Continuing Music Lessons as an Adult:  An Interview

Continuing Music Lessons as an Adult: An Interview

During her senior year of high school, Mary Pulanco enrolled in clarinet lessons at CMS to prepare for college.  Now an elementary music teacher herself, she recently returned to CMS to continue her clarinet studies with John Schwartz.  According to John, “(Mary) is a...
CARES Act  Deduction Benefit Extended for 2021

CARES Act Deduction Benefit Extended for 2021

The CARES Act continues to encourage charitable giving in 2021 with the ability to deduct up to $300 ($600 for a married couple), even if you do not itemize deductions on your tax return and take the standard deduction.  All gifts are fully tax-deductible. ...
City Arts Camp for Middle Schoolers Returns to CMS in 2021

City Arts Camp for Middle Schoolers Returns to CMS in 2021

CMS, with our arts partners at the Allentown Art Museum, Allentown Symphony Association, Baum School of Art, Civic Theatre, and Repertory Dance Theatre, is hosting four week-long, socially distanced sessions of the City Arts Camp through July.  This camp is free to 6,...
Students Perform Original Compositions

Students Perform Original Compositions

A solid foundation in music theory is one of the key components of a quality music education that our teachers provide here at CMS.  This deeper understanding helps our students not only master their instruments but also take their musical journey to the next level,...
The Presser Foundation Funds Recording Studio at CMS

The Presser Foundation Funds Recording Studio at CMS

Allentown, PA (July 13, 2021) – Community Music School Lehigh Valley & Berks (CMS) is one of thirty-five Greater Philadelphia Area music organizations to receive nearly $2 million in recent capital support grants from The Presser Foundation. CMS and other music...
CMS Welcomes Three New Board Members

CMS Welcomes Three New Board Members

Allentown, PA (June 28, 2021) – Community Music School (CMS) Lehigh Valley & Berks is pleased to announce the election of three new community leaders to its Board of Directors:  Safa Ashrafi, associate attorney with Gross McGinley, LLP; Gregory Kuhn, CEO of Omega...