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The Community Music School of Webster University offers multiple opportunities for musicians from around the St. Louis area to play together in an inclusive environment where they feel valued for their contributions as musicians and creative individuals. Our sequential orchestra program ushers young musicians through multiple levels, enhancing students’ skills beyond individual performance and supporting the education process in school music programs. Additional ensembles and other special group programs give students opportunities to advance their skills collaboratively in smaller groups.

Why Join a CMS Ensemble?• Students receive high-quality musical instruction

from top conductors. • Students learn and perform challenging and

diverse musical literature outside their own school or private study.

• Students receive sectional coaching from experienced professional musicians.

• Students meet and socialize with peers from all over the St. Louis area in a team-building setting outside their own school or community.

Musician Expectations Applicant Requirements: Membership in the CMS orchestra and ensembles program is by audition for both new and returning students. Applicants must participate in their school orchestra/band program on the same instrument on which they audition for CMS programs. This policy is waved only when no orchestra or band program exists. Commitment: Acceptance into a CMS ensemble requires a full year commitment for all events from September through May. Musicians are expected to attend weekly rehearsals, scheduled sectionals, practice music outside of the weekly rehearsals, attend dress rehearsals, and attend all performances. Principal players have additional responsibilities. Seating may rotate throughout the year. Policies: Musicians and parents will receive a handbook detailing all policies and will be required to read and sign a document stating they have read and understand all policies. The CMS Director has ultimate authority regarding auditions, seating, financial aid, scholarships, evaluations, and awards.

Financial Aid Thanks to the generosity of our funders over our 90-year history, the Community Music School can offer financial assistance and scholarships to students based on financial need. In addition, CMS offers discounts for endangered-instrument study.

Information and Applications are available at

webster.edu/cms

The Community Music School of Webster University offers multiple opportunities for musicians from around the St. Louis area to play together in an inclusive environment where they feel valued for their contributions as musicians and creative individuals. Our sequential orchestra program ushers young musicians through multiple levels, enhancing students’ skills beyond individual performance and supporting the education process in school music programs. Additional ensembles and other special group programs give students opportunities to advance their skills collaboratively in smaller groups.

Why Join a CMS Ensemble?• Students receive high-quality musical instruction

from top conductors. • Students learn and perform challenging and

diverse musical literature outside their own school or private study.

• Students receive sectional coaching from experienced professional musicians.

• Students meet and socialize with peers from all over the St. Louis area in a team-building setting outside their own school or community.

Musician Expectations Applicant Requirements: Membership in the CMS orchestra and ensembles program is by audition for both new and returning students. Applicants must participate in their school orchestra/band program on the same instrument on which they audition for CMS programs. This policy is waved only when no orchestra or band program exists. Commitment: Acceptance into a CMS ensemble requires a full year commitment for all events from September through May. Musicians are expected to attend weekly rehearsals, scheduled sectionals, practice music outside of the weekly rehearsals, attend dress rehearsals, and attend all performances. Principal players have additional responsibilities. Seating may rotate throughout the year. Policies: Musicians and parents will receive a handbook detailing all policies and will be required to read and sign a document stating they have read and understand all policies. The CMS Director has ultimate authority regarding auditions, seating, financial aid, scholarships, evaluations, and awards.

Financial Aid Thanks to the generosity of our funders over our 90-year history, the Community Music School can offer financial assistance and scholarships to students based on financial need. In addition, CMS offers discounts for endangered-instrument study.

STRING ENSEMBLE (SE) STRING ORCHESTRA (SO) YOUNG PEOPLE’S YOUNG PEOPLE’S YOUNG PEOPLE’S Joanne Keefe, Conductor Nancy Daby, Conductor CONCERT ORCHESTRA SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA (YPCO) ORCHESTRA (YPSO) PERCUSSION (YPOP) Patrick Jackson, Conductor Patrick Jackson, Conductor Michael Faris, Director

Violin, Viola, Cello Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Orchestral Percussion Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba Instruments

Beginning String Ensemble. Emphasizes reading and ensemble skills. Members must have a thorough knowledge of first position, letter names of notes, and have good left- and right-hand playing positions and ability to play in tune.

Intermediate String Orchestra. Builds on and refines skills learned in SE; emphasizes ensemble playing and literature. Bowing techniques include off the string playing, playing at the frog; Violinists need knowledge of third position, 1st violinist occasional fourth and fifth position. Cellists required to shift. Strong preparation for YPCO.

Full Orchestra. Emphasizes development of ensemble skills, intonation, rhythm, and sight-reading, performs original and arranged orchestral literature. Past repertoire includes: Die Fledermaus Overture-Strauss (ed. Kennedy), Finale to Symphony No. 5-Shostakovich (arr. Bulla), and An American in Paris Suite-Gershwin (arr. Whitney).

