynthia Scott, will perform the 3rd movement of the J. C. Bach concerto on March 12 with MYS as a result of winning the same competition.

Get your tickets now!

01/30/2010

CMC receives $5,000 grant from Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:12:35 GMT

Thanks to the generous volunteer assistance of CMC parent Michael Chandler and his colleages, CMC was able to obtain vital support for its need-based scholarship program in the 2009-10 year, helping the Center continue to accept all students for lessons regardless of ability to pay.

10/14/2009

CMC Inc. Receives $15K Templeton Grant

Sun, 31 May 2009 07:38:53 GMT

In May the Herbert A. Templeton Foundation awarded fifteen thousand dollars to CMC to help provide need-based scholarships to young music students in need. The grant supplies CMC with $7,500 for the current year, and $7,500 for the 2009-10 fiscal year. More than 10% of CMC students come from families with limited means, some because of a temporary loss of job, illness, or other hardship, others with one or no wage earners to pay for lessons. CMC could not meet the growing need for assistance with the cost of music lessons without generous suport from individuals, foundations, and businesses, plus subsidies from the City. This foundation has awarded grants to CMC Inc. in the past: $15,000 for 2007-08 $10,000 for 2006-07, and $7,500 for 2005-06.

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05/29/2009

Low-priced concert tickets for low-income families

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:34:08 GMT

Music for All makes classical music, ballet accessible to low-income Oregonians

Beginning today, Jan. 5, low-income Oregonians can buy tickets to symphony, opera, ballet, chamber and vocal music for $5 each. A dozen groups in Portland have joined Music for All, a six-month pilot project to make concerts more accessible.

Read the full article by David Stabler:

http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2011/01/music_for_all_brings_classical.html

01/05/0011