ABOUT THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC . . .

- Chambersburg - Waynesboro - Mercersburg - Hagerstown -

Founded in 1990, the Cumberland Valley School of Music (CVSM) is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.  Our offices and primary studios are located in Thomson Hall at Wilson College, where we offer a wide range of lessons, classes, workshops, and summer camps and present recitals and concerts in the beautiful Thomson Alumnae Chapel, which houses two recently renovated Steinway Concert Grand pianos and a Moller Organ.  However we also teach at the Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA, the Montessori Academy, Chambersburg, PA; Fairview Avenue Brethren in Christ Church and St. Andrew School, Waynesboro, PA; and St. Maria Goretti High School, Hagerstown, MD.  Over 600 students are enrolled at CVSM in a given year, served by 55 highly qualified faculty members.  Camps and programs have also been taught in collaboration with the Chambersburg YMCA’s Sam’s Gang, Neighborhood Ministries, and Network Youth Ministries, and others.

CVSM teaches all orchestral and band instruments, voice, piano, guitar, drama and theatrical techniques, Suzuki piano, and numerous classes for all ages.

CVSM sponsors the Cumberbunds (a childrens chorus); the CVSM Community Symphonic Band; the CVSM Community String Orchestra;  the CVSM Concert Jazz Band; numerous student ensembles; extensive performance and recital opportunities (last year, over 500 students performed in recitals, and CVSM faculty and students performed at over 100 different venues in the area); and numerous workshops.  We offer a full range of outreach programs to area senior and community centers and public and private schools (including private lessons to students at Wilson College, Mercersburg Academy, Montessori Academy, St. Andrew School, and lessons, classes, and ensembles at St. Maria Goretti High School), and schedule numerous events throughout the communities we serve, including an annual Showcase Concert, an Awards Concert, a series of “Musicales”  (held in the intimate setting of private homes), a Celebration of African American Gospel Music, An Elegant Winter Dinner Dance, a Celebration of Jazz (featuring internationally acclaimed musicians such as Phil Woods, James Moody, Turtle Island String Quartet, and Kenny Barron), and an annual student Performathon.

Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and merit, and students in need are actively sought each year.

Our doors are open.  Come visit us, and participate in lessons, classes, workshops, ensembles, and concerts.  We believe that music can enrich everyone’s life!

The CVSM Music Store provides the best in instrument rentals and sales, musical accessories (such as valve oil, strings, rosin, reeds, music stands, metronomes, tuners, mutes . . . ), printed music, and repairs.  If we don't stock it, we can most likely order it and have it in a few days.  And best of all, all profits from the store help support your community music school, the non-profit Cumberland Valley School of Music.  Located on the 2^nd floor of Thomson Hall on the Wilson College campus, the store is open Monday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.