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Spring Concert
A CMC & MAC Benefit May 19

Join us for a special event on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 PM, celebrating & supporting the arts programs of the Community Music Center and Multnomah Arts Center. Faculty, student, and guest performers unite on stage to raise funds for both arts education programs. Admission: $15 Individual, $25 Patron (reserved seat), $7 Students age 6 - 24.

The program includes masterworks by J.S. Bach:

• Magnificat in D Major with the Francis Street Singers, Tracey Edson, Conductor
• Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 (selections), Gayle & Philip Neuman, recorders, Andrew Ehrlich, violin (pictured here)

Performers from CMC & MAC: Brian Bennett, Jon Cheskin, Hong Chou, Anthony Dyer, Tracey Edson, Andrew Ehrlich, Sharon Eng, Jenny Estrin, Lynda Hess, Mitch Iimuri, Zita Jefferson, Kari Kjome, Michelle Matthewson, Alexis Mahler, Amy Jo McCarville, William Fletcher Nemeth, Philip & Gayle Neuman, Colin Oldham, GeorgeAnne Ries, Cynthia Scott, Katherine Schultz, Kira Whiting. For biographies of instrumental performers, see our online faculty listing.

There is limited seating, so make reservations today!

Chamber Music Auditions Open
Summer session now taking applications

CMC's famous and long-running two-week intensive runs July 9 - 21. Open to intermediate or advanced level musicians age 8 - 18 who'd like to work with peers at their level and experienced coaches and clinicians to put together a high-quality performance. Auditions are mid-May through early June. See the full program information, then give CMC at call at 503-823-3177 today.

Open for Summer

We are now taking registrations for activities in June, July, August & September.

• Early Childhood Music
• Camps: Preschool, Youth (world drums), Youth (choir)
• Workshop - HS & Adults
• Classes: Piano (youth), Piano, Strings, Voice (adult)
• Individual Lessons (youth)

See our online catalog give us a call at 503-823-3177 if you have any questions. We hope to see you for some cool music activities!

Viola Master Class

Enjoy a rare chance to hear advanced youth violists in a public lesson given by a master of the instrument. The Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra and CMC present MET violist Desiree Elsevier coaching students on Friday, May 4 at 7:15 pm at the Community Music Center. The event is free and open to the public, so don't miss it!

CMC Student Shines in State

Current and long-time CMC cello student of Katherine Schultz, Adam Pua won 1st place in the 2018 Oregon State Chamber Ensemble Championships with his piano quintet, and medaled in the Solo competition. The competition, at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon on April 27 & 28, was sponsored by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and the Oregon Music Educators Association. Bravo, Adam!

Young Artists Debut
Free admission for CMC students

Join MetroArts Inc. for the 24th Young Artists Debut! Van Buren Concerto Concert where eight winners, ages 11-21, will make their debut, accompanied by musicians from the Oregon Symphony and Oregon Ballet Theatre orchestras, on Friday, May 4th, 2018, at 7:30 PM at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. There is special free ticket offer for Community Music Center participants and supporters! For single, and 2 pack General Admission and Student Tickets, on the ticket order form, enter promo code CMCYAD and click “Apply.” This will reduce the cost to zero for up to 10 ticket orders. Tickets are available here: https://tinyurl.com/ya728vpg