The CMNE covers the whole canton and offers music education to Neuchâtel residents aged between 3 and 99. Its priority mission is the amateur and pre-professional teaching of music, but also the development of general musical culture in the canton, in accordance with article 2 of the Law on the Neuchâtel Conservatory of Music (LCMN). Every year, the CMNE offers more than 200 class auditions and more than 100 performances, ranging from concerts by orchestras outside the walls to accompanying a choir or leading a private or political ceremony. The music-school department of the CMNE is responsible for energizing music in the school and supporting teachers in their teaching methods. The CMNE addresses itself to the entire population, in accordance with its adage "Music for all! ». In recent years, it has launched numerous activities for people with disabilities and seniors. Services : Individual and/or group lessons Musical initiation Solfège Fanfares Ensembles and choirs Senior Rhythm Musical Talent development Pre-vocational training Courses Concerts The instruments : Woodwind : bassoon, oboe, clarinet, recorder, transverse flute, saxophone Keyboards: Piano, accordion, harpsichord, organ Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass, Singing Brass: trumpet, trombone, horn Harp and guitar: guitar, electric guitar, bass, harp Percussion and drums