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Welcome to the MSU Community Music School
Founded in 1993, the Michigan State University (MSU) Community Music School (CMS) is the outreach division of the MSU College of Music. CMS brings music education and music therapy to those of all ages and abilities within the Greater Lansing community. Founded on the belief that music dramatically enhances the quality of life, CMS offers opportunities for the study, appreciation, and therapeutic use of music while nurturing the musical development of all. At CMS, students and therapy clients are brought together with music professionals, who are committed to sharing their extraordinary gifts by offering accessible and affordable music instruction, music therapy, and performance opportunities for all in our community.
Now enrolling for summer camps
Find a Teacher
Founded in 1993, the Michigan State University (MSU) Community Music School (CMS) is the outreach division of the MSU College of Music. CMS brings music education and music therapy to those of all ages and abilities within the Greater Lansing community. Founded on the belief that music dramatically enhances the quality of life, CMS offers opportunities for the study, appreciation, and therapeutic use of music while nurturing the musical development of all. At CMS, students and therapy clients are brought together with music professionals, who are committed to sharing their extraordinary gifts by offering accessible and affordable music instruction, music therapy, and performance opportunities for all in our community.
We are conveniently located off-campus, on the eastern edge of East Lansing, just north of Burcham Road (map and driving directions) with plenty of free parking.
Important Registration Dates
May 18 - Fall 2009 registration begins for returning students wishing to keep the same teacher, day and time
June 1 - Summer registration begins for all students
June 29 - Fall 2009 registration begins for all returning students
August 17 - Fall 2009 registration begins for new students
Now enrolling for summer camps
CMS will offer seven different camps this summer, including a brand new Rock Band Camp. All are now open for registration. Click here for more information or camp registration forms.
Mary Alice Stollak Farewell Video
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Find a Teacher
Are you looking for an instrument teacher for your child or yourself? This is the right place! We offer lessons on all band and orchestra instruments, piano, voice, guitar, even carillon. To find a teacher, you can call the office to give us information that will help us make a placement, or (even easier) you can try our new online lesson request form, located here. Fill in the form and send it to us, and we'll try to place you with a teacher within 48 hours.
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Are you on facebook? Join the MSU CMS Alumni Group! Log in at www.facebook.com and search for MSU Community Music School. Become a fan of CMS!!!
