Community Music School

CMS Closed
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-24 | PA

School Year Private Lessons Begin
2025-08-25 | PA
2025–2026 School Year
Monthly billing begins in Fall 2025.
Payments are due on the 1st of each month, in advance.
A 30-day notice is required to discontinue lessons.
Check faculty availability here: Master Schedule FY2026
Fall Lesson Pricing
(Rates effective July 1, 2025)

Lesson Type
Faculty Rate
Master Faculty Rate

30 min weekly lesson
$41.00
$47.00

45 min weekly lesson
$60.00
$70.00

60 min weekly lesson
$80.00
$92.00

Monthly bills for faculty rates are expected to be between $151 and $159, depending on the day of the lesson.

Financial Aid, scholarships, and family discounts are available to those who qualify.
Ready to schedule?
https://cmsmusic.asapconnected.com/#PrivateLessons

Why Choose CMS?
As a CMS student, you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of enriching benefits:
Student Recitals – Perform in two free recitals per month. No additional charge to participate.
Professional Accompanist – Free rehearsals with our staff accompanist before performances.
Free Tickets – Complimentary access to select concerts and masterclasses.
CMS Music Library – Borrow from our extensive collection of sheet music, books, and scores at no cost.
Multi-Lesson Discounts – The more you study, the more you save.
A Welcoming Community – Our halls are filled with music, collaboration, and joy for learners of all ages and levels.

Individual Lessons Begin
2025-08-25 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Individual lessons begin for the school year. Enrollment is rolling and pro-rated. For more information please visit cmsmusic.asapconnected.com

CMS CLOSED
2025-09-01, 2025-10-31, 2025-11-27, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
The CMS building is CLOSED, there will be no lessons or classes today.

Sally Bishop Gallery Opening
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Please join us on Thursday, September 18th at 11am before our Bach’s Lunch concert for a special opening reception for our new exhibit. Sally Bishop will be here to greet guests. Light refreshments will be served. Stay for the free Bach’s Lunch Concert at 12pm! Her install we be available all of September and October during normal business hours.
Sally Bishop is a local artist residing in Plymouth Meeting. She studied graphic design and art education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Sally has been a freelance graphic designer, taught art classes, and currently is painting and taking photographs.
Artist Statement:
When I go on a photography walk, I look for something that catches my eye. It could be about color, something unusual in the shapes of details or a feeling or mood from the scene. Whichever it is, it has caused me to take a second look. In the process of looking closer, I find something exceptional, and I enjoy sharing what I have found with others. I encourage others to take a second look at what is around you. Many times, we notice something as we move through our lives, but do not take the time to look closer. When we look closer, we can enjoy the moment and learn to see details, color, or invoke feelings from just looking. Sally regularly exhibits with Norristown Art League, and Bucks County Arts Council and other local shows. She has received awards for her art and photography. Sally has presented a photography workshop entitled “A Second Look” discussing her approach to photo selection and how she uses her photos as a reference for painting.

Bach's Lunch FREE Community Concert
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
CMS proudly presents a FREE lunchtime concert series called “Bach’s Lunch”. Join us on the third Thursday of each month and enjoy a mini concert featuring a different CMS faculty artist each month. Pick up your box lunch at a local eatery or bring from home. Concerts begin at 12:10pm and finish by 1:00pm. The concert series is FREE. ALL AGES WELCOME.
2025-2026 Bach’s Lunch Schedule – (programs are subject to change)

9/18/25 – Jazz Concert featuring Bob Schwanger, winds, Alan Dynin, piano & Alec Charon, guitar
10/16/25 – Brad Rau, classical guitar
11/20/25 – Melinda Rice, violin with Amy K. Bormet, piano & vocals
12/18/25 – Holiday Music Concert
1/15/26 – Nhi Huynh, piano
2/19/26 – Jocelyn Crosby, flute
3/19/26 – Irish Traditional Music featuring Alec Charon & Friends
4/16/26 – Alan Dynin, piano
5/21/26 – Harry Oehler, bass trombone

Musical Story Hour
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Join us for our Free Musical Story Hour! Hear a story and some music. Perfect for families with Preschoolers through 2nd Graders.

