Schedules and Pricing
Spring 2025 Semester
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CMS offers both virtual and in-person private lessons, individual and group music therapy sessions, and select classes and ensembles for all ages and abilities. As we continue to follow the plans and actions of Michigan State University with regards to offering in-person instruction, we ask that all CMS students and families review the required CMS health and safety protocols. Thank you for your help and patience during this transition. |
5% Discount for current MSU faculty, staff, and students!
Save money on your CMS tuition! When registering online, select 'MSU Employee/Student Price' near the bottom of the class registration page. To recieve the discount over the phone, please call CMS at 517-355-7661, mention you are a MSU employee or student and provide your MSU email address.
NOTE: prices listed do not include the $15 registration fee. Learn more.
Private Lessons (for youth and adults) - In-Person and Virtual
Private lessons will be offered both virtually and in-person. Contact the office for more details.
Lessons are offered in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions and provided on a weekly basis during the 17-week fall semester, 17-week spring semester, and 10-week summer semester. Lesson durations and pricing are listed below.
| 30-minute lesson | 17-week semester | weekly basis | $31 per lesson |
| 45-minute lesson | 17-week semester | weekly basis | $46 per lesson |
| 60-minute lesson | 17-week semester | weekly basis | $59.50 per lesson |
The cost for private lessons includes weekly lessons, occasional group lessons, school-wide recitals, and occasional guest master classes.
Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 to register for virtual or in-person private lessons.
Apply for financial assistance
Children and Youth Programs
Beginning Violin
| Instructor:Farangiz Takhirova | |||||
| Mondays | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Ages 6-8 | 15 weeks | $175/sem | Register |
| Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Ages 9-11 | 15 weeks | $175/sem | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | |||||
| Class Dates: January 17 - May 19, 2025 - No classes March 3 & 24 | |||||
| **A parent/guardian is required to be present and engaged with their child and the class each week. | |||||
Children and Youth Choirs
| CMS Singers (students in 6th - 9th grade) | ||||
| Instructor: Mariana Romero Serra | ||||
| Wednesdays | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | one semester | $275 | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Children's Choir (students in 2nd - 5th grade) | ||||
| Instructor:Karen Salvador | ||||
| Tuesdays | 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. | one semester | $175 | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Early Childhood Music Education Programs
| Early Childhood Music Classes (for ages 0-5) | |||
| View full class schedule (in-person classes) | |||
| In-Person | 10 weeks | $180/student | Register |
| Class Dates: 9/9/24-11/16/24 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
| Making Music (ages 5-7) | |||
| View full class schedule | |||
| In-Person | 10 weeks | $180/student | Register |
| Class Dates: 9/12/24-11/14/24 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
| Vocal Village (for ages 5-7) | |||
| View full class schedule | |||
| In-Person | 10 weeks | $180/student | Register |
| Class Dates: 9/9/24-11/11/24 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Group Piano (for Youth)
| Ages 7-9 | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: Jess Forgione | |||
| Monday | 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. | 12 weeks | $150/sem | Register |
| Class Dates: January 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 10, 17, 31 (no classes March 3 & 24); April 7, 14, 21, 28 | ||||
| Level II (ages 7-9) | Instructor: Jess Forgione | |||
| Wednesday | 6:00-6:45 p.m. | 12 weeks | $150/sem | Register |
| Class Dates: January 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 12, 19 (no classes March 5 & 26); April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Rock
| Instructor: Chris Rollins | ||||
| Monday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 17 weeks | $199 per student | Register |
| Class dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, January, 6, and January 13. | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Suzuki Lessons (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano)
With the Suzuki program, students typically participate in weekly Suzuki group and private lessons. Private lessons range from 30 to 60 minutes and are scheduled based on the availability of the student and instructor. Group lessons are scheduled by the string/piano Suzuki instructors.
The costs listed below include both the weekly private and group lessons.
| 30-minute lesson plus Suzuki group | 17 weeks | $39/week |
| 45-minute lesson plus Suzuki group | 17 weeks | $54/week |
| 60-minute lesson plus Suzuki group | 17 weeks | $67.50/week |
| 45-minute Suzuki strings group only | 17 weeks | $127.50/sem |
| This option is only available for students currently taking private lessons through Suzuki instructors outside CMS | ||
Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or stop in the office to register for Suzuki lessons.
