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Music and community together are at the heart of CMST’s work. Alongside our outstanding curriculum and performance opportunities, CMST collaborates with community partners to grow connections across the neighbourhoods we serve. This fall, we were delighted to partner with two fantastic organizations - the Children’s Book Bank and Dancing With Parkinson’s – to deliver unique opportunities to learn and grown through music across generations! Stories & Sound: CMST and the Childr

This year, CMST was excited to expand our strings programming at our Jane Finch site with the launch of cello lessons in September 2025. What started as a goal to broaden access to more instruments has quickly become a vibrant and much-loved part of our community. We’re currently offering one group cello class and three private lessons, and we’re thrilled to share that every spot is full, with fantastic attendance so far. The cello has added a rich, resonant new sound to our

A record-breaking $254,000 was raised for CMST students and programs! Almost a decade ago, a group of friends with a shared love of music – better known as the band Figleaf – had a simple idea: put on a one-night benefit concert and open the doors to music education for more kids.  Nearly ten years later, Tony Valle, Dennis Dussin, Rob Elder, and the entire Figleaf crew have grown that idea into a tradition. Year after year, they draw hundreds of supporters to a legendary ven

We are pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report , where you’ll find stories of the studies, faculty, donors and volunteers who make up the extraordinary CMST community and key highlights of the school’s activities and impacts. Thank you for your support.