Welcome
Welcome to The Community Music School (CMS) at The Ohio State University. Our mission is to provide high-quality music education to individuals of all ages and abilities, diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and differing educational goals, and to serve our neighbors in Central Ohio. Come learn in a friendly, supportive environment that encourages a lifelong enjoyment of music.
Angela Heck Mueller, manager
Community Music School
Michael Ibrahim, director
The Ohio State University School of Music
- Below, find information about various aspects of the CMS. If you do not find what you need, please contact Angela Heck Mueller.
2024 Summer Sessions Calendar
Summer Session
Begins Tuesday, May 7
Summer Recitals
August 14, 2024 in the Timashev Recital Hall. Times will vary by instrument.
Summer Session closings — No lessons. Make-ups available.
- May 6, 2024
- May 25–27 — Memorial Day Weekend
- June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
- July 4 — Independence Day
Autumn Session
August 20–December 15
Registration for autumn session opens July 15, 2024.
Instruments and Materials
Instruments may be purchased or rented from local instrument and music stores and will be provided for participants who receive financial aid.
Participants are responsible for purchasing their own materials, i.e. music, metronome, notebook, as recommended by their instructor.
Student Expectations • Progress • Parent's Role
PARENTS. Parent attendance in private lessons is welcomed and encouraged, but not required. Written progress will be shared with participants enrolled in lessons and communicated verbally to participants and parents at the end of each lesson.
PROGRESS. Musical outcomes are dependent upon consistent daily practice in an appropriate environment. The following is expected from all participants enrolled in lessons, classes and ensembles: an instrument in good repair; a practice setting free from distractions; an established practice routine of a length suitable for the participant's age/level (30-45 minutes per day for elementary participants; 45–90 minutes per day for intermediate participants and above); parental involvement in practice sessions, when applicable; and consistent attendance.
EXPECTATIONS.
- Attend all lessons, classes and ensembles on time.
- Behave respectfully towards staff, instructors, participants, facilities, classroom materials, instruments and equipment.
- Bring all music and required materials to each lesson, class and ensemble rehearsal.
- Meet daily practice goals.
- Have fun!
Contact and Emergency Information
EMERGENCIES
If a life-threatening emergency occurs, staff/instructors will care for the participant call 911 immediately, call the parent/guardian (if applicable) or emergency contact, and alert the CMS Manager. If a non-life-threatening emergency occurs, staff/instructors will immediately contact parents (if applicable) or an emergency contact, and alert the CMS Manager. First Aid kits are available on site when needed.
If faced with a potentially dangerous situation or potential criminal activity, staff/instructors will remove participants and immediately call law enforcement (911 or The Ohio State University Police Department: 614-292-2121), call the parent/guardian (if applicable) or emergency contact, and alert the CMS Manager.
General Questions and Problem Solving
Most concerns regarding instruction should first be addressed to the instructor.
For questions, more information, to request a specific offering, or if issues are not satisfactorily resolved or addressed, please contact Angela Heck Mueller at heckmueller.1@osu.edu to discuss any remaining concerns.
Statement of Diversity
Like the School of Music, the Community Music School is committed to building a diverse staff for the highest quality workforce and to accepting a student body which reflects human diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination. This commitment is both a moral imperative consistent with an intellectual community that celebrates individual differences and diversity, as well as a matter of law. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited.