Community Music Center Houston

Behind every great performance, every student opportunity, and every meaningful community experience is a group of people who choose to invest in the arts.

As we celebrate the 11th Annual Legacy Concert and honor four remarkable women whose contributions have helped shape Black music history, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors. Your support makes it possible for CMCH to continue providing music education, creating impactful programs, and bringing our community together through the power of music.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us preserve the legacy of those who came before us while inspiring the next generation of artists and musicians.

We are honored to have you as part of the CMCH family.

Music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect us across generations. Music is our sanctuary!

Join us June 7 at the Eldorado Ballroom for an afternoon of art, music, and celebration as we honor the legacy of women who have shaped Houston’s musical community and experience the power of Black music through visual art and live performance.

Free Art Exhibition: 2–4 PM
Concert: 4:30–6:30 PM (Pay What You Can)

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Black Music Month is more than a celebration—it is a recognition of a legacy that has shaped the sound of the world. From spirituals sung in the fields, to freedom songs during the Civil Rights Movement, from jazz clubs and gospel churches to hip-hop cyphers and symphony halls, Black music has been the heartbeat of culture for generations. Its influence can be heard in nearly every genre we know today.

This month, we honor the artists, innovators, educators, and visionaries who transformed struggle into song, community into movement, and music into a powerful force for change. As one of the oldest active Black orchestras in the nation, the Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) is proud to be a living part of that history—preserving, performing, and celebrating the rich traditions of Black music while helping shape its future.

Join us on June 7 at the Historic Eldorado Ballroom for our Legacy Concert as we honor four extraordinary women whose contributions have left a lasting mark on Houston’s musical landscape and beyond. We’re also thrilled to welcome the Firey String Sistas from New York for their Houston debut.

How are you celebrating Black Music Month?

Enjoy some clips from our Student Recital this past weekend! We had students as young as 3 years old out there performing!👏🏾

We are having a Summer Camp for students K-12 STARTING NEXT WEEK! Students will have opportunities to learn violin, vocal and piano skills with a couple special guest instructors👀 To register, please visit CMCHouston.Org !

Join us Sunday June 7th at 2pm for the opening of The Annual Legacy Project Exhibition Reception in the Dupree room at the Eldorado Ballroom. At 4pm the Legacy Concert begins upstairs in the Ballroom. Enjoy the Black Music Month celebration honoring artist educators and musicians along with the Firey String Sistas concert.

CALLING ALL VOICES! Come and join an enduring group of singers. No experience needed! Our Vocal Instructor is Ms. Tweed Smith, yes the one from the group War! Her enthusiasm and passion is undeniable! If you are interested in joining, please refer to the flyer for best contact details. We hope to see you soon!

The Musical Truth Community Choir is more than just singing — it’s a space for connection, creativity, healing, and joy. “The People’s Choir”. Whether you’ve been singing your whole life or only in the shower, there’s a place for you here. All backgrounds, ages & voices celebrated.

Musical Truth is directed by The Tweed Smith, the only woman to perform with War, and deserving of her Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame. This legendary and enthusiastic woman can inspire and motivate anyone to sing. If you’ve ever wanted to sing, build community, and be part of something uplifting, this is your sign to join us.🧡 Let your voice be heard with the Musical Truth Choir at Community Music Center of Houston.

Art, music, and Black culture converge for CMCH’s 11th Annual Legacy Project🖤

Join us Sunday, June 7 at the historic Eldorado Ballroom for a free Black Music Month celebration honoring the artists, educators, and musicians who continue to shape Houston’s Black cultural legacy.
Experience the Texas debut of NYC’s Firey String Sistas, an electrifying ensemble blending jazz, soul, funk, and world music, alongside the opening of the “Music Is My Sanctuary” art exhibition curated by Tierney Malone.
This year’s Legacy honorees include Dr. Anne Lundy, Ruth Stewart, Ina Zellers, and Dr. Gloria Quinlan - four women whose impact continues to inspire generations through music, education, and community.
June 7th, Historic Eldorado Ballroom .ballroom
Art Exhibition: 2-4 PM
Legacy Concert & Awards: 4-6:30 PM
Free & open to the public