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What is the Community Music School?

The Community Music School at BKCM provides music instruction in a wide variety of instruments, genres and ensemble types. We offer private and group lessons as well as ensemble performance opportunities on a tuition-based model, and we strive to provide financial assistance when possible as part of our commitment to our mission. We invite you to explore our offerings and connect with us to register!

CMS Private Lessons, Classes & Ensembles

GROUP CLASSES

Ages 5 to Adult

The Community Music School offers a myriad of group classes that range from theory and composition to beginner instruction in a group setting on piano, guitar and voice. While not specifically designed for performance, our group classes all make room for participatory learning, often with hands-on instruction and opportunities for performing on an instrument, singing or composing for an ensemble.

ENSEMBLES

Ages 9 to Adult

We offer a wide range of ensembles at the Community Music School that are designed to be taken alongside private lessons or on their own. Students join a community of other players interested in a particular genre, with options for all ages, instruments and experience levels. Many of our ensembles include a placement audition to make sure we have the best possible fit for the students’ level and experience.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Ages 6 months to 6 Years

BKCM’s Early Childhood offerings are designed to set every young learner on a lifelong musical journey. Our teachers are committed to best practices in early childhood music and development. From caregiver and child classes to students’ first experience with instrumental instruction, our early childhood program is comprehensive and sequential.

CMS Registration & Tuition (2024-25)

BKCM FeesJuly 2024-June 2025*

$45 Registration Fee
The registration fee is an administrative fee charged once per family per school year upon registration.

$45 Payment Plan Fee
Students who choose to enroll using one of our automatic payment plan options must provide a valid credit card for all scheduled installment payments. The Payment Plan Fee is charged once per school year, per family. There are no payment plan options for summer camp.* 

$45 Missed Payment Fee/Returned Check Fee
Installment payments not made on or before the scheduled due date are subject to a Missed Payment Fee. The Missed Payment Fee is only charged once per missed payment date, per family unit. If a check provided for payment is deposited by BKCM then returned by the bank for non-payment, the payer will be charged a Returned Check Fee.

* For Summer 2025 registration fees, click here.

Payment Plan Options

Payment Plan Policies
Your first installment is due at the time of registration. Monthly payments are prorated based on when you register. `

Annual Half and Half
50% at time of registration and 50% on January 16th

Fall Semester Monthly Installment Plan
First payment due at the time of the registration and the final payment is charged on November 16th

Annual and Spring Monthly Installment Plan
First payment due at the time of the registration and the final payment is charged on April 16th

Community Music School Core Values

JOY

Our students are excited, curious and open to new experiences. 

CREATIVITY

Our faculty and students are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and develop independence through musical enrichment. Students cultivate personal expression and are empowered to find their individual voice.

QUALITY

We support both students and faculty in their goals for musical development and artistic achievement. We embrace new challenges and develop tools to reflect and assess their progress.

PERSEVERANCE

Students, faculty and caregivers model supportive behavior, resilience and patience.