CMC eNews for Fall
September 29, 2025
CMC eNews for Fall

News, classes, and more!

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Fall term begins on Monday, September 29. Offerings include: 

Classes are filling up, so register today!




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VIP Visitors


This past summer we were honored to have some big names stop by the Center for a tour: 

  • CMC Alum and Grammy Award-Winning artist esperanza spalding
  • City Council District 3 Members Steve Novick and Angelita Morillo

See more in our blog post.


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First Thursday Music


The Community Music Workshop is an all-volunteer organization that offers free, drop-in informal concerts in the CMC Auditorium on the first Thursday of every month (September through June) at 10:30 am. See our events listing for more information. 


Viola Showcase Concert


The Oregon Viola Society is having a big recital at CMC on Sunday, October 5 at 3 pm, with free admission for all, no tickets necessary. See our events listing for more information. 


Drop-In and Play

CMC is partnering with the Multnomah County Library to provide free individual instrument lessons at local branches, no registration required. Come by, sign up, and try it!



Funding Update

The Portland City Council has referred a Local Option Levy to Portland voters for the November ballot.

Read about the current and proposed Parks levies:



Looking Ahead

  • September 28: Fall Begins
  • December 11: Winter classes available for registration*
  • January 5: Winter Term Begins

*PP&R is saving trees by moving all activity guides to online only. See www.portland.gov/parks/register for more information.


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