NEW! Percussion Ensemble with Dr. Martin Weir
Students will be introduced to the basics of drumming in this ensemble. Learn basic drumming and percussion fundamentals, stick work, tone production, and discover other instruments of the percussion family! Students will prepare a small ensemble piece to be performed for families at the last class of the session.
Ages 9-12
Maximum 6 students.
$250 | Tues 4:00-4:45 p.m. |45-minute class | 8-week session
FALL SESSION: October 22 – December 10
WINTER SESSION: January 21 – March 11
NEW! String Ensemble with Helen Butler-Ceppaglia & CMS Faculty
Open to musicians with 1+ year of playing experience. Have fun learning to play in a small string ensemble, learning unique repertoire and developing small ensemble playing skills.
Ages 12+
$250*| Wed, 5:00-5:45 p.m. | 45-minutes ensemble | 8-week session
*This class is free to those that meet the financial assistance requirements.
FALL SESSION: October 23- December 11
WINTER SESSION: January 22 – March 12
SPRING SESSION: April 23 – June 11
NEW! Guitar Ensemble with Will Brobston
Open to musicians with 1+ year of playing experience. Have fun learning to play in a small guitar ensemble, discovering unique repertoire and developing small ensemble playing skills. Maximum 8 students.
Ages 12+
$250| Thurs, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 60-minutes ensemble | 8-week session
WINTER SESSION: January 23 – March 13
SPRING SESSION: April 24 – June 12
NEW! CMS Children’s Choir with Nick Czaplicki
Come sing with us! A variety of vocal styles will be explored & performed in this new and exciting chorus! Students will learn healthy vocal technique, improve musicianship, & experience singing in a group setting. No experience necessary!
Participants must be entering grades 3 – 8.
FREE | Tues, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 60-minute ensemble | 8-week session
FALL SESSION: October 22 – December 10
WINTER SESSION: January 21 – March 11
SPRING SESSION: April 22 – June 10
CMS Kids Jazz Club: Beginning Band with Dr. Martin Weir
Designed for beginning players, this ensemble teaches first year players the basics of performing in a band! Students will work with faculty to learn basic music notation, aural skills, beginner performance techniques, and how to play in an ensemble setting.
Ages 8-15
Mon, 4:15-5:00 p.m. | 45-minute ensemble | Room 111
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 716.884.4887 FOR QUESTIONS ON REGISTRATION.
CMS Kids Jazz Club with Ellen Pieroni
Designed for intermediate players with at least 1-2 years of playing experience, this ensemble teaches intermediate level musicians the basics of jazz! Students will work with faculty members in this hands-on setting, learning to read jazz sheet music, improvisation skills, jazz history & learn to play in an ensemble.
Ages 8-15
Mon, 4:15-5:00 p.m. | 45-minute ensemble | Room 111
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 716.884.4887 FOR QUESTIONS ON REGISTRATION.
CMS Kids Jazz Club (Advanced) with Carol McLaughlin & CMS Faculty
Designed for advanced players with 2+ years of playing experience, this ensemble continues what students have learned at the intermediate level to expand their jazz knowledge! Students will work with multiple CMS Faculty members in this hands-on setting, learning to read jazz sheet music, improvisation skills, jazz history & hone their ensemble playing skills.
Ages 10-17
Mon, 5:00-5:45 p.m. | 45-minute ensemble | Room 214
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 716.884.4887 FOR QUESTIONS ON REGISTRATION.
Fiddle ’n Folk Ensemble with Phil Banaszak
Members learn to play folk music in a jam setting as they improvise, play by ear & have an all-around good time. Students may join any time during the session.
Ages 13+
FREE | Tues, 8:15-9:15 p.m. | 60-minute ensemble | 8-week session | Room 214
FALL SESSION: October 22 – December 10
WINTER SESSION: January 21 – March 11
SPRING SESSION: April 22 – June 10
CMS Jazz Workshop with Carol McLaughlin & CMS Faculty
Open to musicians with at least 3+ years of playing experience. Students will participate in a small jazz ensemble, learn to read and understand jazz sheet music, and learn about the fundamentals of jazz. Students will also hone their improvisational skills & work with multiple CMS Faculty members in this hands-on setting.
Ages 16+
$250| Mon, 6:30-8:00 p.m. | 90-minutes ensemble | 8-week session
WINTER SESSION: January 13 – March 17 (NO CLASS January 20 & February 17)
SPRING SESSION: March 31 – June 9 (NO CLASS April 14, 21, & May 26)
CMS Community Chorus with Paul Waara
The CMS Community Chorus is a non-auditioned choral ensemble that sings a wide variety of music, including traditional choral music, gospel, pop, Broadway and more. All voice parts and singers are welcome!
Ages 16+
$30 registration fee | Tues 7:00-8:30 p.m. | 90-minute ensemble
Legends of Music with Maria Goodrich & Nick Czaplicki
I LOVE ROCK N ROLL! Join us for a celebration of women rock stars! Learn about performing with others in duets, trio, and small ensembles. Each session will celebrate a different genre or artist. All voice types and abilities are welcome!
Ages 16+
$250| Thurs, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.| 60-minute ensemble| 8-week session
FALL SESSION: October 10 – December 12 (NO CLASS October 31 & November 28) RECITAL December 14
WINTER SESSION: January 23 – March 13 RECITAL March 15
SPRING SESSION: April 24 – June 12 RECITAL June 14