Community Music School of Springfield, founded in 1983, is a non-profit community arts school in Western Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide an equitable and inclusive center of excellence in music education, arts learning, and cultural engagement that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in our community. We serve more than 2,200 students weekly at our 127 State Street location and in our community partnership programs.
Choice of study includes private lessons, group classes and ensembles, adult music study, or for our youngest students, early childhood music classes and our acclaimed Prelude Preschool of the Arts. Our community partnership programs, Sonido Musica and the Adaptive Music Program, provide weekly instruction for hundreds of children throughout Springfield and beyond.
CMSS’ outstanding faculty of over 60 music educators inspire success at every level of achievement, from beginner to pre-professional study. We offer instruction in a wide range of musical genres across a broad spectrum of instruments and voice.
Our registration team guides the selection of faculty who best suit your own or your child’s learning style and makes adjustments as proficiency or schedules demand. Whether you are beginning your musical journey or advancing your skills, we welcome you!
Community Music School of Springfield Concert Hall Robyn Newhouse
Our concert hall is highlighted by a spectacular 1933 mural of the American urban landscape by Carroll Bill. This beautiful concert hall is available for outside organizations seeking a venue for meetings and special events.
Robyn Newhouse Hall is a versatile event space designed to accommodate a range of functions. It features 160 permanent seats 220 overflow. The stage spans 450 square feet, providing ample space for performances or presentations. Adjacent to the hall is a spacious 1,200 square foot gallery, ideal for conferences, seminars, exhibits or event gatherings.
Our Hall is equipped with modern amenities such as podium with microphone, power point connectivity and Wi-Fi, state of the art 16 channel house sound system, lighting system featuring 24 faders and 2 scene set up.
For more information or to book your upcoming meeting, concert or event, please contact Eileen McCaffery at emccaffery@communitymusicschool.com or 413-732-8428.
