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Community Music Lesson Program

Cornelius Arts Community Center Inc

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Overview

Community Music Lesson Program

Status: Need-based initiative

Geographic Scope: Lake Norman area, Cornelius, NC

Program Description: A nine-month music lesson program providing free instruction for students ages 7-17 in voice, guitar, piano, or drums. At the end of the program, each student receives a free instrument based on their area of study.

Eligibility:

  • Students ages 7-18

  • Need-based selection

    • What is Provided:

  • Free nine-month music lessons

  • Free instrument award upon program completion

  • Lessons available in voice, guitar, piano, and drums

    • Program History: Began in 2020

    Sponsors:

  • Nancy & Eric Johnson

  • Kimberly Moe Nelson Memorial Scholarship

    • Contact Information:

  • Cain Center for the Arts

  • 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

  • Phone: (980) 689-3101

  • Email: info@cainarts.org

    • Note: The application window for 2025 has closed. Check back summer 2026 for next application period.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Timeline:

  • Application window opens in summer (typically June)

  • Application window for 2025 has closed

  • Check back summer 2026 for 2026 application details

    • How to Apply:

  • Visit website or contact center for application materials when window opens

  • Application details to be announced for summer 2026

    • Contact for Application Information:

  • Email: info@cainarts.org

  • Phone: (980) 689-3101

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    What Cornelius Arts Community Center Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2020
    1
    Total given
    $1.37M
    Median grant
    $1.37M
    • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Cornelius, NC.

    Example grants

    • Town of Cornelius · Cornelius, NC

      Construction of the cain arts center

      $1.37M

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    music-educationyouth-programs

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