MUSIC TRANSFORMS LIVES.

WE BELIEVE THAT EXPRESSING THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC STRENGTHENS INDIVIDUALS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY.

At MCMC we create music, inspire each other, and feel vibrancy in our lives. We encourage performance to give students the experience, pride, and satisfaction that comes with contributing to the greater community. We celebrate creative problem solving, resilience, inner confidence, presentation skills, a growth mindset, humor, friendships, the ability to work in a group, community service, discipline, and heartfelt expression.

What We Do

• MCMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

• MCMC offers year-round music lessons in 24 instruments & voice, classes, camps, and workshops for all ages

• MCMC partners with local childcare centers and school programs to provide enriching music education experiences

• MCMC seeks to enable students of all financial means to begin or further their music education with our donor-funded scholarship program

• MCMC celebrates diversity of musical genre

• MCMC hosts frequent performances (now virtually!) to celebrate our students and honor their progress

Our Mission

Middlebury Community Music Center is dedicated to providing life-changing experiences that transform individuals and unite our community through the art and practice of making music.

Our VISION

We envision a future in which everyone has access to musical experiences and training that lead to enhanced musical literacy in our community, and the increased potential for musical mastery for those who seek it.

• UPLIFT:
  As a community, we share a common thread of being moved by music throughout our lives. Our passion fuels our commitment to providing the tools and the environment that best support our students in reaching their highest potential.

• INSPIRE:

  Our faculty members, many of whom are active performers, offer expertise and personalized support. We come together in performance, students and teachers alike, to inspire each other. Everyone has a voice.

• EDUCATE:

  Our programming is responsive to the changing landscape of educational modalities, celebrates diversity, and is rooted in our philosophy of music education as a tool for self-empowerment and artistry.

• CONNECT:

  Our individual and group instruction, our collaborations, and our performances - local, regional, and virtual - allow us to be a creative resource for musical learners, and share our discoveries with our audiences.

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Our Story

The seed of sound that’s planted and watered exists in all of us, ready to flourish.

From a time before I can remember, music has been an integral and essential component of my life and sense of self. It became clear to me, through a lifetime of dedication to the study of music, that it is also fundamental to the health and vibrancy of a community. MCMC is here to address that need, providing access, inspiration, and support for all who seek to incorporate music into their lives.  

- Founder, Sadie Brightman