Community Music School

810 2nd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

The Community Music School (CMS) is a non-degree granting outreach program for the University of Alabama School of Music. The CMS serves students of all ages and levels of ability from West Alabama. An accredited member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, the 50 member CMS faculty is comprised of School of Music faculty, select graduate and undergraduate students, and credentialed professionals from the community. Over 500 students receive private and group instruction on wind, brass, string, piano, harp, organ, guitar, drums, voice, and composition/theory. The CMS also features a thriving Early Music Enrichment program for children ages birth7 years. Ensembles include the Adult String Orchestra, Campus Orchestra, and various chamber ensembles. Lessons, classes and ensembles are open for enrollment year-round, with summer options also including a strings camp (Middle School/High School).