Intergenerational String Ensemble with 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 10+
$131.25 per month* | Wed, 5:30-6:15 p.m. | 45-min. ensemble|15 weeks|Room 101
*Different amounts available.
Fall Session: October 14 – February 10; NO CLASS November 11, December 23, 30
Spring Session: February 24 – June 9; NO CLASS March 31
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!
Ages 8-15
FREE | Tues, 5:30-6:15 p.m. | 45-minute ensemble | Room 101
October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6, 13, 20, 27
Winter Showcase – January 19; Spring Concert TBA
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+
PAY WHAT YOU CAN | Wed, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | 60-min. ensemble | 1 session per month | Room 214
Fall Session: October 14, 28, November 18, 25, December 9, January 13, 27, February 10
Spring Session: February 24, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9
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+
$131.25 per month | Mon, 7:00-8:30 p.m. | 90-min. ensemble |15-weeks|Room 214
Fall Session: October 19 – February 9 NO CLASS December 28, January 18
Spring Session: February 22 – June 14 NO CLASS March 29, May 31
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+
PAY WHAT YOU CAN | Tues 7:00-8:30 p.m. | 90-min. ensemble | Room 101
Fall Session: Start date September 15; CONCERT: November 2026 (Date TBD)
CMS Vocal Chamber Ensemble: Ages 16+ with Maria Goodrich
Open to musicians with 2+ years of singing experience. The CMS Vocal Chamber Choir offers numerous benefits, including improved vocal skills, teamwork, and enhanced musical vocabulary. With only a few voices per part, it helps to improve your musical ear. Although chamber groups traditionally focus on classical music, the CMS Vocal Chamber Choir will delve into all kinds of repertoire.
Maximum 16 students (only 4 per part).
Ages 16+
$131.25 per month | Thurs, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | 60-min. ensemble | 15-weeks | Room 101
Fall Session: October 15 – February 11; NO CLASS November 26, December 24, 31
Spring Session: February 25 – June 10; NO CLASS April 1