CMS provides the opportunity for members to build a professional profile and share the fruits of their work with the profession and the public. 

Through its professional activities, CMS gathers, considers, and disseminates ideas on the philosophy and practice of music. CMS creates forums in which individuals working in the various areas of music can interact and communicate. Professional profiles enable CMS members to  participate fully in CMS professional networking.

A CMS member builds a professional profile by compiling information on their professional activities. The information compiled is archived and may be retrieved, edited, and further developed. Over time, the professional profile serves as a legacy of work accomplished.