[2] In 1921, under a Special Act of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Conservatory of Music (HCM) was incorporated.

In February 2018, the Conservatory was temporarily closed when a section of its roof was blown off during a wind storm.

[7] The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts continues to offer an accessible and comprehensive program of dance and music instruction, accommodating students of all ages and levels of ability.

[8][9] As of 2018, the Conservatory was registered as a private career college with the Labour and Advanced Education Department of Nova Scotia.

[11][12] Each year the National Ballet School holds auditions there,[13] and the conservatory hosts a chamber orchestra.