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Upcoming Events

July 4th
INDEPENDENCE DAY (CMS closed)

July 8 - 19
SUMMER COMPOSITION INTENSIVE
Public Performance:
July 19th 12:00 PM
CMS Concert Hall

July 26th
YPCO and YPSO Audition Applications due
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SAVE THE DATE:

August 3 - 8
Fall Individual Lessons Registration

August 10-17
Kindermusik Demo Days

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UPCOMING DEADLINES:

August 2nd
High School Jazz Ensemble Audition Applications due

August 13th
Kindermusik Early Bird Registration Deadline

August 16th
String Ensemble and String Orchestra Audition Applications due

August 23rd
Preparatory Program Audition Applications due
Thank you, Erin Elstner!
CMS is grateful for Erin Elstner 's ( percussion) 10 years as percussion instructor and director of the CMS Percussion Ensemble . Ms. Elstner will be leaving the CMS this Fall to begin her new position as Associate Director of High School and Middle School Bands for the Ladue School District.

Parents of Ms. Elstner's students frequently commented that she was an incredible instructor and that their sons and daughters flourished under her instruction. She worked many long hours to accommodate all of her students and made every effort to fit as many students into her schedule as possible. Her students' performances were outstanding and reflected her talented and creative instruction. Two of her students will be playing with the 2019-2020 St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and her student Aaron Zoll was one of the recipients of the Artist Presentation Society Scholarship this past Spring.
Welcome to our New Faculty Members!
Dr. Jeffrey Barudin, percussion

READ ABOUT Dr. Barudin
Michael Faris, percussion

READ ABOUT Mr. Faris
Nadine Hur,
flute

READ ABOUT Ms. Hur
VOTE for CMS!
The Community Music School (CMS) of Webster University has been nominated in the Music Instruction category in the 2019 St. Louis Family Favorites Readers' Choice Poll! 

June 19th through July 14th, parents and friends can celebrate the best the St. Louis region has to offer and  VOTE  in the St. Louis Family Favorites Readers' Poll for the Community Music School and many other amazing organizations.

Kudos

The following CMS students participated in the final round and awards ceremony for the 2019 Steinway Junior Piano Competition held on Saturday, June 22nd. Final Round judges included Sean Chen, Amanda Kirkpatrick, and Alla Voskoboynikova. Gold Medal winners also received a cash prize. Jerry Chang won $700 and Hannah Li won $1000.

Division I (ages 9 and under)
Silver:  Aiden Kim  (student of Vera Parkin)
                                                                
Division II (ages 10-13)
Gold: Jerry Chang  (student of Zena Ilyashov)
                
Division III (ages 14-18)
Gold:  Hannah Li  (student of Daniel Schene; CMS Preparatory Program)
The following CMS students will play for the 2019-2020 St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra:

VIOLIN
Theo Bockhorst , co-concertmaster,  violin  (Prep)
Anna Zhong, co-concertmaster,  violin  (Prep)
Ethan Mayer , co-principal 2nd  violin  (Prep)
Katie He , assistant principal 2nd  violin  (Prep)
Daboh Ahn ,  violin  (Prep/YPSO)
Ava Andrews ,  violin  (Prep/YPSO)
Sophia Heaton ,  violin  (YPCO)
Noah Kennedy ,  violin  (Prep/YPSO)
Ava Mandoli ,  violin  (Prep/YPSO)
Kate Reynolds ,  violin  (Prep/YPSO)
Annie Ruan ,  violin  (YPSO)
Bradley Smith ,  violin  (Prep/YPCO)
Lilly Tung ,  violin , (Prep/YPSO)
Ryan Tung ,  violin , (Prep/YPSO)
Daniel Xu ,  violin , (YPSO)
Kevin Zhou ,  violin , (James Czyzewski)

VIOLA
Molly Prow , co-principal,  viola  (Prep)
Junyi Su , co-principal,  viola  (Prep)
Jay Lipsutz , assistant principal,  viola  (Prep)
Olivia Davis ,  viola  (Carolyn Hoyer)
Philip Duchild ,  viola  (Prep)
Linnea Johansen ,  viola  (YPSO)
Jacob Sheldon ,  viola  (Ingrid Popp)
Katie Snelling ,  viola  (Prep)
Andy Zhang ,  viola  (YPSO)

CELLO
Alex Cho , co-principal,  cello  (Cathie Lehr)
Adam Zhao , co-principal,  cello  (David Kim)
Roland LaBonté , assistant principal,  cello  (Prep/YPSO)
Madeline Buchowski ,  cello  (David Kim)
Elinor Dana ,  cello  (Jun Seo)
Daniel Diringer ,  cello  (Cathie Lehr)
Jacob Hinton ,  cello  (David Kim)
Alexander Unseth ,  cello  (David Kim)
Natalie Van Winkle ,  cello  (Cathie Lehr)

BASS
Sammie Lee , co-principal,  bass  (Tim Weddle)
Anushka Dharmasanam ,  bass  (Tim Weddle)
Gabriel Gilbert ,  bass  (Tim Weddle)
Benjamin Wang ,  bass  (YPSO)

FLUTE
Colleen McCracken ,  flute  (YPSO)

OBOE
Nicholas Karr ,  oboe  (YPCO)

CLARINET
Pema Childs ,  clarinet  (YPSO)
Sarah Oziemkiewicz ,  clarinet  (Katie Myler)

HORN
Rafi Brent ,  horn  (John Thomas)
Roshen Chatwal ,  horn  (YPSO)

TROMBONE
Daniel Jung ,  trombone  (YPSO)

PERCUSSION
Asher Gunn ,  percussion  (Erin Elstner)
Aleczander Hines ,  percussion  (Erin Elstner)

SUBSTITUTE
Daniel Byer ,  bassoon  (Donita Bauer)
Ella Chamberlain ,  harp  ( piano with Vera Parkin)
Rachel Li ,  cello  (YPCO)
Grace Lai ,  percussion  (Erin Elstner)
Sophia Davis ,  violin  (YPSO)
Lucy Zhao ,  violin  (YPSO)

From 1994 to 2001, the Community Music School was part of the St. Louis Symphony as the Saint Louis Symphony Community Music School. In 2001, the Community Music School moved to Webster University but the relationship with the St. Louis Symphony remains strong through the Community Partnership program. CMS is proud to have so many students participate in both CMS and SLSYO programs.

