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About Community Music School

Welcome to the Community Music School (CMS) venue hub for Centerbrook and Essex, Connecticut. CMS is a nonprofit organization offering private lessons, ensembles, and group music classes, with special events and student recitals hosted at partner venues throughout the area. Our goal is to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and enjoy a smooth, family-friendly experience. Below you’ll find venue-specific details, seating information, parking, transportation options, and nearby lodging and dining geared toward CMS events.

Note: Centerbrook Meetinghouse will be closed for renovations Jan 20–Mar 5, 2026. For other dates, CMS publishes its Special Events and Recital Schedule at cmsct.org.

Event days are scheduled across multiple local venues including Trinity Lutheran Church, Centerbrook Meeting House, and Essex Congregational Church, with occasional performances at Valley Regional High School Auditorium in Deep River. When planning, consider nearby hotels like Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook and The Griswold Inn in Essex for convenient lodging after a concert. Parking details vary by venue; refer to each venue’s access information and CMS’s site for the latest updates, accessibility options, and transportation tips.

  • Essex Congregational Church events offer parking on Methodist Hill or Prospect Street; accessible entrance available.
  • Local options include regional roads and walking routes from downtown Essex and Centerbrook areas; ride share and taxi services are typically available.
  • Saybrook Point Resort & Marina (2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook) offers on-site amenities and meeting space; The Griswold Inn (Essex) provides guest accommodations and dining. Affiliate partners may provide exclusive offers for CMS attendees.
  • Arrive early for recital lineups and seating; CMS events are typically seated performances in established venues with accessible options where noted.

For the latest schedule, seating specifics, and venue updates, visit cmsct.org under Special Events & Recital Schedule.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address for CMS Centerbrook/Essex location: 90 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409 (Essex location).
  • CMS is a nonprofit organization (tax-exempt 501(c)(3)) offering private lessons, ensembles, and group music classes.
  • CMS hosts Special Events & Recitals at partner venues: Trinity Lutheran Church (109 Main St, Centerbrook), Centerbrook Meeting House (51 Main St, Centerbrook), and Essex Congregational Church (6 Methodist Hill, Essex).
  • End-of-semester student recitals have been scheduled at Trinity Lutheran Church and Essex Congregational Church, with additional concerts at Valley Regional High School Auditorium (Deep River) and other local venues.
  • Centerbrook Meetinghouse is slated for renovations and will be closed Jan 20–Mar 5, 2026.
  • Parking for Essex Congregational Church events can be found by parking on Methodist Hill or Prospect Street; accessible entrance is available.
  • Nearby lodging for event attendees includes Saybrook Point Resort & Marina (2 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT) with a ballrom capacity around 300, as well as The Griswold Inn in Essex with guest accommodations.
  • CMS’ event venue details and recital schedules are published on cmsct.org (Special Events & Recital Schedule).