Apply for financial assistance
Adult Programs
Choral Union
| Instructors: Jon Reed | Register |
| Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. - $84/semester | |
| Rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
| Apply for financial assistance |
CMS String Ensemble
| Instructors: Pat Laurence | ||||
| Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 12 weeks | $145/sem + $15 registration fee | Register |
| Class Dates: TBD | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Group Piano (for Adults)
| Instructor: Hajin Kim | |||
| Level I | |||
| Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | ||
| Fridays | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | ||
| Saturdays | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Level II | |||
| Thursdays | 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | ||
| Saturdays | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | ||
| Level III | |||
| Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||
| All Levels | 12 weeks | $160/sem | Register |
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Thursday Classes: January 23 - April 24, 2025 - No classes on March 6 & 27 Friday Classes: January 24 - April 25, 2025 - No classes on March 7 & 28 Satuday Classes: January 25 - April 26, 2025 - No classes on March 8 & 29 |
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| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Musicians' Wellness Offerings
| Individual Body Mapping Sessions | |
| Instructor: Judy Palac | |
| Sessions are offered throughout the semester with days and times based on instructor and student availability | $56/session |
| Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or visit the office to schedule sessions | |
| Apply for financial assistance | |
Adult Ensembles
| Adult Beginning Band (meets one day/week)* | |||
| Director: Jack Mike | |||
| Tuesday | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 15 weeks | $185/student |
| Classes begin week of 9/9/24 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| Adult Beginning Band (meets one day/week)* | |||
| Director: Patti Kroth | |||
| Mondays | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 15 weeks | $185/student |
| Classes begin week of 9/9/24 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| Adult Jazz Band | |||
| Director: Tom Jones | |||
| Thursdays | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 15 weeks | $185/student |
| Classes begin week of 9/9/24 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| Adult Beginning Orchestra - strings only | |||
| Director: Tom Jones | |||
| Wednesdays | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 15 weeks | $185/student |
| Classes begin week of 9/9/24 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
*If you participate in one-day adult beginning band, you may choose to participate in rehearsals on Monday evenings, Tuesday or Thursday mornings.
Play in Multiple Ensembles!
Pricing is dependent upon the number of rehearsals you are enrolled in each week:
| One rehearsal per week | $185/person |
| Two rehearsals per week | $235/person |
| Three or four rehearsals per week | $270/person |
Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or register online for any of the New Horizons ensembles.
Apply for financial assistance
Music Therapy Programs - In-Person and Virtual
| Varied days and times | 30-minute sessions | 17 weeks | $31/session |
| Sessions may begin at any time throughout the year and held at CMS or via Zoom | |||
| Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or Cindy Edgerton at edgerto3@msu.edu to register | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Group Music Therapy
Contact Cindy Edgerton at edgerto3@msu.edu for pricing, information, and registration.
Summer Camps 2025
Eric 'RicStar' Winter In-Person & Virtual Music Therapy Camp
| GO WHITE Session (for ages 30+) | ||
| Dates TBD | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | In person: $240 per camper Virtually: $190 per camper |
| GO GREEN Session (for ages birth - 29) | ||
| Dates TBD | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
In person: $240 per camper |
| Camp will take place in-person AND online using Zoom - detailed information about using Zoom will be emailed to all campers participating online | ||
For more information, call CMS at (517) 355-7661 or contact Cindy Edgerton at edgerto3@msu.edu
Completed paper registration forms can be returned to CMS:
- By mail to 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 with checks made payable to Michigan State University
- By email to commusic@msu.edu
To pay camp tuition online, please click on this link, then click on ‘Camp Tuition Payments,’ and select ‘Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp Payment.
Middle School Band Camp
| Dates TBD | 9 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $310 per camper (includes camp t-shirt and lunch for the week) |
| Location: MSU College of Music | ||
To pay camp tuition online, please click on this link, click on ‘Camp Tuition Payments,’ and ‘Middle School Band Camp Payment.’
Beginning Strings Camp
| Dates TBD | Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
$165 per camper (includes camp t-shirt) |
| Location: MSU Community Music School | ||
To pay camp tuition online, please click on this link, click on ‘Camp Tuition Payments,’ and ‘Beginning Strings Camp Payment.’