The Community Music Center of Boston will receive $1 million from the Barr Foundation to bolster its programming and long-term planning following its move to a new facility in Roxbury’s Nubian Square, The Boston Globe reported.
The grant will primarily fund operating costs as the nonprofit music school prepares to open its new 15,000-square-foot building in January. The building, previously an art gallery, is undergoing extensive renovations. CMCB will maintain its current location in the South End even after the new facility opens.
The Boston Globe reported that the school has secured $23 million in funding to cover the purchase and renovation costs, including $11 million in philanthropic donations, $9 million in proceeds from state and federal tax credits, and $3 million in loans. According to the school’s chief advancement officer, Zach Sheets, the new building will allow CMCB to strengthen its educational mission and contribute to Nubian Square’s growing arts scene.
The Barr Foundation stated that it is proud to support CMCB’s efforts to become an anchor institution in Nubian Square. The school currently serves approximately 2,500 students weekly, and its 50 staff members anticipate playing a key role in the community’s cultural landscape.
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