The CMS Conducting Technique Class will teach conducting techniques and music theory for conducting elements. Participants will learn basic posture, beating and rehearsal technique, leadership on the podium, fundamentals of score study and leadership training. 

Jae Park, instructor 

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Program Details 

LOCATION — Timashev Family Music Building

• 1900 College Rd., Columbus, 43210
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TIMES — The Conducting Technique Class will meet on Sundays from 1–1:50 p.m. on the following dates:

• January 12, 19, 26
• February 2, 9, 16, 23
• March 2, 9, 23, 30
  • March 16 — Spring Break. No class, no make-up.
• April 6, 13, 20, 27
• May 4

Class cancellation policy — In a weather emergency, the class will occur online and will not be made up in-person or refunded. 

ELIGIBILITY — Students in grades 7–12 and adults 

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT — 27

Participants are enrolled in order of date and time their registration is received. Register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. If you have been placed on a waitlist, we ask that you do not show up for the class unless we notify you of an opening. Registration and payment must be completed before a student can attend. 

Minimum enrollment of fifteen (15) participants is required for the class. This class is subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met. If the class is cancelled due to low enrollment, students will be notified in advance and payment will be refunded. 

Tuition

• Single student per household: $320 ($20/class) + $30 administrative fee per student (not per offering, in the event of participation in more than one).
• Multiple students in the same household: $320 per student ($20/class) + $50 administration fee per family (not per student). 

The administrative fee will be a separate product when you pay online with a credit card. Place both your selected product(s) and the administrative fee into your cart to check out. 

What is the administrative fee? 
Administrative fees cover the cost of administration, registration, instructor background checks, recital costs, etc. Charging this fee, including the discounted version for families with multiple students enrolled, allows us to set the per class fee at a competitive market rate. 

Interested in Financial Aid? 

Registration

DEADLINE — Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024

STEP 1 — Complete and submit the online registration form. If you feel you qualify and are interested in applying for Financial Aid, indicate this on your registration form. 

Class Registration Form

STEP 2 —If you indicate interest in Financial Aid on your registration, you will be provided with an application. DO NOT proceed to STEP 3 (tuition payment) until you receive confirmation of aid.

STEP 3 — Submit payment. 

To pay online with a credit card (preferred), use the link provided in your registration confirmation OR use the link below. 

Shortly after submitting payment, you will receive an email confirming the transaction. 

Pay online at CMS eStore

NOTE — The payment works best on a computer (PC or Mac). 
MAC USERS — Use Chrome, not Safari. 

To pay by check: 

Make check payable to The Ohio State University. Print “Conducting Technique Class” on the memo line. 

Mail to: 
Ohio State Community Music School 
ATTN: Fiscal Officer 
110 Weigel Hall 
1866 College Rd. 
Columbus, OH 43210