Admission into the SLSYO is by audition only and the orchestra consists of 95-100 young musicians ranging in age from 12-22. Youth Orchestra musicians regularly represent more than 40 schools throughout the bi-state region. There are over 2,000 alumni in a wide range of professions, including six current members of the  St. Louis Symphony Orchestra . 

In addition to rehearsing and performing challenging orchestral repertoire under the direction of conductor  Gemma New , musicians receive regular coaching and mentoring from the world-class musicians of the SLSO. The SLSYO presents three free concerts per season in historic Powell Hall.
Jonah Meyer , piano (Butler) passed the Royal Conservatory in Canada's Piano Exam with First Class Honors.
Sonia Bergfeld , trumpet (Souza) is currently attending the Missouri Scholar's Academy at the University of Missouri in Columbia. The session is 3 weeks long and involves studying various academics and also playing jazz and classical chamber music.
Daniel Diringer , cello (Lehr) won First Prize in the 2019 Great Composers Competition, Best Brahms Performance Competition Series, Age Group IV (age 14-16).
CMS Advisory Board Member Honored
CMS Advisory Board Member, Don W. Cook Sr. , Ed.D. was honored with the SLU School of Education Alumni Merit Award at a special recognition dinner with University leaders in May.

Mr. Cook holds two patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and his company has been recognized as one of the Top 25 African American Companies in St. Louis, due in part to its practice of giving back to the community and supporting mentorships.

Mr. Cook also co-founded a mentorship program for middle school African American boys in the Parkway School District. Cook serves on the Lincoln University Board of Curators and the Missouri Workforce Development Board.

An accomplished saxophonist who plays with the New Sunny Mount Baptist Church Choirs and the Jazz Edge Orchestra, Cook also serves on the advisory boards for the Webster University Community Music School and the H.E.A.L. Center for the Arts.
Welcome Helenna Marie Flo!

Please welcome Helenna Marie, born to Hannah (former CMS Ensembles Representative) and John Flo in June!
Congratulations Sarah (Gallaher) and Matt McGuirk!
Opportunities
St. Louis Classical Guitar
Summer Teacher Training
July 11 - 13
Hilton Garden Inn Airport
A 3-day workshop with the expert music educators and trainers of Austin Classical Guitar and GuitarCurriculum.com with active learning and practice teaching tailored to your individual needs. New and veteran teacher tracks provided.

Topics include: Curriculum and repertoire, conducting, rehearsal techniques, private and small group guitar lessons, advanced guitar ensemble direction, classroom management and more. Covers all general music essential knowledge and skills for elementary, middle and high school with a focus on creative expression in instrumental performance.

Concerts in St. Louis
CMS Sponsors 2019 Summer Concert Series in Faust Park!
The CMS is thrilled to be a new member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and to participate as a Bronze sponsor of their 32nd annual Summer Concert Series in Faust Park. Concerts take place in the large field just beyond the trees in the Leon Strauss Center's backyard.

Join us! Concert-goers can purchase soda, beer, wine, popcorn, candy and snacks at the Chamber's concession stand. Food trucks and local restaurants also provide a variety of dining choices.

Family fun also includes The  Commerce Bank Kid's Zone featuring the Bubble Bus, a rock climbing wall, face painting, balloon twisting, and laser tag!

Gates open at 5:30 and the concerts start at 7:00 p.m. July concerts include:

July 9 | Everyday People
Walnut Grill, Kona Ice , Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
July 16 | Fanfare
Sugarfire, Kona Ice , Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
July 23 | Abbey Road Warriors
Stackhouse, St. Louisiana Q, Kona Ice , Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
July 30 | Trilogy
Sugarfire, Kona Ice , Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That

Arianna String Quartet
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Bach Society
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Cathedral Concerts
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Chamber Music Society
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Chamber Project St. Louis
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CHARIS Women's Chorus
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Forte Chamber Orchestra St. Louis
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Gateway Festival Orchestra
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Jazz St. Louis
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The Kingsbury Ensemble
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Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis
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New Music Circle
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Sheldon Concert Hall
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St. Louis Chamber Chorus
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St. Louis Classical Guitar
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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
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Town & Country Symphony
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UMSL Touhill Performing Arts Center
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Washington University Department of Music
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Webster University Department of Music
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Community Music School of Webster University | 314-968-5939 
 
Our Locations:
CMS Center (headquarters), 535 Garden Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119
Strauss Center (in Faust Park), 14941 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017
Holy Communion (University City), 7401 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130 


The Community Music School is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and is a certified member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. The Community Music School receives assistance from the Arts and Education Council of Greater Saint Louis.
 
Thank you to the many individual donors, alumni, and parents who support the Community Music School programs through annual gifts.  
Community Music School of Webster University | 314-968-5939 | cms@webster.edu| webster.edu/cms