Over the past decade, we have grown from a small group of passionate educators and students into a thriving community dedicated to the transformative power of music. This milestone is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and commitment of everyone who is part of our community. 

Our story began with a simple yet powerful idea: to create a place where music thrives and everyone feels welcome. We wanted to bridge the gap between music lovers and passionate educators, building a community where everyone can learn, perform, and grow.

As we take this moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead with excitement, we invite you to join us in celebrating a decade of music and joy! Explore the stories, achievements, and future plans that make our center a place where music flourishes and everyone has the opportunity to experience its magic.

Join us for a series of special events and performances, too! Whether you’re a current student, an alumni, teacher, or community member, there’s something for everyone. Stay tuned for more details, and let’s make music together!

2015-2016: Growth and Expansion

By 2015, community interest had grown, leading to the expansion of the center’s offerings, including more instruments, ensemble programs, community concerts, and workshops. Additionally, funding for the scholarship program was secured through the generous support of grants and donations. 

Partnerships with local schools and community organizations were established, helping to widen the center's outreach and ensure that programs were available to students regardless of their financial situation. This included bringing programs to local daycare centers, public schools, and eldercare centers.

2017-2019: Community Engagement and Recognition

The center launched new community engagement initiatives, including more public performances, outreach concerts, a new tradition of a scholarship benefit concert featuring student performers, and a faculty benefit concert.

The center continued to receive local recognition and grant funding, solidifying its reputation as a key cultural institution in the community.

2020-2022: Adapting to Challenges

These years presented challenges, including shifts in funding and the need to adapt to new educational demands brought on by the global pandemic. In these years, MCMC connected with other local nonprofits and leaders, seeking to build solutions to address the growing social needs for cohesion and connection.

The center responded by implementing innovative solutions like virtual lessons and hybrid teaching models, ensuring that music education remained accessible during uncertain times. When we resumed in-person instruction, this led to a tuition-free, 10-week long summer camp program funded by a multi-year federal grant, allowing us to reach new families and to invite in new teachers to lead our programs.

2023-2024: Celebrating a Decade of Impact

In 2023, MCMC began preparations for its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth, community impact, and unwavering commitment to its mission.

The 2024 celebrations include special events, performances, and the launch of new initiatives aimed at expanding the center's reach and impact in the next decade and beyond.

As we look to the future, we know there’s more work to be done. The world is changing, and so are the needs of our community. That’s why our 10th anniversary is a call to action–a time to dream big and chart a course for the next chapter of our journey.

We want a future where music education is available to all, where every child has the chance to discover their musical passion, and every family can come together to make music a part of their lives. That means forging new partnerships with schools, expanding our afterschool programs, and helping more of our community access music.

This moment wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our community–students, parents and caregivers, teachers, partners, donors, and friends. Thank you for believing in our mission and being part of our journey. Here’s to the next ten years and beyond!