CMS is proud to fund over $70,000 annually in financial aid, merit scholarships, and outreach. Learn more at http://cmslv.org/.
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A non-profit providing the inspiration and opportunity for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music Access π Inspiration π Excellence π Opportunity
Community Music School (CMS) β Lehigh Valley & Berks is a non-profit charitable organization that provides the inspi
ration and opportunity for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music. CMS employs 25 professional teachers who provide private lessons and group classes to over 300 students of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, in piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, voice, and recording technology; both in-person and online. CMS offers introductory group classes, such as Kindermusik, Kids Choir, and Modern Band that provide music fundamentals, while Big Band and House Band ensembles offer collaborative free performance opportunities for intermediate and advanced students. Thanks to support from our philanthropic community, for over 40 years, CMS has provided over 25,000 student services in the Lehigh Valley with the life-long benefits of a quality music education and free performance opportunities. Over 50% of students under age 18 receive financial assistance funded by generous donors. Located in the former Lehigh Valley Social Club at historic 1544 Hamilton Street in Allentown, CMS offers 12 lesson rooms of varying sizes, a unique parent lounge, early childhood room, music library, administrative offices, state-of-the-art recording studio, and a 150-seat recital hall. CMS does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, creed, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, disability, or level of family income in its education programs and admission, employment, and financial aid policies.
04/10/2026
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Join us on Sunday at 1:30 PM for a musical afternoon at our 2026 Spring Recital! Bring family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy performances from students of all ages and levels across three acts.
CMS recitals are free for students to perform and for the public to attend; however, CMS is a organization and there is substantial cost associated with producing these events. If you are able, please consider making a charitable donation to help support our mission.
04/08/2026
Don't miss out! The last session for the season of Kindermusik at CMS begins on Wed, April 22! Join the fun with Ms. Lena from Sing N Move as she leads children and their caregivers in this lively play-based music and movement program for ages 0-4. Sign up today at https://cmslv.org/group-music-classes/kindermusik/
03/13/2026
βοΈ Join the fun at Community Music School!
πΆ Our full lineup of one-day, one-week, and multi-week camps in piano, violin, ukulele, music/film production, & rock band performance is now available! Camps for kids and teens begin the week of June 15.
Come join CMS at Young at Art tomorrow, March 14 at Penn State Lehigh Valley! π¨πΆππΉ
Young at Art is a family-friendly day of free art activities, demonstrations, and performances showcasing 15+ Lehigh Valley nonprofits and small businesses. Kids and teens can experiment with new art forms; parents and caregivers can explore classes, lessons, and summer camps.
Young at Art is free to attend and suitable for kids of all ages. Learn more and pre-register for a chance to win great prizes!
Learn more here: https://www.lvaca.org/yaa2026/
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Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance
02/12/2026
π We are pleased to announce that Amal Shokr has joined our distinguished piano faculty as a teacher and accompanist. Amal is an accomplished classical pianist and accompanist, and a unique composer who holds a B.M. in Music Composition from Moravian University, with a minor in German. She began playing the piano at the age of nine and has been teaching private piano lessons since 2019. Two of her original compositions were featured in the Allentown Symphony Orchestraβs New Composersβ Concerts. She is also a mallet percussionist with a unique propensity for improvisation and experimentation. Welcome, Amal! πΉ ππ¬πΆπ
πΉ Amal is now available for in-person piano lessons in Allentown and piano accompaniment for recitals. Learn more about Amal Shokr at https://cmslv.org/about/music-teachers/ -shokr
02/10/2026
Join Chamber Music Lehigh Valley & Community Music School for an hour of virtuosic performances, storytelling, and interactive dialogue led by five emerging artists from The Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music. Saturday, February 28, from 3:00-4:00 PM in the Dorothy H. Baker Recital Hall at Community Music School, Allentown. Free Admission! Free Off-Street Parking!
Chamber Music Lehigh Valley The Juilliard School Curtis Institute of Music
02/04/2026
CMS piano teacher Kelly Hooper and her student Liam Pammer shared some Valentine's love at Kirkland Village during our monthly performance residency this afternoon. Ending with an "Edelweiss" sing-a-long has become a tradition over the last year of these much-loved performances. Presbyterian Senior Living - thank you for having us share the joy of music with your residents at Kirkland!
01/29/2026
Does your little one love to make music? A new session of Kindermusik at CMS begins on Wed, Feb 11! Join the fun with Ms. Lena from Sing N Move as she leads children and their caregivers in this lively play-based music and movement program for ages 0-4. Sign up today at https://cmslv.org/group-music-classes/kindermusik/
01/27/2026
πΆ π CMS is OPEN for in-person afternoon and evening lessons today - Tue, Jan 27, 2026 π πΆ