CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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. 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.