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CMS Conducting Technique Class

CMS Conducting Technique Class

Conducting Technique Class

Sundays, August 31 – December 14, 2025

The Community Music School 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. 

Soojin Lee, instructor 


Program Details 

LOCATION — Timashev Family Music Building

TIMES — The Conducting Technique Class will meet on Sundays from 5–5:50 p.m. on the following dates:

  • August 31
  • September 7, 14, 21, 28
  • October 5, 12, 19, 26
  • November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • December 7, 14

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

Minimum enrollment of two (2) 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, August 24, 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. 

Registration is currently closed

Registration for Summer Session will open in mid-March.

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.

The CMS eStore will open the same date as registration opens.

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 “CMS 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 


What's Next?

During the week before to the Autumn Session, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions for arrival at the Timashev Family Music Building and details for the first class. 


Questions? 

Email the CMS manager, at CommunityMusicSchool@osu.edu or call 614-292-5495.

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