The Community Music School of Webster University has been offering outstanding music education and performance opportunities to students of all ages and abilities in the St. Louis region since 1925.
Quality
CMS instructors and conductors are professional musicians who are also master educators. They are evaluated on a regular basis, and more than 85% have advanced degrees. Faculty Biographies
Locations
CMS has convenient locations in Webster Groves and Chesterfield. Our headquarters on the Webster University campus includes 15 teaching studios, two rehearsal halls and a 470-seat concert hall. More on Locations
Financial Assistance
Need-based tuition assistance, as well as endangered instrument awards, family and multiple instrument discounts, orchestra student discount, and artistic merit scholarships are available. More on Assistance
Performance Opportunities
Monthly recitals give individual lesson students the chance to polish and perform music for others — building goal-setting skills and performance poise. In addition, CMS offers multiple orchestras, ensembles and chamber music for school-aged musicians.
Fall Faculty ConcertOctober 14th at 2:00 pm |
Spring Faculty ConcertMarch 16th at 2:00 pm |
Prep Program Fall ConcertNovember 12th at 6:00 pm |
High School Jazz Ensemble ConcertApril 19th at 8:00 pm |
High School Jazz Ensemble ConcertDecember 8th at 8:00 pm |
Prep Program Spring ConcertApril 21st at 6:00 pm |
String Ensemble/String Orchestra ConcertJanuary 14th at 2:00 pm |
String Ensemble/String Orchestra ConcertApril 28th at 2:00 pm |
YPSO Fall ConcertJanuary 14th at 6:00 pm |
YPCO Spring ConcertApril 28th at 6:00 pm |
YPCO Fall ConcertJanuary 21st at 6:00 pm |
YPSO Spring ConcertMay 5th at 6:00 pm |
Prep Program Winter ConcertFebruary 21st at 6:00 pm |
Masterclasses and Coachings
Through Webster University, the St. Louis Symphony, the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, Chamber Project Saint Louis and other local partners, CMS students periodically have the opportunity to participate in or observe masterclasses or coaching sessions with nationally and internationally renowned artists, such as Pinchas Zuckerman, violin; Ron Leonard, cello; Gabrielle Cassone, trumpet; Keith Aleo, percussion; Emanuel Ax, piano; and many more.
Affiliations
CMS students benefit through our partnerships with the Webster University Department of Music, the St. Louis Symphony, The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis Public School District, and other arts and community organizations. The CMS is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and benefits from membership in the National Guild for Community Arts Education. About CMS
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470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
