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May 14, 2026 Community Music Schools of Toronto (CMST) was thrilled to appear on Breakfast Television, sharing a glimpse into the music, energy, and impact happening every day across our programs. On April 30, Breakfast Television reporter Carlos Bustamante visited CMST to highlight the heart of CMST’s work: providing free, high-quality music education opportunities for children and youth in Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods. The segment featured live performances and intervi

May 12, 2026 Many Beats / One Community brings together young musicians and established artists to inspire community in two unique events. When young people take the stage, music is transformed into something bigger. It becomes community. Community Music Schools of Toronto (CMST) is delighted to present Many Beats / One Community – two unique celebrations of community, mentorship and the joy of making music. Taking place on June 3 in Regent Park and June 4 in Jane Finch, Many

1933 – 2026 A visionary philanthropist whose kindness, curiosity, and generosity brought music and opportunity to thousands of young people at CMST. April 17, 2026 Community Music Schools of Toronto (CMST) mourns the passing of Dr. Allan Carswell, a remarkable Canadian whose legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to community will be felt for generations to come at CMST and in causes across Canada and worldwide. Dr. Carswell was widely recognized as a pioneering phy

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.

Three years ago, Carlo De Lorenzi, 68, set out to run every street in Toronto. An avid runner who had participated in 10 marathons and several half-marathons over the past 30 years, jogging through every street in his hometown Toronto seemed like an exciting challenge. Alongside his running goals, Carlo chose to include fundraising in his journey. In his 'Takin’ it to the Streets’ fundraising campaign, Carlo aimed to raise $10,390 – one dollar for every street – in support of

CMST’s capstone performance of the school year was a special presentation at the Luminato Festival called You’re All in the Band on June...

We have long recognized that the name Regent Park School of Music does not express our involvement and dedication to the Jane Finch...

This year, Community Music Schools of Toronto was lucky to have a team from the Cinema & Media Arts department at York University work...

Click here to watch an in-depth interview with graduate Charlotte Siegel who makes her debut with the Canadian Opera Company next month. ...