Sight Singing

Wednesdays, January 14–May 6, 2026

The Community Music School (CMS) Sight Singing class teaches participants how to improve listening skills to better understand music theory concepts. It includes reading and performing various rhythmic patterns, including different note durations and time signatures. Participants will learn how to identify and sing intervals, such as seconds, thirds, and leaps, and sing melodies using different scales and modes. Participants will also learn how to aurally recognize and perform basic harmonic progressions and chord structures.

Tirzah Washington, instructor 

• Meet the CMS staff

Program Details 

LOCATION — African American and African Studies Community Extension Center (AAAS CEC)

• 905 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, 43203
• Parking is available in the front and back of the building

TIMES — The Sight Singing class will meet on Wednesdays from 7–7:50 p.m. on the following dates: 

• January 14 (Virtual Class), 21, 28
• February 4,  11, 18, 25
• March 4, 11, 25
  • March 18 — Spring Break. No Make-up.
• April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• May 6

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

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT — 50

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 five (5) 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).
  • Payable only once, regardless of the number of classes taken.

Interested in Financial Aid? 

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. 

Registration

DEADLINE — Sunday, January 11, 2026

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

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

The payment link will be available here in March. 
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 Sight-Singing” on the memo line. 

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