Sat, October 4th, 2025: 11AM
Sat, November 1st, 2025: 11AM
Sat, February 7th, 2026: 11AM
Sat, March 7th, 2026: 11AM
Sat, May 2rd: No story hour, but join us for an instrument and animal petting zoo during PERFORMATHON! 10am-2pm

Student Recital
2025-10-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Join us for music and inspiration as our talented students of all ages take the stage! These FREE recitals are a celebration of hard work, creativity, and the joy of live performance—open to our whole community.
*All program schedules are subject to change based on sign-ups.

Festival of Wreaths!
2025-11-10 - 2025-12-15 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Wreaths displayed at Community Music School 775 W. Main Street, Trappe PA 19426. Now – December 14th. Stop by anytime during normal business hours to see!
Support a local non-profit AND local businesses. “Vote” for your favorites with a $1 raffle ticket. Winners drawn on December 15th and will take home the wreath and accompanying gift card.
Please see front desk to purchase tickets! Community Music School is a non-profit community organization providing quality music programs for students and audiences of all ages. All proceeds benefit financial aid, scholarship and free community programming!
Thank you to our wreath sponsors!
Community Music School
Handel’s Ice Cream Royersford
Kimberton Whole Foods
Anna D. Faulkner, P.T., LLC
Class 1 Child Care Inc.
Limerick Parks & Rec
Java’s Brewing
Verge CoWork Space
Spring Valley YMCA
Spring Ford Chamber of Commerce
Grace Lutheran Royersford
Citadel Federal Credit Union
Studio323
Magic Memory Planners
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union
Goldfish Swim School
Collegeville Pediatric Dentistry
Kidtstrong
Elmwood Park Zoo
Piccolo Boutique
Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce
Spring-Ford Rotary
Historic Trappe
Grumpy’s Hand carved Sandwiches
Pottstown Farm
Trappe Borough
UBS
Aunt Weezy Community Volunteer
Too Cool Apparel

Make-Up Lessons ONLY
2025-11-24, 2025-11-25, 2025-11-26, 2025-12-22 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
There are no regularly schedule lessons today, make-up lessons only (which are scheduled with your instructor directly).

Bailey Jo Oehler Voice Studio Student Recital
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Join us for a free student recital featuring students from Bailey Jo Oehler’s voice studio at CMS.

Musikgarten Pop Up! Events - Snow Theme
2025-12-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Join us for a fun Holiday themed Musikgarten class Pop-up! Musikgarten class with a small holiday themed craft and snack included! Toddlers event is at 9:30am and Preschoolers events is at 10:30am. Only the child needs a ticket – the parents are free!

Holiday Brass Concert (Open Reading Session)! All Welcome!
2025-12-08 17:00 - 20:30 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Holiday Brass Concert! A festive evening where brass players of all ages and skill levels come together to play holiday favorites and then perform them for an audience. All brass instruments are welcome, and music will be provided at the event. Participation and attendance are free, though donations are encouraged.
Logistics:
Monday, December 8th
All events take place at Community Music School (775 W. Main Street, Trappe, Pa 19426)

Arrival: 5:00–5:30 PM
Rehearsal: 5:30–6:30 PM
Concert: 7:00 PM

What to bring:

Instrument
Festive attire in holiday colors (fun accessories encouraged!)
No music required—parts will be distributed at check-in

Audience/Public:
Concert will be open to the public! Families, friends, and community members are welcome to attend.
Registration Link: https://www.cmsmusic.org/holiday-brass-form/

Musikgarten Pop-Up! Events - Holiday Theme
2025-12-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States

Tuba Christmas 2025!
2025-12-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Community Music School, 775 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, 19426, United States
Get ready to feel the holiday cheer—low and loud! Community Music School proudly presents our annual Tuba Christmas, where dozens of tubas, euphoniums, and baritones fill the air with rich, festive sounds. This joyful, family-friendly event features holiday favorites performed in harmony by local brass players of all ages. Bring your friends, your holiday spirit, and your love for big, beautiful brass music—it’s a Christmas tradition you won’t forget!
🎄 Tuba Christmas at CMS! 🎶
Calling all tubas, baritones, and euphoniums – come be part of the holiday fun!
📅 Sunday, December 14
📝 Registration: 2:00–3:00 PM ($15 fee)
🎺 Rehearsal: 3:00–4:30 PM
🎶 Concert: 5:00 PM

✨ Holiday Spirit Contest!
Dress up yourself and your instrument – prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed musician and instrument!

Join us for a joyful, brassy celebration of the season!
