Community Music School

Dr. Eric Fung was the second-prize ex aequo winner at the Thirteenth International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in Leipzig, Germany. He was also awarded first prize at the Corpus Christi Young Artists International Competition (1996), second prize at St. Louis Symphony Concerto Competition (1997), and first prize at the Juilliard School Concerto Competition. Dr. Fung has collaborated with the Juilliard Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and Manhattan Chamber Orchestra among many others. His orchestra debut at Lincoln Center with the…

Bring your box lunch and join us for a FREE lunchtime concert on the third Thursday of the month! These informal concerts typically feature CMS faculty members. Programs begin at 12:10 and end by 12:50pm. All ages welcome!

Impressionism in music was a movement among composers in Western classical music, mainly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, whose music focuses on suggestion and atmosphere, “conveying the moods and emotions aroused by the subject rather than a detailed tone picture”. “Impressionism” is a philosophical and aesthetic term borrowed from late 19th century French painting after Monet’s Impression, Sunrise. Composers were labeled impressionists by analogy to the impressionist painters who use starkly contrasting colors, effect of light on…

Join the Pennsylvania Philharmonic Brass for an evening of American greats as we travel from the streets of New Orleans to the avenues of New York: featuring the sounds of Bourbon Street, Jazz standards, and selections from Bernstein’s iconic West Side Story. The Quintet was formed in 2014 from the brass section of the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, a professional orchestra which specializes in educational outreach and community engagement. In addition to performing with the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, members of the quintet play…

An annual Student Showcase Concert is held at the end of each school year to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our students over the course of the year. Students are selected by audition for this special program and perform a variety of instrumental and vocal repertoire.

Do you love music? Did you miss out on the opportunity to learn a musical instrument when you were a child? Are you black and blue from kicking yourself for quitting music lessons all those years ago? Are you looking for a fun, creative way to spend time with other adults who enjoy music? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Community Music School has an exciting New Horizons Band program that you are sure to love! New Horizons is a…

Artist Susannah Hart Thomer's exhibit "Night and Day" is on exhibit in The Gallery at CMS during November and December 2018. The opening wine and cheese reception on Saturday, November 10th from 6:30-7:30pm is free and open to the public.

CMS invites families with preschool through 2nd grade age children to attend our Meet the Instruments Musical Story Hour. These informal, monthly workshops are a great introduction for youngsters, and feature members of the CMS Faculty. During each workshop, we learn about and celebrate different musical instruments. You'll get an up-close look at the instruments and get to hear how they create beautiful music. Each program runs about 45-minutes with time for questions afterwards. January's Meet the Instruments Music Hour…

Please join us for a free reception celebrating the new exhibit in The Gallery at CMS by artist Rebecca Postell.

Suzuki POP! (Paper Orchestra Program) is a workshops for children Pre-K through 2nd Grade with a parent or caregiver. During class, students will build a violin out of everyday household items, sing and move with their instrument through a variety of activities building musical skills, learn to watch, listen and follow a conductor and learn more about the Suzuki method of music learning. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up today! Call 610.489.3676. Saturdays 9:00-9:45am January 26-February 16, 2019…

Suzuki POP! (Paper Orchestra Program) is a workshops for children Pre-K through 2nd Grade with a parent or caregiver. During class, students will build a violin out of everyday household items, sing and move with their instrument through a variety of activities building musical skills, learn to watch, listen and follow a conductor and learn more about the Suzuki method of music learning. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up today! Call 610.489.3676. Saturdays 9:00-9:45am January 26-February 16, 2019…

Suzuki POP! (Paper Orchestra Program) is a workshops for children Pre-K through 2nd Grade with a parent or caregiver. During class, students will build a violin out of everyday household items, sing and move with their instrument through a variety of activities building musical skills, learn to watch, listen and follow a conductor and learn more about the Suzuki method of music learning. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up today! Call 610.489.3676. Saturdays 9:00-9:45am January 26-February 16, 2019…

Suzuki POP! (Paper Orchestra Program) is a workshops for children Pre-K through 2nd Grade with a parent or caregiver. During class, students will build a violin out of everyday household items, sing and move with their instrument through a variety of activities building musical skills, learn to watch, listen and follow a conductor and learn more about the Suzuki method of music learning. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up today! Call 610.489.3676. Saturdays 9:00-9:45am January 26-February 16, 2019…

CMS is open for make-ups only this week.

CMS is closed April 19-21. Quarter 4 lessons and classes resume on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Quarter 4 lessons and classes begin today. Tuition is due on or before the first lesson of the quarter. Thank you for your prompt payment.

Students interested in auditioning for the annual Student Showcase Concert held on May 19, 2019 or for a Merit Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year can sign up for an audition.

Cello Festival Campers and their families are invited to attend the Camp Faculty concert and potluck prior to the official start of camp on Monday, July 8, 2019.

