“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities….the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.”
–Paul G. Allen, Co-Founder, Microsoft
Better Discipline
71% of Americans believe that teenagers who play an instrument are less likely to have disciplinary problems. ~ Gallup Poll
Graduation Rates
Schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2% graduation rate compared to schools without music education. 100% of CMS students enrolled though the end of their senior year graduate from high school.
Musical Intelligence
High school music students have been shown to hold higher grade point averages than non-musicians in the same school. ~ National Educational Longitudinal Study
Increased Logic
Research concluded that music training is far greater than computer instruction in improving children’s abstract reasoning skills. ~ Neurological Research, Vol. 19
Marilyn Budrow left a lasting and strong legacy for classical music education both at Ravenscroft and in the community through her role on the board of the Community Music School.
The Community Music School of Raleigh@ The Longleaf School of the Arts!
I had more than a year without a teacher to help me, but then I found CMS. It helped me a lot.
Gabriel, Violin
I want to be a songwriter and be famous. Without CMS, I would not want to be a songwriter. I would not want to pursue a career in music. CMS is honestly like a second family for us.
Lanif, singer/songwriter
**CMS is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission; and supported by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, as well as the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural Resources.**
ONGOING PROJECTS
Children are engaged in different ways. We are excited to offer many different musical programs for the creative mind. Here are just a few!
Music Technology
The Music Technology program provides students with hands-on experience using music recording and production equipment. They take away real job skills that will give them a head start toward careers in the music industry
$1 Music Lessons
We provide a wide range of musical education. From fundamentals of music to instrument lessons for young children. We currently offer $1 lessons for qualifying children.
Musical Theatre
Kids will experience musical theater from all facets of production and performance, and will perform a staged musical for friends, family and community members at the end of the school year.