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Music Enrichment Classes
Community Music School offers a variety of supplemental music classes and
ensembles to enhance the music learning experience. All enrichment classes and
ensembles may be taken alone or in addition to private a lesson. Each class and
ensemble meets for a nine-week quarter. Students who are enrolled in private
instruction at the CMS may take one full nine-week session per year of any of
the classes or ensembles listed below at no charge.
Music Enrichment classes are supported in part by the Theodore Presser
Foundation.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Playing with other musicians in a small ensemble is one of the most challenging
and rewarding experiences a musician can have. CMS invites students at
intermediate to advanced levels in all instrument areas to consider joining an
ensemble. A CMS faculty member will coach chamber ensembles. All ensembles work
towards a performance goal. Each member’s participation is crucial to the
success of the ensemble; therefore, every player is required to participate in
the final performance. Performances can be at one of our student recitals, for
a community organization or a special event.
CLASSES
The study of music is far more than just learning how to play an instrument. It
includes the study of history, musical styles and forms, music theory, and
more. CMS offers a variety of classes to anyone interested in learning more
about music.
The music theory curriculum at CMS is based on the Associated Board of the Royal
School of Music’s Music Theory in Practice series written by Eric Taylor.
All theory courses are cumulative and require the knowledge of the previous
course. Students must pass the exam at each level to be able to enroll in the
next level.
Theory and introductory courses are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Students
interested in enrolling in one of these courses should contact the office to
discuss possible class times. All class schedules are subject to change.
| Classes |
Suggested Age |
Class Length |
Cost |
| Introduction* to Guitar |
8 + |
45-min |
$75 |
| Introduction* to Singing for Teens and Adults |
13 + |
45-min |
$75 |
| Songsters—A beginning voice class for children |
8-12 |
45-min |
$75 |
| Music Readers - A pre-music theory class for kids |
6-9 |
45-min |
$75 |
| Music Theory: Level 1a |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 1b |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 2 |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 3a |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 3b |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 4a |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 4b |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 5a |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 5b |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Music Theory: Level 6 |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Rhythm Building Through Drumming |
6-10 |
45-min |
$75 |
| Recorder Class for Beginners |
6 + |
45-min |
$75 |
| Piano Repertoire Class for Intermediate to Advanced |
All Ages |
60-min |
$100 |
| Fiddler's Filharmonic |
9 + |
45-min |
$75 |
| Cello Camerata |
All Ages |
45-min |
$75 |
| Studio Voice Class |
15+ |
60-min |
$100 |
| String Sinfonia |
Advanced students |
60-min |
$100 |
| Chamber Ensembles |
Advanced students |
45-min |
$75 |
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| Ensembles - generally run during quarters 2 and 4 |
Suggested Age |
Class Length |
Cost |
| **Jazz Combo: Advanced Level |
14 + |
60-min |
$100 |
| Brass Ensemble: Intermediate to Advanced Level |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
| Cello Ensemble: Intermediate to Advanced Level |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
| Flute Choir: Intermediate to Advanced Level |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
| Percussion Ensemble: Intermediate to Advanced |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
| Saxophone Ensemble: Intermediate to Advanced |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
| Wind Quintet: Intermediate to Advanced Level |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
| Popular Music Ensemble |
Any Age |
60-min |
$100 |
* Introduction classes should be taken one time only as the class curriculum will not progress beyond the intended class curriculum. Students who are interested in pursuing further study are encouraged to enroll for private instruction.
** Length of ensembles will be based on enrollment
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