COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
We enrich the lives of students, teachers, professional musicians, and the community through music education, performance, and appreciation. We do this by hosting music workshops, concerts, summer camps, and ongoing ensembles for musicians age seven and up; maintaining a free database of local music teachers; placing donated musical instruments with people or organizations who need them; offering music instrument “petting zoos” at community events; and publishing a free monthly e-newsletter that lists upcoming concerts and music-related events around the Monterey Bay area.
Teen Band
Alternate Wednesday evenings
Musicians ages 12-18 are welcome to participate in our Celtic teen band, which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month on the westside of Santa Cruz.
Weed’s Winter Jam Camp
January 23rd-26th
Jam Camp is a camp for intermediate and advanced fiddle and guitar players with a focus on the world of jamming and ensemble playing. This four-day/three-night camp takes place in the beautiful Carmel Valley – and SELLS OUT! Don’t wait to register!
Jam session at Redwood Music Camp
Harp Festival
April 25th-26th, 2026
The Santa Cruz Harp Festival returns! Scottish harp player Rachel Hair will headline our annual Sunday concert, and also lead a harp workshop on Saturday, April 25th.
