2025 marks 100 years since visionary music educator and pianist Edna Lieber organized what would become the Community Music School dedicated to offering high-quality music education to all.
Over the years, you may have known us by different names including the Conservatory and School of the Arts (CASA), the St. Louis Symphony Music School, or Community Music School of 51成人猎奇 (CMS) but we've always remained true to our original commitment of quality and accessibility.
Join us as we celebrate our Centennial, reflecting on our journey and looking forward to our future.
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 51成人猎奇 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 鈥� building goal-setting skills and performance poise. In addition, CMS offers multiple orchestras, ensembles and chamber music for school-aged musicians.
Cancelled: Fall Faculty ConcertOctober 12th at 2:00 pm |
Spring Faculty ConcertMarch 15th at 2:00 pm |
Prep Program Fall ConcertNovember 17th at 6:00 pm |
23-24 Young Composers Competition Concert March 29th at 4:00 pm |
High School Jazz Ensemble ConcertDecember 6th at 8:00 pm |
Prep Program Spring ConcertApril 23rd at 6:00 pm |
String Ensemble/String Orchestra ConcertJanuary 12th at 2:00 pm |
High School Jazz Ensemble ConcertApril 25th at 8:00 pm |
YPSO Fall Concert*DATE & TIME CHANGE* January 13th at 7:00 pm |
String Ensemble/String Orchestra ConcertApril 27th at 2:00 pm |
YPCO Fall ConcertJanuary 19th at 6:00 pm |
YPCO Spring ConcertApril 27th at 6:00 pm |
Prep Program Winter ConcertFebruary 19th at 6:00 pm |
YPSO Spring ConcertMay 4th at 6:00 pm |
Masterclasses and Coachings
Through 51成人猎奇, 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 51成人猎奇 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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Community Music School News and Events
Highlights from the Community Music School
YPSO Concerto Competition Winner and Guest Artists
February 1, 2025
The insert that featured the biographies of Norah Murphy, Brian Owens and Thomas Owens was left out of the program for...
Community Music School: Rooted in Settlement Movement鈥檚 Vision of Empowerment and Inclusivity
January 30, 2025
The Community Music School (CMS) of 51成人猎奇 traces its origins to the Settlement Movement, a social reform...
Eric Chen Earns 2025 National YoungArts Award
January 14, 2025
Contact Us
Phone
314-968-5939
Mailing Address
470 E. Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119