Advanced Full Orchestra. Builds on and refines skills learned in YPCO; performs orchestral literature in its original form. Past repertoire includes: Beethoven Symphony No. 5, Bizet Symphony No. 1, and movements from Copland’s Rodeo. All members are eligible and invited to audition for the YPSO Concerto Competition.

Percussionists for the YPCO and YPSO ensembles; One-on-one/small group coaching; large ensemble rehearsals; emphasizes fluency, proficiency and technique on orchestral percussion.

DESCRIPTION

AGES Average age 7-10 years Average age 9-14 years Students through high school

TUITION Annual tuition is $450 ($225 per semester) Annual tuition is $570 ($285 per semester) Annual tuition: $342 ($171 per semester)

APPLICATION May 1, 2021 Applications open online; July 23, 2021 Applications due May 1, 2021 Applications open online; July 23, 2021 Applications due

AUDITIONS Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29, 2021. 1-6pm Auditions will be held online at the CMS Center, 535 Garden Ave.

AUDITIONREQUIREMENTSDetailed information on website

• Scales (1 octave)• Unaccompanied solo of student’s choice• Assigned excerpts

• Scales (2 octaves)• Unaccompanied solo of student’s choice• Assigned excerpts

• Scales (3 octaves)• Unaccompanied solo of student’s choice• Assigned excerpts

• Major/minor scales, 2 octaves• Snare drum closed and open rolls• Mallet solo of performer’s choice

WEEKLYREHEARSALSat CMS Center

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, beginning September 22, 2021 Please arrive early for tuning

Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30pm, beginning September 22, 2021 Please arrive early for tuning

Thursdays, 4:15-6:15pm beginning September 30, 2021Please arrive early for tuning

Mondays, 4:15-6:15pm beginning September 20, 2021Please arrive early for tuning

Thursdays, 4:15-6:15pm beginning November 1, 2021

DRESSREHEARSALS

Saturday, January 15, 2022, 9-10amSaturday, April 30, 2022, 9-10am

Saturday, January 15, 2022, 10:15-11:45amSaturday, April 30, 2022, 10:15-11:45am

Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2-4pmSaturday, April 30, 2022, 2-4pm

Saturday, January 15, 2022, 2-4pmSaturday, April 30, 2022, 2-4pm

Same as YPCO or YPSO (based on group assignment).

CONCERTS Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 2pmSunday, May 1, 2022 at 2pm

Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 2pmSunday, May 1, 2022 at 2pm

Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 6pmSunday, May 1, 2022 at 6pm

Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 6pmSunday, May 8, 2022 at 6pm

Information and Applications are available at

webster.edu/cms

PREPARATORY PROGRAM (PREP)Davin Rubicz, Artistic Director

AGES 9-12 grade. Younger students may apply with a recommendation letter from their teacher.

TUITION Annual tuition is $960

APPLICATION May 1, 2021 Applications open online; August 20, 2021 Applications due

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (auditions by video) Detailed information on website

• All major scales and melodic minor scales • Two contrasting solo pieces (not to exceed 10-minutes total) • Sight-reading excerpts assigned by jurors

WEEKLY REHEARSALS Wednesdays, 6-9pm and additional weekly chamber group coaching

START DATE October 4, 2021

CONCERTS Sunday, November 21, 2021; Wednesday, February 23, 2022; Sunday, April 24, 2022

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Piano

The Preparatory Program (Prep) is the pinnacle of the CMS sequential music education program offering high-caliber instruction from professional musicians, meaningful real-world performance opportunities, artistic mentoring, and a comprehensive curriculum. It is an intensive program devoted to developing the whole musician - positioning graduates for a lifetime of arts-rich success and well-being. Program includes weekly chamber music coaching on advanced repertoire, performance opportunities, mentorship, theory, multi-track recording, and special guest artist events.

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE (HSJE)Nick Savage, Ensemble Director Paul DeMarinis, Educational Director

Brass, Woodwind, and String instruments plus a rhythm section of Guitar, Vibraphone, Piano, Drum Set, Latin Percussion, and Bass (electric or acoustic)

Webster University, well-known for its innovative jazz studies program, offers a program for rising young jazz musicians to work on improvisation, ensemble interaction, and personal musicianship. This program is administered in partnership with the Community Music School.

AGES 8th grade through high school

TUITION Annual tuition is $510

APPLICATION May 1, 2021 Applications open online; July 23, 2021 Applications due

AUDITIONS

Auditions are by appointment

AUDITION REQUIREMENTSDetailed information on website

Two pieces including a 12-bar blues

WEEKLY REHEARSALSTuesdays, 4:15-6:15pm

START DATEAugust 24, 2021

CONCERTSFriday, December 10, 2021 and Friday, April 22, 2022

Webster GrovesMailing address: 470 E. LockwoodBuilding address: 535 Garden Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119314-968-5939

Chesterfield (at Faust Park)Leon R. Strauss Center14941 Olive Blvd.Chesterfield, MO 63017636-537-1601