Bringing Communities Together Through Music

Whether it’s live music, music education, instrument lending, volunteer opportunities, or simply a community of like-minded creatives, the Community Music Collective makes music accessible to everyone. Take a look around and reach out any time. We’d love to hear from you.

Ways to Get Involved

Programs That Spark Connection

Our programs are built to foster creativity, encourage collaboration, strengthen community bonds and provide musical resources for anyone who needs them.

Instrument Lending

Need an instrument? We’ve you covered! Our lending library removes the single biggest barrier to learning music.

Community Events

From neighborhood jams to the Edisto Blackwater Boogie, our events bring people together and raise the resources that fund our programs year-round.

Volunteer & Outreach

Share your time, your skills, and your passion. Volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do at CMC.

Music Education

We’re working to bring new music education and learning opportunities to our community. Stay tuned as our programs take shape.

Programs That Spark Connection

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Upcoming Events

Edisto Blackwater Boogie

The Edisto Blackwater will be on hiatus in 2026, but plans are already underway for 2027. Stay tuned for updates!

CMC’s flagship annual music festival returns to the banks of the Edisto River. Two stages, two days, and hundreds of artists and neighbors coming together in celebration of music, nature, and community. Proceeds support CMC’s programs throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

Southern Songwriter Festival

Mark your calendars. The Fourth Annual Southern Songwriter Festival returns on October 15, 16, 17, 2026. Stay tuned for artist announcements and more details.

The Southern Songwriter Festival brings the storytellers of our region to the streets of historic downtown Summerville. An intimate, inspiring celebration of original music and the craft of songwriting — from emerging voices to seasoned artists.

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About us

Music With Purpose

Community Music Collective is a nonprofit dedicated to making music accessible, creative, and collaborative for everyone. From free instrument lending to annual festivals that fill the Lowcountry with live music, we are building a community where music belongs to all of us.

Be a Part of the Change

Music has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers, we are seeing real, lasting change in this community. Your support helps us keep instruments in the hands of learners, workshops on the calendar, and festivals that bring the whole Lowcountry together. Every contribution — large or small — makes a difference.