Cello Festival Camp - July 7-12, 2019 Sunday, July 7 – Faculty Concert & Camp Potluck Lunch 12:30pm Half Day Camp Monday-Friday 9am-1pm or Full Day Camp Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Student Ages 8+ at Community Music School Come join the fun at Cello Fest! Cello Festival Camp offers cello students an opportunity to have a focused week of individual practice, lessons, technique and cello history classes, recitals, small and large cello ensembles, master classes, and a final concert on Friday. Students will learn skills in…

Music lessons and camp available July 8-August 9, 2019.

Join us for a free reception honors our July and August Gallery Artist, Christina Rhyne:   Christina Rhyne (Tina Buzby) is an amateur photographer who lives in Schwenksville with her daughter Kelsey (CMS student) and their cat Obsidian. Christina believes in capturing a different perspective in the "ordinary" and it should be shared. She also believes that the pictures should be "tried and true" without the assistance of photo enhancement. The pictures have been captured using digital cameras but not…

Music lessons and camp available July 8-August 9, 2019.

Progressions Jazz Camp - July 22-26, 2019 Full Day Camp: 9am-4pm Student Ages 10-18 at Community Music School A fun, week-long, interactive, summer day-camp program that encourages enthusiastic young musicians to explore and expand their interests in music through pop, rock, jazz, blues, funk and more. All instruments are welcome. Students should have at least two years experience in their school band program and/or individual lessons. Students will develop their “chops” through participation in a small combo, as well as…

Music lessons and camp available July 8-August 9, 2019.

Bravo Musical Theatre Camp - July 29-August 2, 2019 Full Day Camp: 9am-4pm Student Ages 10-18 at Community Music School Bravo! Musical Theatre camp is a fun and exciting opportunity for students ages 10-18 to learn about vocal technique, character development, blocking and choreography. During this week-long camp, students will work on casting, staging and rehearsing for a showcase performance on the final day of camp for family and friends. Bravo Faculty: Jennifer Little Alessandra Gabbianelli Thad Shirey Seth Trumbore…

Suzuki POP! Camp - August 5-9, 2019 Half-Day Camp: 9am-12pm Student Ages 5-8 at Community Music School Suzuki POP! students will build a violin out of everyday household items, sing and move with their instrument through a variety of activities building musical skills, learn to watch, listen and follow a conductor and learn more about the Suzuki method of music learning. At the end of the week, students will present a short performance to show off their instruments and what…

Piano Camp - August 5-9, 2019 Half Day 9am-1pm Full Day 9am-4pm Student Ages 8-18 at Community Music School Students should have completed Level 2 in the Faber & Faber, Alfred, or John Thompson method books, or their equivalent (Aaron method book Level 1 is also acceptable). Students will have an opportunity for cooperative music-making and social interaction with other piano students of similar skill and ages. Students will also study music theory and aural skills, music history and listening,…

Vivace Violins & Violas Camp - August 5-9, 2019 Half Day 9am-1pm Full Day 9am-4pm Student Ages 8-18 at Community Music School Vivace Strings Camp is a program for beginners to advancing violin and viola students. The program helps students discover and develop musical artistry. Suzuki and traditional students are welcome. Activities include group classes, small ensembles, combined large ensemble, and musicianship enrichment classes. Advancing students are highly encouraged to participate in the full day program while beginners are encouraged…

Quarter 1 music lessons begin this week. Tuition is due on or before the first lesson of each quarter. Please call 610-489-3676 or email info@csmusic.org with any questions.

First Suzuki Group is Parent Education: Tuesday 8/27 &Thursday 8/29 6:00pm – 6:45pm. Mr. Ray will host the Parent Education session. Parents in Suzuki Group are expected to attend.

First Suzuki Group is Parent Education: Tuesday 8/27 &Thursday 8/29 6:00pm – 6:45pm. Mr. Ray will host the Parent Education session. Parents in Suzuki Group are expected to attend.

Join us for a free Musikgarten class for toddlers! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 610-489-3676  or email info@cmsmusic.org to register.  

Students in the Suzuki Academy must attend a Group Class: Book 1 – 3  on either Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Students beyond book 3 will move up to participate in the CMS Chamber Music program.

Join us for a free Music Makers Class for ages 4.5-7! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 610-489-3676  or email info@cmsmusic.org to register.

Join us for a free Musikgarten class for preschoolers! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 610-489-3676  or email info@cmsmusic.org to register.

Students in the Suzuki Academy must attend a Group Class: Book 1 – 3  on either Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Students beyond book 3 will move up to participate in the CMS Chamber Music program.

Join us for our FREE monthly Musical Story Hour! Perfect for Preschool through 2nd graders!  

Join us for a free Music Makers Class for ages 4.5-7! Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 610-489-3676  or email info@cmsmusic.org to register.

New Horizons is a band program for adults (18+) who are new to music playing or who have previous instrumental experience and want to pick up where they left off! All band instruments are welcome–flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Cost: Just $10 a week!

Students in the Suzuki Academy must attend a Group Class: Book 1 – 3  on either Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Students beyond book 3 will move up to participate in the CMS Chamber Music program.

Students in the Suzuki Academy must attend a Group Class: Book 1 – 3  on either Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm. Students beyond book 3 will move up to participate in the CMS Chamber Music program.