The Community Music School of the Piedmont

On Sunday, March 8th, the Community Music School of the Piedmont hosted its most anticipated event of the year. The 18th Annual Candlelight Concert, held at the elegant home of Tom and Nancy Dungan, offered an evening of "Cellobrations!"—a deep dive into the expressive power of the cello. The evening’s repertoire spanned the history of the instrument, from the foundational Suite No. 1 by Bach  to the lyricism of Saint-Saëns’   The Swan . Cellist Amit Peled  and pianist Martin

The Community Music School of the Piedmont is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Katherine Jameson Piano Scholarship, named in honor of CMSP’s first piano teacher, Katherine Jameson. Since 2017, this scholarship has supported one deserving piano student each year. In 2026, CMSP is proud to expand the program by awarding merit scholarships to four outstanding students! Congratulations to Charlie Hersh, Stephen Briscombe, Emma Fisher , and Michael Fisher ! In the

This October, audiences were treated to two beautiful performances of The Changing Seasons , a recital featuring pianists Jisoo Kim  and Andrew Wood . Presented over two evenings, the program showcased a thoughtful journey through the expressive landscapes of Debussy, Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff —each composer offering a unique reflection on mood, movement, and time. Jisoo and Andrew brought depth, clarity, and artistry to every piece. Their interpretations highlighte

This season, two of our talented CMSP faculty members are taking their musical gifts on the road and to the stage! Taylor Losey – Performing at the Palace Theatre Trumpet faculty member Taylor Losey  will be performing this Fall–Winter in the trumpet chair at the Palace Theatre  in Manchester, New Hampshire. The season opens with The Bodyguard   and continues with the holiday favorite A Christmas Carol. Taylor is excited to join the Palace Theatre orchestra for these producti

CMSP is pleased to announce that the enrollment period for The Katherine Jameson Piano Scholarship is now open, and invites students with...

This July, singers gathered for our Summer Voice Workshop , led by renowned mezzo soprano Patricia Wulf . The week was filled with...

🎶 Highlights from CMSP’s Chamber Music & Orchestra Camp! This summer, students from across our community gathered for an unforgettable...

Celebrating Our Spring Recital: A Showcase of Talent! The Community Music School of the Piedmont was thrilled to present our annual...

Diego Quintanar-Peña (Diego)  will graduate this spring from Highland School in Warrenton, Virginia, where he is a Hamilton-Rust Scholar...

The Community Music School of the Piedmont presented their annual Holiday Recital on Sunday, December 15th at Trinity Episcopal Church!...