With the support of a dedicated faculty of 23 teachers, all with expertise in their specific field of study or instrument of performance, students develop musicianship, artistry, and excellence. Our teachers set high expectations; students learn to think creatively and discover that hard work gets the job done right.

About 300 students, ranging in age from birth to retirement, are served weekly through tuition based programs, which include: Early Childhood/Music Together® classes, classically oriented private instruction, chamber ensembles and recitals. PCMS reaches out to the under-served and under-privileged, through its outreach grant-based programs, collaborating with numerous local community organizations. Through such programs and scholarships, PCMS enriches the lives of those with special needs, the elderly and those of low-income in our community.

At PCMS, we believe and see first-hand how music changes lives, connects us to our past, present and future, and enriches the lives of those in the larger community.

Founded in 1982, PCMS is an independently incorporated, non-profit institution housed in the Education Wing of Pakachoag Church in the residential Pakachoag Hill neighborhood of Auburn. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of music-making through musical and social events!

Mission:
Pakachoag Community Music School is dedicated to providing the highest quality music instruction and performance opportunities to the broadest possible student base, from infants to the elderly, by creating excitement, joy and high expectation for intellectual, emotional and creative self-development.

PCMS is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11am-5pm; Third Thursday’s of every month, 11am-8pm; and Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Admission: Free for members; Nonmembers: $10 adults, $8 seniors and full-time students with current ID, free for youth 17 and under. Admission is free for all every Saturday, 10am-noon, sponsored by TJX Companies, Inc. and National Grid.

About: World-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection, the Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe. Visitors can stroll the many galleries and magnificent courts to discover a diverse world of art and ideas. View paintings by Rembrandt, Cassatt, Gauguin, Sargent, Homer, and Monet; admire ancient mosaics; see contemporary art; and discover many other treasures. Special exhibitions showcase masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan. The Museum also features a café, shop, and library and offers year round classes for children and adults.