Upcoming Events
June 3-7:
Flute Camp
Public Performance: June 7th 4:00 PM
CMS Concert Hall
June 4 & 5:
Kindermusik Family Adventures Camp Begins
June 8 - 13:
NEW STUDENT Individual Lesson Registration
June 10-14:
String Orchestra Camp
Public Performance: June 14th 11:00 AM
CMS Concert Hall
June 10-14:
Chamber Music Encounter
Public Performance: June 14th 2:00 PM
CMS Concert Hall
June 17-21:
Band Camp
Public Performance: June 21st 1:00 PM
CMS Concert Hall
June 24-28:
MOCM Pro-Am Intensive
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Rader Quartet Wins 2nd at SPSQ and Advances to Fischoff Competition
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The Rader Quartet, a competition group of the CMS Preparatory Program that is jointly sponsored with Chamber Society of St. Louis, had a stunning end to their season by winning second place and the Haydn Prize at the 14th St. Paul String Quartet Competition on April 13th at Hamline University in Minnesota. Members
Theo Bockhorst
, violin,
Ethan Mayer
, violin,
Molly Prow
, viola, and
Alex Cho
, cello received cash prizes, silver medals, and premium editions of Mozart string quartets. The Rader Quartet members are all 17 and just completed their junior year of high school.
CLICK HERE
to see the video of the Fischoff performance
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Some Thoughts Upon My Retirement
by Karl Koesterer
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Dear colleagues:
Yes! After nearly 50 years teaching piano, 38 of which have been at the CMS and Webster University, I have decided that it is time for me to retire. My bucket list continues to grow, and it is time to start whittling it down while I can still walk!
Of course, I will miss my students and teaching. Working with all the different ages, abilities, personalities, etcetera has kept life interesting... and challenging!
I will also miss the CMS and all of you. Walking through these halls and hearing the AWESOME music pouring from your studios has truly been one of the joys of my life. What I wouldn’t have given to have come here as a child!
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Missouri Chamber Music Festival
June 17-22, 2019
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The Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) invites you into expressions of homeland and place, filtered through the lens of live chamber music!
Founded and directed by CMS Faculty member Nina Ferrigno and Scott Andrews, Principal Clarinet of the SLSO, this four-concert series features outstanding performing artists from St. Louis and throughout the nation. Many of the artists are an integral part of our CMS family. You won’t want to miss these local artists who serve as your teachers and coaches, or who have presented masterclasses and recitals at CMS! And, experience the exciting world of chamber music with exceptional musicians from throughout the country.
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CMS Sponsors 2019 Summer Concert Series in Faust Park!
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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.
For more than 32 years, the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce has presented FREE summer concerts to the Chesterfield Community. 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. To kick-off the 32nd Summer Concert Series, there will be an exciting display of fireworks sponsored by J & M Display as well as cake for all at the very first concert! Don't miss out on all the fun to be had! For more information, visit the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce website at:
https://www.chesterfieldmochamber.com/
June 4 | Bob Kuban Band | FIREWORKS
Satchmo's Bar & Grill, St. Louisiana Q, Kona Ice, Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
June 11 | Butch Wax & The Hollywoods
Satchmo's Bar & Grill, St. Louisiana Q, Kona Ice
, Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
June 18 | Volcanic Ash
Sugarfire, Kona Ice
, Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
June 25 | Spectrum
Kona Ice
, Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
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
August 6 | Scott Laytham & Karl Holmes
Satchmo's Bar & Grill, Kona Ice
, Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
August 13 | Billy Peek
Stackhouse, Kona Ice
, Stickman Watermelon Co, S'more of That
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New England Conservatory's Summer Orchestra Institute
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They are especially interested in skilled high school musicians skilled in:
- Violin
- Double bass
- Horn
- Percussion
- Harp
- Viola
This two-week
full symphony orchestra
program is open to intermediate to advanced-level strings, winds, brass, harp and percussion between the age of 13-19. Daily activities include full orchestral rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, chamber music reading/coaching sessions, masterclasses, mock auditions, group reflections on progress, individual practice time, and a final orchestral concert in NEC's historic Jordan Hall.
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Missouri State Solo/Ensemble Festival
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Asher Gunn
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percussion
(Elstner): Gold
Drew Eickel
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percussion
(Elstner): Gold
Tucker Hall
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clarinet
(York-Garesche): Gold
Pablo Buitrago
,
clarinet
(York-Garesche): Gold
Lily Sheets
,
clarinet
(York-Garesche): Silver
Evelyn Kastner
,
clarinet
(York-Garesche): Silver
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Sophie Zucker
,
cello
(Hornberger) principal chair of PARKWAY CENTRAL SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA was given a beautiful solo for the Spring concert and for baccalaureate. She performed cello solo
Bohemian Rhapsody
, and played for an audience of 2000 people. She is a graduate this year, so it was a lovely way for her to end her high school orchestra career. She has been my student since she was a fifth grader, at Green trails elementary. She also performed a quartet piece for solo ensemble and received exemplary!
--Julia Hornberber, cello
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Arianna String Quartet
Bach Society
Cathedral Concerts
Chamber Music Society
Chamber Project St. Louis
CHARIS Women's Chorus
Forte Chamber Orchestra St. Louis
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Gateway Festival Orchestra
Jazz St. Louis
The Kingsbury Ensemble
Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis
New Music Circle
Sheldon Concert Hall
St. Louis Chamber Chorus
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St. Louis Classical Guitar
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Town & Country Symphony
UMSL Touhill Performing Arts Center
Washington University Department of Music
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.
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Community Music School of Webster University | 314-968-5939 | cms@webster.edu| webster.edu/cms
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