Video Game Music

Wednesdays, August 21–December 11, 2024

The Video Game Music class surveys game music from the first synthesized sounds to modern orchestral compositions. Participants will learn the techniques to aurally analyze game music.  

Ila Sharma, instructor 

• Meet the CMS staff

Program Details 

LOCATION — African American and African Studies Community Extension Center (AAAS CEC), classroom 105. 

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

TIMES — The Video Game Music class will meet on Wednesdays from 5–5:50 p.m. on the following dates: 

• August 21, 28
• September 4, 11, 18, 25
• October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• November 6, 13, 20
  • November 27 – Thanksgiving Holiday, no class 
• December 4, 11 

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 — 25

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 = $350
• Multiple students in the same household: $320 per student ($20/class) + $50 administration fee per family (not per student). 
      •    NOTE: Families with multiple students, note that the $50 fee will be a separate product when you pay online with a credit card. 

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, August 11, 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. 

REGISTER TODAY 

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 the Community Music School Store 

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 Video Game Music” on the memo line. 

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