Then, Now, and Next: 50 Years of Community Music Therapy at CMCB

Schedule

Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Allen Hall | Boston, MA

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A month-long celebration! RSVP for the Community Conversation here, or read on to learn more about other free community events & concerts.
About this Event

Community Conversation: May 14th

Our May Community Conversation will be highlighting the 50th anniversary of CMCB's Music Therapy program. Join us for a panel of leaders in music therapy, public health, and philanthropy, along with a light dinner reception to honor our legacy and discuss the future of music therapy. Reserve your free tickets today!

Community Conversation Schedule:
5:30PM - Drinks, Snacks, & Mingling
6:00PM - Conversation
7:00PM - Light Dinner

Panelists:
Kimberly Khare, MT-BC, Music Therapist, Next Step
Belen Cox, TMCity Foundation
Rahn Dorsey, President, Eastern Bank Foundation
Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC, Mass General Hospital
Renate Rohlfing, MT-BC, Berklee College of Music

Moderated by:
Karen Wacks, Berklee College of Music
Rachel Chao, CMCB


More Concerts and Events!

Our celebration of CMCB Music Therapy will include an ongoing historical exhibit of our music therapy program at CMCB, as well as several community events leading up to the May 14th Community Conversation! Join us at any of the following, no tickets required:

CMCB Music Therapy Exhibit: May 8th-18th, during regular CMCB hours
An exhibit honoring the history of CMCB Music Therapy for its 50th anniversary.
Community Music Center of Boston
34 Warren Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

Mini Music Therapy: Saturday, May 2nd, 10AM-12PM
An early childhood music workshop
Atlantic Wharf
290 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, street level

CMCB Music Therapy's 50th Birthday Party: Friday, May 8th, 10AM-2PM
A sing-a-long and jam session with snacks and festive activites!
Allen Hall, Community Music Center of Boston
34 Warren Ave, Boston, MA, 02116

Mini Music Therapy: Saturday, May 9th, 10AM-1PM
An early childhood music workshop
Little Cocoa Bean at Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210

CMCB & Goodwill Pop-Up Concert: Tuesday, May 12th, ~11AM (confirmed time coming soon!)
Participants from Goodwill , one of our community partner organizations for music therapy, will be performing alongside Hannah Johnson, CMCB Music Therapist.
Outside of Dudley Cafe
15 Warren St, Boston, MA 02119


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Community Conversations is a series of workshops with CMCB staff that seeks to engage others in dialogue about important issues in arts education. We want the voices of our students, parents and partners to be amplified. Join us to learn and share your experiences.
Additional information about registration and other events can be found at www.cmcb.org. This event is free for all to attend; please consider making a donation to CMCB to support this work.

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