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- EIN 04-2437973
- (617) 482-7494
- 34 Warren Ave Boston MA 02116-6104 USA
- www.cmcb.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Music, Performing Arts Schools
Mission: Community music center of boston ("cmcb") transforms lives throughout greater boston by providing equitable access to excellent music education and arts experiences.
Programs: Community music center of boston ("cmcb") is a nationally recognized and accredited institution. Core programs include: music instruction in nearly 25 instruments and diverse genres, as well as groups ranging from early childhood classes to advanced performing ensembles; in human service settings for children, adults and elders with various challenges. Cmcb serves 6,000 individuals weekly at its home in boston's south end & at 3 dozen sites throughout the metropolitan area. Financial aid to in-house students exceeds nine percent of our overall budget.
cmcb's school outreach program is now in its 39th year of reaching out to city classrooms, helping to make music an influential part of every child's education. Cmcb's partnership with boston public schools allows them to provide hands-on music and performing arts instruction to more than 5,000 students each week, ranging from pre-k to high school. Cmcb strives to provide high-quality music instruction and arts participation opportunities citywide, and provide schools with the capacity-building activities they need to ensure that programs can be successfully administered and sustained.
music therapy is the use of music as a tool to help social, cognitive, physical and emotional health, eventually improving the quality of life. Cmcb's music therapy program is run by experienced professionals who focus on creating a platform for students to achieve personal growth.