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The Community Music Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that since 1960 has supported Portland Parks & Recreation's music programming.


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5 adult violinists and 1 guitarist performing onstage with audience in the foreground.
September 29, 2025
News, classes, and more!
Picture of esperanaza spalding
September 24, 2025
Some Big Names stopped by the Center this summer
A group of music students standing together in a group facing the camera with violins and cellos.
July 28, 2025
CMC celebrates its students with awards and honors
Two children playing on a giant piano keyboard in the grass at sunset in a park.
July 28, 2025
Classes, events, and other news for June through August
Photo of CMC tower.
May 20, 2025
Public support saved CMC from being closed by Portland City Council. (Updated information)
Photos of seven CMC instructors
April 10, 2025
Read about our illustrious performing artists instructors who have been with CMC for 25 years or more.
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background image: Mural by Isaka Shamsud-Din © 2003 (commissioned by CMC Inc.)