Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Education Partner in Trappe, PA
Since 1991, Community Music School has been the region's leading resource for quality music education. Our mission is to enrich lives and communities by offering excellent, affordable music instruction to all people while providing performance opportunities that contribute to the cultural life of the communities we serve. With a professional teaching faculty, a 200-seat performance hall, and 18 teaching studios, we serve over 500 students weekly through music lessons, classes, and ensembles for all instruments and ages. Our programs include individual music lessons, ensembles, music therapy, the Suzuki Academy, early childhood programs, summer sessions, adult education, community concerts, and an art gallery. We are committed to diversity, excellence, and community engagement, ensuring music education is accessible to individuals of all ages, abilities, and economic circumstances.Our faculty members are graduates of prestigious institutions like Berklee College of Music, Temple University, and Peabody Conservatory, bringing decades of professional experience in performance, composition, and pedagogy. We maintain rigorous safety standards with criminal background checks for all instructors and prioritize personalized instruction tailored to each student's needs. As a non-profit organization, we offer scholarships, partner with local schools, and collaborate with community organizations to expand access to music education. Our facility hosts over 50 annual performances, including student recitals, faculty concerts, and community events, fostering a vibrant cultural environment. Through our outreach initiatives, we provide music therapy services, adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities, and partnerships with local healthcare institutions.
Services
Individual Music Lessons
Ensembles
Music Therapy
Suzuki Academy
Early Childhood Programs
Summer Music Sessions
Adult Education
Community Concerts
Art Gallery Exhibits
Faculty Recitals
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in music education with faculty from top conservatories
- Our 200-seat performance hall hosts 50+ annual community events
- We provide personalized instruction for all skill levels and economic backgrounds
- Our faculty undergo rigorous background checks and professional training
- We maintain 18 teaching studios with state-of-the-art musical equipment
Services
Individual Music Lessons
Personalized one-on-one music lessons for all skill levels and instruments. Our certified instructors develop customized curricula focusing on technique, theory, and performance. Students receive regular progress assessments and recital opportunities in our 200-seat concert hall.
Music Therapy Programs
Board-certified therapists provide evidence-based music interventions for individuals with developmental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Programs include adaptive instrument instruction, rhythmic auditory stimulation, and group music-making sessions tailored to client needs.
Suzuki Academy
Specialized music education for young children using the Suzuki method's 'mother tongue' approach. Focus areas include violin, cello, and piano instruction with parent involvement, group classes, and performance opportunities for ages 3-12.
Community Concerts
Year-round concert programming featuring faculty recitals, student performances, and guest artists. Events include the Bach's Lunch Series, seasonal chamber music concerts, and collaborative performances with local arts organizations in our fully equipped performance hall.
Summer Music Sessions
Intensive summer programs combining instrumental instruction, ensemble rehearsals, and music theory workshops. Offerings include jazz camps, chamber music intensives, and vocal training sessions for students aged 6-18 with final showcase performances.
People
Matthew Wright-Conti
Executive Director
Matthew Wright-Conti leads Community Music School with 20+ years of arts administration experience. He oversees strategic planning, faculty development, and community partnerships while maintaining a private trumpet studio.
Jennifer Abate Little
Artistic Director
Jennifer Abate Little curates our performance programs with expertise in orchestral conducting and chamber music. She directs faculty recitals, ensemble collaborations, and community outreach initiatives from her base in Philadelphia.
Dan Horning
Trumpet Instructor
Dan Horning teaches trumpet and jazz studies at CMS. A University of the Arts graduate, he performs with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and directs the Spring Valley Community Band while maintaining a private studio.
Ryan Leaver
Guitar & Piano Instructor
Ryan Leaver offers multi-instrument instruction with a Master's in Modern American Music from Longy School. His teaching integrates Alexander Technique and Lydian Chromatic Concept principles for holistic musical development.
Milena Urban
Piano Department Chair
Milena Urban, a Chopin Academy graduate, leads our piano faculty. She directs the Aurora Piano Quartet, serves as Sacred Heart Church's music director, and maintains a studio of 30+ students with Master Level certification.
Questions
What music programs do you offer for young children?
Our Suzuki Academy provides violin, cello, and piano instruction for ages 3-12 using the 'mother tongue' approach with parent involvement and group classes.
Do you provide music therapy services?
Yes, our board-certified therapists offer music interventions for individuals with developmental, emotional, and physical disabilities through adaptive instrument instruction and rhythmic auditory stimulation.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
We host 50+ annual performances including student recitals, faculty concerts, and community events in our 200-seat concert hall with seasonal showcase opportunities.
What summer programs are available?
Our summer sessions include jazz camps, chamber music intensives, and vocal training for ages 6-18 with final showcase performances and ensemble rehearsals.
How are instructors qualified?
All faculty undergo criminal background checks and hold degrees from institutions like Berklee, Temple, and Peabody Conservatory with 10-30 years of professional teaching experience.
Do you offer financial assistance?
We provide scholarships and partner with local organizations to ensure accessibility, though specific financing options aren't currently available for tuition payments.
Reviews (4)
Hellokitty K.
Jul 20, 2019
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The faculty is absolutely terrible and rude! I assigned my daughter to Eric Coyne and he was very disrespectful. He told me daughter she was not very good at all and had made her cry. After class, Coynee told me the lesson went well but had obviously not had been. After hearing details from both my daughter and the teacher, we could tell he had lied and was trying to cover up the rude comments that was said to my daughter. he had lied! I do not recommend him at all. However, Odessa was a very kind women. my daughter said she had learned a lot from her and is excited to be back.
Michelle Shea
Nov 13, 2017
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My son absolutely loves the musikgarten classes here! The only downside is that they will autobill you for the next session without giving you any warning. There are 4 different sessions throughout the year, so you might want to tell them upfront that you don't want to be prebilled or else you'll get it in an email.
Bettyann Raupp
Jun 28, 2017
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Wonderful music school! Offer lessons in everything. The teachers are very talented, and everyone works with you to find the best fit regarding schedule, classes, lessons, teachers, etc.
Teresa Callahan
Apr 18, 2017
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Band Camp was a great experience for my son for the second year in a row. The teachers were highly motivated and talented. The students were excited to perform at their concert at the end of camp. The concert was terrific.
