Brass

CSMA's multi-lingual faculty of more than 75 instructors with national and international credentials is ready to help students experience the joy of music. Private instruction for all ages is offered year round for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. At weekly lessons students study with an instructor selected to complement a student's individual learning style. CSMA offers private lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes in classical, jazz, popular and world music styles. Partner lessons may also be available for beginning level students.

The jazz and world music program for teens and adults includes such courses as World Harmony Chorus, Basics of Jazz Improv, Jazz combos and jam sessions and more! Visit the website for the complete offerings.

Ensembles and classes for teens and adults include, flute choir, intro to guitar, intro to voice, chamber music, brass ensemble, composition and more. Visiti the website for complete offerings.

One week summer workshops for chidren, youth and adults include cello workshop, jazz or rock workshop, pop vocal workshop and more. Visit our website for complete offerings.

Learn to play music together! Beginning and intermediate ensembles for strings, wind, brass, percussion. Beginning Level Prereq: 1-2 yrs of private instruction; no prior ensemble experience required. Intermediate Level Prereq: 3-4 yrs of private instruction; 1 yr of ensemble training. Leads to youth orchestra, band, jazz combos, chamber music. Pianists may join as opportunities arise.

Kids, make great music and great friends at Community Music Center this summer!

Play in a jazz band and learn to improvise, swing, and balance a group sound playing standard forms and tunes. Students will also work on intonation, tone quality, rhythmic accuracy, shaping a musical phrase through articulation, dynamics, and the use of accents and sforzandos. The band will put on winter and spring performances at CMC.

Violin & cello lessons from age 6 with instructor's consent; Voice, Theory and Musicianship age 16 and up. 30 min., 45 min., and 60 min. lessons available.

Violin & cello lessons from age 6 with instructor's consent; Voice, Theory and Musicianship age 16 and up. 30 min., 45 min., and 60 min. lessons available.

Learn how to execute arrangements and improvise in a small jazz ensemble setting. Students will share improvisation concepts and learn how to improve and evaluate solos, group dynamics and sound. Players will be strongly encouraged to write original tunes and there will be various performance opportunities throughout the year.