About Washington Conservatory of Music
Washington Conservatory of Music is dedicated to fostering the joy of music and guiding students of all ages and skill levels to reach their personal musical potential. WCM was established as an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit community music school in 1984. The school was first accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Non-degree Granting Institutions in 1991.
As a nationally accredited community music school, WCM provides students of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to study without audition under the guidance of WCM’s international artist music teachers. WCM offers:
- Individual music lessons weekly on piano, guitar, voice, all strings, all brass, all woodwind instruments, jazz piano, improvisation, drums, percussion, conducting, and theory
- Music classes weekly in guitar, voice, strings, early childhood music, traditional music, and more
- Music ensembles for classical, rock, pop, and jazz musicians
- Summer music camps for children at Glen Echo Park
WCM presents weekly free early childhood music classes and instrumental music classes to children of underserved immigrants and families of color through our outreach Tapestry Music Project. To serve our community, WCM sponsors monthly professional concerts with “give-what-you-can” admission at Westmoreland Circle, Glen Echo Park, and online.
Washington Conservatory of Music’s programs are presented in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture and the National Park Service. WCM is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
An annual report is available for inspection upon request.
Our Mission
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Washington Conservatory of Music provides exceptional musical learning and listening experiences for our students and community.
Our Vision
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A community inspired and informed by the experience of music.
Value Statement
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The Washington Conservatory is dedicated to creating a vital, inclusive, expansive musical listening and learning environment, serving the musical needs of people of all ages and diverse ethnic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds in Montgomery County. Through providing free music classes within communities of children of immigrant and underserved families of color, through presenting free concerts for people of all ages and income levels, and through the process of hiring outstanding musicians and dedicated educators to teach in-person and online music lessons, classes, ensembles, and camps, WCM is a transforming arts organization committed to reflecting the core values of gender and racial equality.
(Adopted 2020: WCM Board of Directors Executive Committee)
Building Community Through Music: Learn, Create, Inspire
Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) is dedicated to fostering the joy of music and guiding students of all ages and skill levels to reach their personal musical potential. Celebrating its 40th anniversary season in the 2024-25 school year, Washington Conservatory of MUsic was established as an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit community music school in 1984. The school was first accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Non-degree Granting Institutions in 1991.
As one of only 17 nationally accredited community music schools, WCM provides students of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to study without audition under the guidance of WCM’s Fellowational artist music faculty . WCM offers:
- Individual music lessons across piano, guitar, voice, all strings, all brass, all woodwind instruments
- Group and additional courses exploring jazz piano, improvisation, drums, percussion, conducting, and theory
- Weekly instruction guitar, voice, strings, early childhood music, traditional music, and more
- Music ensembles for classical, rock, pop, and jazz musicians
- Summer music camps for children at Glen Echo Park
WCM presents weekly free and low-cost early childhood music classes and instrumental music classes to children of immigrants and families of color through our outreach Tapestry Music Project. To serve our community, WCM sponsors monthly professional concerts with “give-what-you-can” admission at Glen Echo Park, Kensington, and online.
Washington Conservatory of Music’s programs are presented in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture and the National Park Service. WCM is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
An annual report is available for inspection upon request.
Our Value
Building a Vital, Inclusive Musical Community
Our Vision
A community inspired and informed by the experience of music.
The Washington Conservatory is dedicated to creating a vital, inclusive, expansive musical listening and learning environment, serving the musical needs of people of all ages and diverse ethnic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds in Montgomery County. Through providing free music classes within communities of children of immigrant and underserved families of color, through presenting free concerts for people of all ages and income levels, and through the process of hiring outstanding musicians and dedicated educators to teach in-person and online music lessons, classes, ensembles, and camps, WCM is a transforming arts organization committed to reflecting the core values of gender and racial equality.
(Adopted 2020: WCM Board of Directors Executive Committee)
Our Mission
