The foundation and our vision
The Foundation is not only an expression of the kind of heart that one finds when they walk through the doors of the Conservatory, but an expansion of our original mission
“… to provide a venue for a dynamic and collaborative environment, where the finest musicians share their passion for the art with the community.”
The Foundation will allow music education to touch the lives of those who will benefit most. It will extend music enrichment, education and guidance to children that might otherwise not have the opportunity to study and excel.
Evidence based research shows the positive impact that music education has in the lives of young people that dedicate themselves to the arts. It not only enhances their musical skills, but the benefits pour out into the rest of their lives, helping to create a well rounded and more fruitful life. To learn more please read these articles.
~“A new international study shows teenagers and young adults of low socio-economic status involved in arts activities have better academic results and higher career goals.”
https://phys.org/news/2012-04-arts-benefits-at-risk-youth.html
~“This research demonstrates that community music programs can literally ‘remodel’ children’s brains in a way that improves sound processing, which could lead to better learning and language skills,” said study lead author Nina Kraus, the Hugh Knowles professor of communication sciences in the School of Communication and of neurobiology and physiology in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern.”
Here at CMA we believe, with the support of our dedicated community, that each and every aspiring musician will receive the instruction they need to fulfill not only their artistic potential, but their full potential.
Scholarships that The Foundation provides will be based on need. It will range from full scholarships, to tuition aid, and will be able to be utilized by the recipient at the venue of the recipients’ choosing.
Now we move forward…
We have planted the seeds for making our vision a reality. The Foundation will continue to grow with the help of our board members and the generous community. Please stay tuned for more fun events and ways to donate!