Get Started at CMS

CMS registers students for individual lessons on a continuous basis, but the bulk of registration happens the week before each 18-week semester.

Step 1: Complete the Lesson Inquiry Form.

Step 2: A CMS staff member will contact you. CMS has a registration period at the beginning of every semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). During the registration period, students/parents can set up a one-on-one registration session to speak with one of our specialists (Ken, Melissa or Justin). This is where we learn more about the student, their interests, their goals in taking lessons, and their availability so that we can place you with the instructor that best fits your needs. CMS continues to register throughout the entire semester — so don't worry if you miss the registration period. Just complete the Lesson Inquiry Form and one of our staff will contact you.

2023-2024 Lesson Registration Dates:

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CMS registers for Kindermusik and Music for Little Mozarts classes prior to the Fall and Spring Semesters. Registration is now OPEN for the Spring 2024 semester for Kindermusik classes ONLY.  Music for Little Mozarts classes are now CLOSED.

Step 1: Complete the Kindermusik® Registration Form.

Step 2: Once CMS receives a registration form, the primary adult contact for NEW students will receive an email with a student ID number and other important information about how to make payment and complete registration. Please note that registration is not complete and the class time and location will not be reserved until payment is made.

Step 3: Additional information including your Webster University email address (currently needed to access buildings) will be sent to the primary adult contact a week before classes begin.

Open Registration for Kindermusik and Music for Little Mozarts Classes:

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CMS only registers new students for the Suzuki Strings program in September and in January.

Step 1: Complete the Lesson Inquiry Form and indicate your interest in the Suzuki String Program

Step 2: The primary account holder will receive an email with a link to sign up for Suzuki Parent Orientation (there is a $40 fee for Orientation). The Suzuki Parent Orientation Program consists of three sessions, usually on consecutive Saturdays, and is held at the beginning of both the Fall and Spring semesters.

• Session one includes a description of the CMS Suzuki Program, a discussion of the Suzuki philosophy, and demonstration performances by our current Suzuki students.
• Session two includes an observation of group lessons and a discussion about the parents’ role as the home teacher.
• Session three focuses on what to expect at lessons, followed by registration in the Suzuki program.

All three sessions are for parents only and should be attended by the parent who will be the Suzuki practice partner at home. Students are encouraged to attend the group lesson observation during the second session, but childcare will need to be arranged during the parent session. Also during the three-week program, parents and their future Suzuki students are expected to observe at least one individual lesson, which gives our CMS instructors an opportunity to meet prospective students and assess their readiness to begin.

Step 3: Students are registered and begin weekly lessons with their instructor.

 

Suzuki Strings Program Orientation Dates:

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Please complete the Orchestra Program Audition Application.

Click here to see audition requirements.

Step 1: The application period runs April 1–June 30.

Step 2: Prepare for the audition. Click here to see audition requirements. Audition excerpts required for each orchestra will be posted to the website in July.

Step 3: Look for an email from the CMS which will contain your audition date and time slot in early August.

Step 4: Attend your audition. All auditions will be held at the CMS Center at 535 Garden Avenue in Webster Groves.

Step 5: Audition results are sent out in early September.

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Auditions are by appointment.  Please complete the CMS High School Jazz Ensemble Application/inquiry form and you will be contacted by a staff member with more information. Audition requirements are available here.

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The CMS Chamber Music Programs require an audition. Audition requirements are available here.

Step 1: Applications for in-person auditions are accepted April 1 - the end of August. Video auditions will be accepted throughout the academic year. Please complete the CMS Chamber Music Application to receive more information.

Step 2: An email with audition instructions will be sent upon receipt of the application.

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Summer camp registration opens in early January.  Registration deadline for most camps is May 15th.

Step 1: Register for Summer Camps here.

Step 2: Additional information specific to individual summer programs will be sent closer to program dates.