Community Music Programs Offered for Fall
Community Music School (CMS) fall programs are now open. This semester, we have something for everyone, from age 3 to 103. Whether you are brand-new to expressing yourself musically or ready to stretch yourself in new skills and directions, CMS is here to help you find your voice. Some classes begin next week, so check them out today!
- Children's Choir (Sept. 7 - May 5)
- Now in two locations: U of A Campus and Bentonville - all singing voices welcome - grades 2 - 12 - meets weekly in person - auditions end Sept. 1
- Jazz Blues Ensemble (Sept. 7 - Dec. 7)
- Group class to learn essentials - intergenerational, for ages 11 to adult - meets weekly - in-person and online options - all instruments welcome - no audition required
- Jazz Repertoire Ensemble (Sept. 7 - Dec. 7)
- Intergenerational group class - ages 11 to adult - advanced-level - meets weekly - in-person or online - all instruments welcome
- AR Gospel Chorale (Sept. 9 - Dec. 9)
- Community choir featuring Black Gospel music - open to all singers ages 16 to adult - no audition required - directed by Grammy Music Educator of the Year Dr. Jeffrey Murdock - meets weekly in person
- BaZOOMing with Dr. Uribe (Sept. 14 - Dec. 7)
- Monthly discussions for bassoonists of all ages and skill levels - meets online
- Musical Foundations (Sept. 27 - Nov. 15)
- Group class for ages 3 - 5 - meets weekly in person - preparation for private study on any instrument
- AR Woodwind & Horn Workshop (Oct. 30)
- Halloween edition! Day of woodwind and French horn learning and performance - grades 6 - 12 - in person
- AR All-Region Band Clinics (Dec. 4)
- Free audition preparation clinics - junior and senior high band students - led by U of A faculty
- Private Lessons: Traditional or Suzuki Method
- Start any time - instructors matched to your goals and level - lessons in person or online
Details and registration information for all events found at cms.uark.edu.
The Community Music School is housed in the Department of Music. We provide high-quality music instruction for students of all ages and ability levels in both individual and group formats through year-round, non-credit, music making opportunities. CMS offers fun, student-driven community music programs for all, in a safe and inclusive environment. Our community invites and celebrates your unique experiences, heritage and reality.
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Contacts
Kim Jones, director
Community Music School
479-575-6491,
kimj@uark.edu
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