Community Music School Raleigh

🥁 From Kitchen Pots to Champion 🥁

Help More Students Like Isaiah Find Their Rhythm

🚨 DONATE TODAY: https://cmsonline.org/donate

As we approach the close of our fiscal year on June 30, we're asking our community to help us finish strong so more students like Isaiah can thrive through music.

Isaiah began his musical journey banging on kitchen pots at just 2 years old, and by age 5, he was already playing in church. Today, he is an award-winning percussionist, recently earning 1st Place at the RDU Drum-Off 2 in Raleigh!

Through Community Music School, Isaiah has had access to:

🎵 A loaner drum set
🎵 Personalized one-on-one instruction
🎵 Ensemble experiences, including our Blues Band
🎵 Opportunities to develop his talent and confidence

His percussion instructor, Jake Buchanan, shared:

"My student Isaiah just won this drum off! … he has continued to flourish and grow tremendously!!"

Isaiah's story is what is possible because of supporters like you.

Your generosity provides instruments, instruction, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities for children who otherwise would not have access to quality music education.

🎶 Help us close out the year strong.
🎶 Help us reach more students still waiting for their chance.

There’s still time to make an impact before June 30.

👉 DONATE TODAY: https://cmsonline.org/donate

To learn about giving through a stock transfer, donor-advised fund, charitable IRA rollover, or planned gift, visit:
https://cmsonline.org

🎥 Watch Isaiah (white drum set) and fellow CMS percussion student Aaron (red drum set) perform an exciting percussion duet ("shed") here:
https://docs.google.com/videos/d/16wA1tdYBq7W2WvkVNMdv4jrcduKVFqdQM3Xmn3fsOzo/edit?scene=id.p =id.p

Thank you for helping create brighter futures through music for children across Wake County.

AARON ISAIAH ACORN LSA edited with cam audio

Enrollment for the 2026-27 year is now OPEN for new and returning students. We expect CMS to fill to capacity. Don't miss this opportunity to get your child involved: rising 3rd graders though 12th grade!

Community Music School Creating Bright Futures Through Music

Today is the day! We are looking forward to celebrating our 6th Annual Brighter Futures Through Music Honoring the Legacy of Tom McGuire! We are excited to see our children perform along with two- time GRAMMY Award winner, Taylor Eigsti, pianist and composer.

If you have already RSVPd, thank you. If you are unable to join us, we hope you will consider supporting CMS by making a gift or bidding on a piece of art or two via our online art auction. Note, guests will also be able to bid on art in-person.

To bid online-

https://app.donorview.com/Auction/AuctionInfo?prm=NN4q9h9ZkheAxxws78nYBCl9wEo_2WxS-fY7h2KwoBIp83OlvzNfOQZPsgAmN9PsMa8Df_45xEi1uz0Ce_lHKAJOTaVsvPLRh5o3fyUAABu7GQMLc_yY0UVTv2ejfEqf_w_t_EpXlxaztc9497QRO4bH_WaS6jXUgs6gCAFyk0f2zlJl7UiG35oNUXIt4YSNEJg0bL6krnty_KKNG94Nb0EQvdFQyEL4InsHmnwu0BC4Eff8u91nIGpK7AL9KSXO0

Thank you for your continued support of Community Music School!