Community Music School

Musicianship and Theory (ages 5–18)

The CMS Musicianship Program is designed for students ages 5–18. This continuum of classes will familiarize students with important music literacy skills that will aid security in reading, hearing, and understanding music. Classes will be taught in a creative and lively manner and will include elements of composition.

A skills assessment is given at the beginning of each semester to make sure that students are placed in the appropriate class. If there is question about which course to register for, contact the CMS director. Financial aid is available for these classes.

Musicianship A (ages 5–7)

This 10-week class will introduce basic note reading, rhythmic reading, and ear-training skills. Students will have the opportunity to strengthen these important skills through a series of creative games.

Details

Includes: Ten 30-minute group lessons.

Instructor: Abigail Foster

Dates:

  • Fall 2024: Thursdays, September 12 through November 21. No class October 31 (Halloween) and November 28 (Thanksgiving). Makeup class December 5 (if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.
  • Spring 2025: Thursdays, February 6 through April 17.  No class March 27 (Spring Break). Makeup class April 24 (if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.

Time: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin

Tuition: $100 per semester

Musicianship B (ages 8–11)

This 10-week class is a continuation of Musicianship A. Focus will be put on note reading with speed, understanding more complex rhythmic patterns and meters, and further building ear-training skills. In order to provide an engaging experience for the student, games will continue to be the focus of this class. Upon completion of this class, students should be ready to join the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra(s) and/or the Oberlin Community Music School chamber music program.

Details

Includes: Ten 45-minute group lessons.

Instructor:  Abigail Foster

Dates:

  • Fall 2024: Thursdays, September 12 through November 21. No class October 31 (Halloween) and November 28 (Thanksgiving). Makeup class December 5 (if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.
  • Spring 2025: Thursdays, February 6 through April 17.  No class March 27 (Spring Break). Makeup class April 24 (if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.

Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin

Tuition: $130 per semester

Musicianship C (ages 11–16)

This 10-week class will offer the emerging musician the musical skills to develop instrumental or vocal proficiency. The student will go through a systematic approach to building the fundamentals of scales, keys, meter, rhythm, and ear-training. Students may be asked to bring their instruments to class.

Details

Includes: Ten 45-minute group lessons.

Instructor: Abigail Foster

Dates:

  • Fall 2024: Thursdays, September 12 through November 21. No class October 31 (Halloween) and November 28 (Thanksgiving). Makeup class December 5 (if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.
  • Spring 2025: Thursdays, February 6 through April 17.  No class March 27 (Spring Break). Makeup class April 24 (if teacher misses). Visit the calendar for details.

Time: 7:15- 8:00 p.m.

Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin

Tuition: $130 per semester

If your student is new to CMS, please contact Director, Louise Zeitlin at lzeitlin@oberlin.edu.