Community Music School – Lehigh Valley & Berks (CMS) has been awarded a $15,000 capacity-building grant through the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation’s CORE Fellowship to support the 2025–2026 Allentown School District Community Music Scholarship Program.
The grant will make it possible for eligible Allentown School District students to enroll in free group music classes at CMS. Current offerings include Modern Band, Kindermusik, Intro to Piano, and Intro to Music Production. The initiative aims to increase access to music education for local students while fostering creativity, collaboration, and confidence.