Jaime DeMott, a distinguished leader in community music education, is the Director of the Michigan State University Community Music School-East Lansing (CMS) and acting Interim Executive Director of CMS-Detroit. In this pivotal role, she skillfully manages operations and provides visionary leadership for a diverse team of 90 faculty and staff. Through close collaboration with the MSU College of Music, Jaime integrates the rigorous teaching pedagogy of a Big 10 research institution into CMS programs, ensuring high-quality music education is both accessible and impactful for all community members. Her strategic guidance has significantly expanded CMS’s reach, fostering musical growth and community engagement through innovative programs and partnerships.
With over two decades of experience, Jaime has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience and ingenuity. Her leadership, characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence and adaptability, has been particularly evident in her successful efforts to strengthen and grow CMS amidst recent global challenges. Jaime played a crucial role in revitalizing CMS programs following the COVID-19 pandemic, re-engineering the business model to sustain operations and drive significant growth in a challenging landscape.
