Welcome New Teacher, Matthew Blanchard

Welcome New Teacher, Matthew Blanchard

We are pleased to welcome Matthew Blanchard to our CMS brass faculty. Matthew holds a B.A. in Music Education, with a minor in vocal performance from The Pennsylvania State University, where he studied under Eric Henry, David Yinger, and Velvet Brown. While at Penn...
MUSIC NOTES: WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CMS – NOVEMBER 2023

MUSIC NOTES: WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CMS – NOVEMBER 2023

It’s been a busy fall at CMS, with energetic ensembles, exciting new classes, and 63 students performing in our annual Monster Concert and costume contest.  As we come to the end of 2023, please consider a generous #givingtuesday gift to support financial aid...
Intro to Piano Class Presents Mini-Recital – Nov 2023

Intro to Piano Class Presents Mini-Recital – Nov 2023

Our Fall 2023 Intro to Piano Class presented a mini recital in the Hess Lounge on Saturday, November 18, to commemorate the end of the class.  Pictured here are student Michelle M., teacher Kelly Hooper, student Naya A., and student Mikayla A..  Great job,...
CMS Board Holds Donor Reception – Nov 10, 2023

CMS Board Holds Donor Reception – Nov 10, 2023

The CMS Board of Directors welcomed our most generous donors, recital season sponsors, and guests to an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and music on Friday, November 10.  The event coincided with what would have been the 101st birthday of the late Martha Maletz,...
New Quilted Wall Hanging Donated by Kathy Long

New Quilted Wall Hanging Donated by Kathy Long

“Love Grows Where Music is Rooted” are the words that now greet students and their families as they arrive for their music lessons in our Allentown building.  The permanent installation is located at the end of the main hallway on the way to the studio suite.  The...