Schedules and Pricing
Fall 2019-20 Semester
5% Discount for current MSU faculty, staff, and students!
Save money on your CMS tuition! To receive the discount, registrations must be made in-person or over the phone at (517) 355-7661. This option is not available through the online registration program.
Private Lessons (for youth and adults)
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.
| 30-minute lesson | 17-week semester | weekly basis | $30 per lesson |
| 45-minute lesson | 17-week semester | weekly basis | $44.50 per lesson |
| 60-minute lesson | 17-week semester | weekly basis | $57.50 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 or stop in the office to register for private lessons.
Apply for financial assistance
Children and Youth Programs
Beginning Violin
| Mondays | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | 15 weeks | $170/sem | Register |
| Classes begin September 9 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Chamber Strings
| Instructor: Ying-Li Pan | ||||
| Thursdays | 5-5:45 p.m. | 12 weeks | $139/sem $87.50/sem for students enrolled in Suzuki |
Register |
| Classes run from September 12, 2019 through January 16, 2020 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Children and Youth Choirs
Students are asked to participate in an informal voice audition prior to registration.
View audition dates/times.
| Cantabile | ||||
| Instructor: Karen Salvador | ||||
| Mondays | 4:45-5:30 p.m. | 17 weeks | $180.25/sem | Register |
| Rehearsals begin September 9 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| CMS Singers | ||||
| Instructor: Alison Geesey-Lagan | ||||
| Tuesdays | 4:45-6 p.m. | 17 weeks | $226.50/sem | Register |
| Rehearsals begin September 10 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| MSU Children's Choir | ||||
| Instructor: Alison Geesey-Lagan | ||||
| Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. AND two Sat./month 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
17 weeks | $278/sem | Register |
| Weekly rehearsals begin September 10 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Youth Chorale Treble | ||||
| Instructor: Alison Geesey-Lagan | ||||
| Mondays | 6:45-8:30 p.m. | 17 weeks | $242/sem | Register |
| Rehearsals begin September 9 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Youth Chorale Tenor/Bass | ||||
| Instructor: Alison Geesey-Lagan | ||||
| Mondays | 6-7:45 p.m. | 17 weeks | $242/sem | Register |
| Rehearsals begin September 9 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Early Childhood Music Education Programs
Fall Semester Pricing
| Early Childhood Music Classes (for infants, toddlers, and preschool students) | |||
| View full class schedule | 10 weeks | $173/sem | Register |
| Classes run from September 9 - November 16 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
| Making Music Classes (for ages 5-7) | ||||
| Mondays | 4:30 p.m. | 10 weeks | $173/sem | Register |
| Classes run from September 9 - November 16 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Group Piano (for Youth)
| Ages 5-6 - CLASS IS FULL (Contact CMS to be added to waitlist) | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: Xing Zhang | |||
| Saturdays | 9-9:45 a.m. | 12 weeks | $144.25/sem | Register |
| Classes begin September 28 (no class Nov. 30) | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Ages 7-9 | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: TBD | |||
| Wednesdays | 6-6:45 p.m. | 12 weeks | $144.25/sem | Register |
| Classes begin September 25 (no class Nov. 17) | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Ages 9-11 | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: Xing Zhang | |||
| Mondays | 4-5 p.m. | 12 weeks | $154.50/sem | Register |
| Classes begin September 30 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Spartan Youth Jazz Program
| Instructor: Tyson Haynes | ||||
| Middle School Ensemble | ||||
| Tuesdays | 6-7 p.m. | 12 weeks | $125/sem | Register |
| High School Ensemble | ||||
| Tuesdays | 7-8:30 p.m. | 12 weeks | $185/sem | Register |
| Classes begin September 17 | ||||
| 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 | $37/week |
| 45-minute lesson plus Suzuki group | 17 weeks | $52.50/week |
| 60-minute lesson plus Suzuki group | 17 weeks | $64.50/week |
| 45-minute Suzuki strings group only | 17 weeks | $123.50/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
Beginning Ukulele
| Instructor: Ben Hassenger | ||||
| Tuesdays | 12-1 p.m. | 10 weeks | $128.75/sem | Register |
| Classes begin October 1 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Choral Union
Auditions are held each semester at MSU Communication Arts and Sciences Building (Rm 147).
Upcoming audition dates: September 4 and 11 from 6-7 p.m.
