Mission
The College Music Society’s mission is to advance music in education by supporting innovative practices across all disciplines.
Vision
CMS aims to inspire and cultivate innovation in music learning across the globe. We are a hub for shared wisdom, brave conversations, and collective creativity for the benefit of all.
Values
The College Music Society’s values:
• A lifelong journey of enriching the artistic experience.
• An expanding body of scholarship that is innovative and impactful.
• An engaging and diverse community that is inclusive and respectful while working collaboratively to remove barriers through reconciliatory conversations.
• A creative leadership that reflects the integrity of The CMS’s engagement and work.
Description
The College Music Society is dedicated to the advancement of music teaching, learning, scholarship, performance, and creative activity. Rooted in higher education, CMS serves as an inclusive forum for dialogue and collaboration among music professionals across all disciplines and career paths. We support faculty, students, independent scholars, and industry partners by fostering innovation, promoting diversity, and encouraging the exchange of ideas to shape the future of music in society. Through advocacy, professional development, and community engagement, CMS empowers its members to lead and inspire in academic, artistic, and entrepreneurial contexts.
CMS is sincerely grateful to the following members of the Presidential Task Force for their work and leadership in reauthoring the Mission, Vision, and Values of The College Music Society:
- Betty Anne Younker (Chair)
- Brian Kai Chin (CMS President, 2024-2025)
- Katherine Hamori (CMS Student Representative)
- Imani Mosely (Board Representative)
- Alisha Nypaver (Chapter Leadership Representative)
- Leila Ramagopal Pertl (Committee Representative)
- Jennifer Snow (Partnerships Representative)
