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For more than four decades, Winchester Community Music School has been a warm and welcoming home for music education, performance, and community engagement. Each year, more than 1,100 students of all ages learn and grow at WCMS, and the school presents over 150 faculty concerts, student recitals, and community events.
Through philanthropy, this investment will empower WCMS to better serve current and future students, host high-caliber performances, embrace modern music technology, and deepen its mission of providing outstanding and diverse musical education and performance—accessible to all.
The SoundBreaking campaign will expand WCMS’s Home for Music with purpose-built spaces designed to inspire creativity, innovation, and commitment to access.
A 135-seat concert hall with state-of-the-art acoustics, designed for students, faculty, and guest artists. This inspiring space will invite audiences into the heart of the musical experience.
Purpose-built spaces to support the breadth of WCMS program: an ensemble studio with incorporated technology, a dedicated percussion studio, and multiple new private lesson teaching studios bringing our total to 27 studios throughout the Home for Music.
An innovative production space where students can compose, record, and create using today’s and tomorrow’s tools. High quality audio recordings can be made in adjacent ensemble rooms and the concert hall.
This expansion isn’t just about space—it’s about what your investment makes possible:
Students – More opportunities for young musicians and adult learners to discover and grow their passion for music.Creativity – New pathways for collaboration, ensembles, bands, and digital production.Community – A state-of-the-art performance space that positions WCMS as a vibrant cultural destination.Inclusion – ADA-compliant updates ensuring full, barrier-free access for all members of our community.
The SoundBreaking campaign represents a bold investment in WCMS’s future—rooted in a proud history of musical excellence and community connection. With your support, the WCMS Home for Music will continue to inspire learning, creativity, and performance for generations to come. For more information, contact Laurie Russell, Executive Director, at SoundBreaking@winchestermusic.org, or donate online now.
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