Schedules and Pricing
Spring 2023 Semester
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CMS is excited to offer 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! 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.
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 | $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 to register for virtual or in-person private lessons.
Apply for financial assistance
Children and Youth Programs
Beginning Violin
| Instructor: Sarah Abbott | |||||
| Mondays | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Ages 6-8 | 15 weeks | $170/sem | Register |
| Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Ages 9-11 | 15 weeks | $170/sem | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | |||||
Children and Youth Choirs
| CMS Singers (students in 2nd - 5th grade) | ||||
| Instructor:TBA | ||||
| Tuesdays | 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. | 12 weeks per semester | $135 | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| MSU Children's Choir (students in 6th - 9th grade) | ||||
| Instructor:TBA | ||||
| Tuesdays | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | 12 weeks per semester | $185 | 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 | $173/student | Register |
| Class Dates: 1/23/2023 - 4/15/2023 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
| Musical Parenting (for parents of children ages 0-5) - Not offered Spring 2023 | ||||
| Day | Time | 8 weeks | $95/family | Register |
| Not offered Spring 2023 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Making Music (ages 5-7) | |||
| View full class schedule | |||
| In-Person | 10 weeks | $173/student | Register |
| Class Dates: 1/23/2023-4/15/2023 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
| Vocal Village (for ages 5-7) | |||
| View full class schedule | |||
| In-Person | 10 weeks | $173/student | Register |
| Class Dates: 1/23/2023-4/15/2023 | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Group Piano (for Youth) - TBA
| Ages 5-6 | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: | |||
| day | time | 12 weeks | $144.25/sem | Register |
| Level II | Instructor: | |||
| day | time | 12 weeks | $144.25/sem | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Ages 7-9 | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: | |||
| day | time | 12 weeks | $144.25/sem | Register |
| Level II | Instructor: | |||
| day | time | 12 weeks | $144.25/sem | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Ages 9-11 | ||||
| Level I | Instructor: | |||
| day | time | 12 weeks | $154.50/sem | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Spartan Youth Jazz Program
| Instructor: TBA | ||||
| Middle School Ensemble | ||||
| TBA | TBA | 12 weeks | $125 per student | Register |
| High School Ensemble | ||||
| TBA | TBA | 12 weeks | $185 per student | Register |
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
Music Theory and Musicianship
| Instructor: Kaylee Bernard | ||||
| Day | Time | 12 weeks | $155 per student | Register |
| Class dates: TBA | ||||
| 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
Adult Uke
Adult Group Guitar
Music Theory and Musicianship
| Instructor: Kaylee Bernard | ||||
| TBA | TBA | 12 weeks | $155 per student | Register |
| Class Dates: TBA | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
CMS String Ensemble
| Instructors: Pat Laurence | ||||
| Thursdays | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 12 weeks | $139/sem + $15 registration fee | Register |
| Class Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23. March 2, 9, 23, 30. April 6, 13, 20, 27 NO CLASS ON MARCH 16 |
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| 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 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Level II | |||
| Thursdays | 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | ||
| Fridays | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||
| Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | ||
| Level III | |||
| Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||
| All Levels | 12 weeks | $154.50/sem | Register |
| Classes begin January 26, 2023. | |||
| Apply for financial assistance | |||
Guitar Ensemble - TBA
Musicians' Wellness Offerings
| Full Body Mapping Course | ||||
| Instructor: Judy Palac | ||||
| Wednesdays | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 11 weeks | $50 per CMS/MSU student and CMS personnel $100 per non-MSU/CMS participants |
Register |
| Classes begin February 6, 2023 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
| Individual Body Mapping Sessions | |
| 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 | |
| The Alexander Technique, introductory class (ages 16 and up) | ||||
| In-Person | ||||
| Instructor: Elinore Morin | ||||
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
$165/student |
Register |
| Classes will take place at the College of Music building Rm 145 | ||||
| Apply for financial assistance | ||||
New Horizons Ensembles - In-Person
| New Horizons Adult Beginning Band (meets two days/week)* | |||
| Director: Jack Mike | |||
| Tuesday & Thursdays | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 15 weeks | $230/student |
| Classes begin week of 1/23/2023 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| New Horizons Adult Beginning Band (meets one day/week)* | |||
| Director: Patti Kroth | |||
| Mondays | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 15 weeks | $180/student |
| Classes begin week of 1/9/2023 - NO REHEARSAL ON 1/16/23 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| New Horizons Adult Jazz Band | |||
| Director: Tom Jones | |||
| Thursdays | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 15 weeks | $180/student |
| Classes begin week of 1/23/2023 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
| New Horizons Adult Beginning Orchestra - strings only | |||
| Director: Tom Jones | |||
| Wednesdays | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | 15 weeks | $180/student |
| Classes begin week of 1/23/2023 | |||
| Registration information listed below | |||
*If you participate in one-day adult beginning band, you may choose to participate in rehearsals on Monday evenings or Thursday mornings.
Play in Multiple New Horizons Ensembles!
Pricing is dependent upon the number of rehearsals you are enrolled in each week:
| One rehearsal per week | $180/person |
| Two rehearsals per week | $230/person |
| Three or four rehearsals per week | $265/person |
Contact CMS at (517) 355-7661 or register online for any of the New Horizons ensembles.
Apply for financial assistance
Special Needs (Music Therapy) Programs - In-Person and Virtual
Individual Music Therapy
| Varied days and times | 30-minute sessions | 17 weeks | $27.50/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 2023
Eric 'RicStar' Winter In-Person & Virtual Music Therapy Camp
| GO GREEN Session (for ages birth - 25) | ||
| June 12-14, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | In person: $225 per camper Virtually: $150 per camper |
| GO WHITE Session (for ages 21+) | ||
| June 15-17, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Half Day in person: $125 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, click on ‘East Lansing,’ and ‘Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp Payment.’
Middle School Band Camp
| July 10 - 14, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. | $300 per camper (includes camp t-shirt and lunch for the week) |
| Location: MSU College of Music; Final Performance at MSU Auditorium (campus map) | ||
To pay camp tuition online, please click on this link, click on ‘East Lansing,’ and ‘Middle School Band Camp Payment.’
"Time to Shine" Musical Theatre Camp
| Campers in grades 8-12*: | ||
| TBD | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $395 per camper (includes camp t-shirt and lunch for the week) |
| Campers in grades 2-8*: | ||
| TBD | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | $300 per camper (includes camp t-shirt and lunch for the week) |
| *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 | ||
Completed registration forms and payments can be mailed to CMS or returned in person.
Beginning Strings Camp
| August 7 - 11, 2023 | Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
$155 per camper (includes camp t-shirt and DVD of final camp performance) |
| Location: MSU Community Music School | ||
To pay camp tuition online, please click on this link, click on ‘East Lansing,’ and ‘Beginning Strings Camp Payment.’