Join us in celebrating our graduating CMW seniors!
“CMW is like a family and a home to me…eleven years later and I’ve seen how music can change someone.”
Congratulations to Aaron on 11 years of musicianship with CMW! Aaron is a violinist and drummer who enjoys playing music with others and performing for families at CMW Performance Parties. A CMW participant since the age of 7, Aaron plans to keep music in his life as he moves on to attend the University of Rhode Island to study kinesiology / physical therapy.
“I play the violin, it’s really cool. Because it’s not very common, it makes me feel unique.”
Congratulations to Adam on 7 years of musicianship with CMW! Adam is a violinist who brings his dedication, thoughtfulness, and quiet sense of humor to every lesson, to the delight of his CMW teachers. Adam’s next move is a trade program training with Building Futures RI, followed by a college degree, and then onto starting his own construction business.
“I will always keep CMW close to my heart. I appreciate the sense of community that we have.”
Congratulations to Jaden on 10 years of musicianship with CMW! Jaden is a violinist and Phase II member who shines her bright light onto everyone she meets. Jaden loves to “de-stress” by playing her instrument and finds the community of CMW to be very supportive and open to listening. From here, Jaden will attend the University of Rhode Island in the fall, majoring in criminal justice and minoring in music.
“CMW is a place where I know I will always be welcomed, valued, and supported.”
Congratulations to Jannessa on 11 years of musicianship with CMW! Jannessa has been an active CMW participant since the age of 7 (along with 5 of her siblings!) and serves on the CMW board and student committee. She was instrumental in creating the student blog, and credits CMW with playing a large role in constructing her values and worldview. Jannessa will be attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
“I had no idea I was going to meet some of the greatest people who I’m thankful to call my friends.”
Congratulations to Jarilyn on 5 years of musicianship with CMW! Jarilyn is a violinist who serves on the CMW board and student committee and is an engaged participant in CMW’s Phase II teen group. Jarilyn brings her wise and kind presence wherever she goes, and this fall will attend the University of Rhode Island College of Engineering, where she’ll study biomedical engineering.
Need some tips and tricks to keep up your violin, viola, and cello chops? Jarilyn and Jannessa are here for you! Read their comprehensive Practice Tips guide on our CMW Student Blog, which includes advice and techniques that will make productive practice time a breeze.
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“What we’re going to build here is a community center for music. This is about neighbors helping neighbors; about opening the door for musical possibilities as a way to build deep and solid connections between us.” 
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza spoke to the crowd. “We are eternally grateful that CMW exists, that CMW is firmly rooted in our community, and that Community MusicWorks is going to grow and build a 15-million-dollar institution that will be around for my kids, and my kids’ kids…long, long into the future.”
“If CMW has been able to touch so many students and so many lives without a physical location, can you imagine the possibilities once this place is built?” Capital Campaign Co-Chair and former CMW parent Doris De Los Santos hosted the celebration and welcomed a wonderful lineup of speakers and student performers to the stage.
CMW students imagine the possibilities as they admire a rendering of the Performance Hall at the future Community MusicWorks Center.
Guests stayed cool with the help of umbrellas and refreshments from Amos House chef Linda Kane while CMW’s Youth Alliance performed an improvisation inspired by the concept of beginnings.
CMW student and board member Jannessa said, “This building will not only continue to support us in being learners and practitioners of music-making but also in spreading love and respect for each other and creating stronger bonds.”
RI Lieutenant Governor and former CMW parent Sabina Matos: “The work that Community MusicWorks does to help us to be sure that we have access to art for our children here in the city of Providence is crucial. Community MusicWorks has given us the opportunity to bring equity to this neighborhood.”
Extra-special shout-out to alums, students, staff, and supporters who pitched in to make this important day…and every day at CMW…a big success! Thank you!