| Instructor: David Rayl | ||||
| Wednesdays | 7-9 p.m. | 17 weeks | $53.50/sem $41.25/sem (student rate) |
Register |
| Rehearsals begin Sept. 4 and 11 at MSU Communication Arts and Sciences Building (Rm 147) | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
CMS String Ensemble
| Instructors: Pat Laurence (Dorothy McDonald as substitute) | ||||
| Tuesdays | 7-8 p.m. | 12 weeks | $139/sem | Register |
| Classes begin September 17 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Flute Forum
| Instructor: Tess Miller | |||
| TBD | TBD | 10 weeks | $282.50/sem |
| Classes begin TBD | |||
| Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or visit the office to register | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Group Piano (for Adults)
| Instructor: Hajin Kim | |||||||
| Level I | Level II | Level III | |||||
| Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays |
10-11 a.m. 7-8 p.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Thursdays Saturdays |
8-9 p.m. 12-1 p.m. |
Saturdays | 1-2 p.m. | ||
| All levels | 12 weeks | $154.50/sem | Register |
| Classes begin week of September 16 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Guitar Ensemble
| Instructor: Yoshi Fukagawa | ||||
| Wednesdays | 7-8:30 p.m. | weekly throughout summer | $30/sem $25/sem for existing CMS students |
Register |
| Summer classes begin September 4 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Harp Ensemble
| Instructor: Chen-Yu Huang | ||||
| This ensemble will not be offered for Fall semester. | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance |
Musicians' Wellness
| Instructor: Judy Palac | |
| Sessions are offered throughout the semester with days and times based on instructor and student availability | $54/session |
| Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or visit the office to schedule sessions | |
| Apply for financial assistance | |
New Horizons Ensembles
| New Horizons Adult Beginning Band (meets two days/week)* | |||
| Director: Jack Mike | Assistant Director: Larry Thompson | ||
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9-11 a.m. | 15 weeks | $192.75/sem |
| Rehearsals begin week of September 9 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| New Horizons Adult Beginning Band (meets one day/week)* | |||
| Director: Patti Kroth | Assistant Director: Larry Thompson | ||
| Mondays | 6-8 p.m. | 15 weeks | $144.50/sem |
| Rehearsals begin week of September 9 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| New Horizons Adult Jazz Band | |||
| Director: Tyson Haynes | |||
| Thursdays | 6:40-8:40 p.m. | 15 weeks | $99/sem |
| Rehearsals begin September 5 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| New Horizons Adult Beginning Orchestra - strings only | |||
| Director: Mikaela Vanator | |||
| Wednesdays | 6-8 p.m. | 14 weeks | $135/sem |
| Rehearsals begin week of September 9 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
*You may choose to participate in both the two-day and one-day adult beginning bands (attending class on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). If you participate in the two-day adult beginning band, you may choose one of the following rehearsal options:
- Tuesday and Thursday (standard)
- Monday evening and Tuesday morning
- Monday evening and Thursday morning
A Snowbird rate of $99/semester is offered to those who do not attend rehearsals during the winter months.
Multi-Band Discount
Play in both an adult beginning band (either the two-day or one-day/week option) and the Jazz band! You would only pay the full semester tuition for whichever adult beginning band you choose; there would be no cost to participate in the Jazz band.
(Please note: individuals choosing to participate in the New Horizons Adult Beginning Orchestra and an adult beginning band/Jazz band will pay full tuition for both programs.)
Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or stop in the office to register for any of the New Horizons ensembles.
Apply for financial assistance
Special Needs (Music Therapy) Programs
Individual Music Therapy
| Varied days and times | 30-minute sessions | 17 weeks | $27.50/session |
| Sessions may begin at any time throughout the year | |||
| 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
Eric 'RicStar' Winter Music Therapy Camp
| Adult Session: TBD | ||
| 2020 Dates TBD | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $200 per camper |
| Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Session: | ||
| 2020 Dates TBD | Full day: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | $200 per camper |
| Half day options: Morning: 9-11:15 a.m. Afternoon: 12-2:15 p.m. |
$100 per half-day camper | |
| Location: MSU Community Music School | ||
| Registration Materials for Both RicStar's Camp Sessions | ||
| 2019 Camp Registration Forms (PDF) | Apply for financial assistance | |
For more information, call CMS at (517) 355-7661 or contact Cindy Edgerton at edgerto3@msu.edu
Volunteer opportunities available at RicStar's camp for middle school youth to adults!
Learn more.
Middle School Band Camp
| 2020 Dates TBD | 9 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $225 per camper (includes camp t-shirt, lunch for the week and DVD of final camp performance) |
| Auditions: TBD (assigned times and materials will be mailed prior to audition day) | ||
| Location: MSU Community Music School; Final Performance at MSU Auditorium (campus map) | ||
| Registration Materials | |
| 2019 Camp Registration Forms (PDF) | Apply for financial assistance |
Completed registration forms and payments can be mailed to CMS or returned in person.
"Time to Shine" Musical Theatre Camp
| Campers in grades 8-12*: | ||
| 2020 Dates TBD | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $310 per camper (includes camp t-shirt, lunch for the week and DVD of final camp performance) |
| Campers in grades 2-8*: | ||
| 2020 Dates TBD | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $225 per camper (includes camp t-shirt, lunch for the week and DVD of final camp performance) |
| *Students going into 8th grade have the option to attend the full two weeks or just the second week of camp. | ||
| Location: MSU Community Music School and MSU Auditorium | ||
| Registration Materials | |
| 2019 Camp Registration Forms (PDF) | Apply for financial assistance |
Completed registration forms and payments can be mailed to CMS or returned in person.
Beginning Strings Camp
| 2020 Dates TBD | Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
$140 per camper (includes camp t-shirt and DVD of final camp performance) |
| Location: MSU Community Music School | ||
| Registration Materials | |
| 2019 Camp Registration Forms (PDF) | Apply for financial assistance |
Completed registration forms and payments can be mailed to CMS or returned in person.