The community-music list supports those connected with the backbone of classical music - members, fans, and conductors of community bands and community orchestras. These groups, made up primarily of volunteer, unpaid members, provide thousands of concerts annually - often at no cost - and entertain audiences cumulatively in the millions.

We talk about anything connected with community music here - music selection, audience building, fund raising, conductor searches, you name it. Commericial advertising is strictly prohibited. In addition, joining the list strictly to promote a product, commercial or not, is very much frowned upon - such posts will not be approved. This includes composers/arrangers who want to use c-m to promote their wares. Please don't ask for special dispensation.