COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
We enrich the lives of students, teachers, professional musicians, and the community through music education, performance, and appreciation. We do this by hosting music workshops, concerts, summer camps, and ongoing ensembles for musicians age seven and up; maintaining a free database of local music teachers; placing donated musical instruments with people or organizations who need them; offering music instrument “petting zoos” at community events; and publishing a free monthly e-newsletter that lists upcoming concerts and music-related events around the Monterey Bay area.
Kids playing the bamboo flutes they built during camp
Teen Band
Starts September 3rd
Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome to participate in our teen band, which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month on the westside of Santa Cruz.
Close up of someone playing a mountain dulcimer
Celtic at the Brewery
Sunday, September 21st
Our annual fall fundraiser moves to Steel Bonnet brewery in Scotts Valley! Join us for a relaxed afternoon in their shaded beer garden, listing to great trad music – and stay for the session!
Jam session at Redwood Music Camp
Redwood Music Camp
Join us for a three-day music camp experience for adult musicians. Over 30 workshops and sessions, plus great instructors, all in a beautiful redwood forest setting. It all takes place October 17-19th in Aptos, California.
