Help Us Keep the Music Going

CMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every membership, donation, and volunteer hour goes directly toward affordable practice space and programs for local musicians.

Volunteer with Us

Volunteers are the beating heart of our organization! Every show, every piece of gear, and every program is made possible by the time and energy of our members. No experience is necessary — just a willingness to help. Create a free account to get started.

At shows

Show-night jobs, start to finish. Usually one evening at a time.

  • Host — Welcome bands, introduce sets, keep things on schedule.
  • Tech — Operate the soundboard and run soundcheck.
  • Door — Handle entry, welcome the audience, keep an eye on the space.
  • Merch — Run CMC merch and concessions, coordinate band merch tables.
  • Photos or Video — Document the show with your own equipment.

Away from shows

Keeping the place running between events, mostly on your own schedule.

  • Street team — Put up posters around town.
  • Tabling — Staff a table at festivals and community events.
  • Work parties — Cleaning, organizing, and building projects.
  • Gear repair — Clean, maintain, and repair lending library equipment.
  • Audio engineering — Help members record, mix, or master.

Committees

Committees meet monthly to build and guide the organization. You apply, and a chair contacts you to talk it over.

  • Art and Merchandise Committee — Create and manage CMC merch, and work with local artists for poster art.
  • Booking Committee — Approve programs and book bills for CMC produced events.
  • Communications Committee — Coordinate show posters, announce on social media and with local press. Write and deliver the newsletter.
  • Development Committee — Raise funds, reach out to potential sponsors, and improve and deliver membership benefits.
  • Facility Committee — Manage the building, maintain the gear library, and handle rehearsal scheduling.
  • Production Committee — Operate, staff, and run CMC produced events.
Apply to a committee

Become a Sustaining Member

The most direct way to support the space is a monthly contribution on a sliding scale — starting at $10/month. Sustaining members earn free practice hours every month, can lock in a recurring weekly practice slot, and get discounts on show tickets and gear. Your contribution keeps the doors open.

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Other Ways to Contribute

One-Time Donation

Not ready to commit monthly? A one-time gift goes straight toward keeping the doors open.

Donate Now

Donate Gear

Working amps, drums, mics, or instruments find a new home in our lending library.

Offer Gear

Host a Workshop

Share your craft with other musicians — songwriting, recording, gear repair, theory.

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