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July 28, 2026 “Music has been a critical part of my development – both personally and professionally.” Catherine graduated from CMST in 2017 after spending six to seven formative years in the program, beginning in middle school. Today, her path has taken her from violin student to the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and now into her third year of a five-year residency in Pediatric Neurology at SickKids Hospital. But music has never left her side. While pursuing her undergraduate...

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 interviews with students...

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 physicist,...