Lesson Registration - Academic Year
Welcome to Lessons!
The UNI Community Music School accepts new students throughout the year. We're happy you're here!
- If registering after the academic year has started, students will receive a pro-rated tuition amount.
- Those making monthly payments will pay the pro-rated cost for the first month, followed by monthly payments that match the payment options listed on the pricing sheet.
- A 10% discount on individual lessons is available to current Children's Choir, Community Horn Choir, and New Horizons Band members. Please contact unicommunitymusic@uni.edu for pricing.
Fall
September 31 - December 20, 2025
- week of August 31: Individual and Group Lessons begin as scheduled
- November 23-29: Fall Break - No lessons
- December 13-14: CMS Fall Recital Weekend
Spring
January 25 - May 16, 2026
- week of January 25: Individual and Group Lessons begin as scheduled
- Group piano lessons begin as scheduled
- March 15-21: Spring Break - No Lessons
- May 9-10: CMS Spring Recital Weekend
Summer
June 1 - August 23, 2026
- week of June 1: Summer Lessons start
- TBD: CMS Summer Recital Day
Let's Get Registered for Lessons!
Lesson Registration Information
- If you are a NEW student to the Community Music School, you will be contacted within 5 business days after submitting the lesson registration, by email, to discuss lesson scheduling and teachers.
- Students are placed with an instructor based on the order of enrollment and availability of the instructor.
- If you are a RETURNING student from the summer, your teacher will contact you for scheduling.
Payment Information
- Academic year lessons are 30 weeks.
- Students can register at any time throughout the year.
The Community Music School employees teachers of varying experiences.
- UNI Student (pursuing Bachelor degree) indicated by a *
- Studio Teacher (has earned undergraduate degree or comparable experience) indicated by a #
- Master Teacher (has earned a graduate degree or comparable experience) indicated by a @
Payment Information
- The first payment will be pro-rated based on the date of the first lesson, if starting after the first week of scheduled Academic year lessons.
- You can view a general price list for all of our instructors.
- A 10% discount on individual lessons is available to current Children's Choir, Community Horn Choir, and New Horizons Band members. Please contact unicommunitymusic@uni.edu for pricing.
- After completing the Registration Form, you will receive an invoice via email. At that time, you can submit a payment for the year, or set-up recurring payments.
- Payments will be auto-withdrawn on the first of every month while enrolled in lessons.
- If you wish to apply for a financial aid, please complete the Financial Aid Application (< click on the link and your browser will open an additional window) AND lesson registration.
If you are interested in helping to financially support a student's lessons with CMS, you can make a donation at the UNI Foundation and select account 212456 or 222126. Your donation is greatly appreciated and needed as we work to make music lessons accessible for all members of our community. Any amount is welcomed!
Lesson Registration Information
- If you are a NEW student to the Community Music School, you will be contacted within 5 business days after submitting the lesson registration, by email, to discuss lesson scheduling and teachers.
- Students are placed with an instructor based on the order of enrollment and availability of the instructor.
- If you are a RETURNING student from the summer, your teacher will contact you for scheduling.
Payment Information
- Academic year lessons are 30 weeks.
- Students can register at any time throughout the year.
The Community Music School employees teachers of varying experiences.
- UNI Student (pursuing Bachelor degree) indicated by a *
- Studio Teacher (has earned undergraduate degree or comparable experience) indicated by a #
- Master Teacher (has earned a graduate degree or comparable experience) indicated by a @
Payment Information
- The first payment will be pro-rated based on the date of the first lesson, if starting after the first week of scheduled Academic year lessons.
- You can view a general price list for all of our instructors.
- A 10% discount on individual lessons is available to current Children's Choir, Community Horn Choir, and New Horizons Band members. Please contact unicommunitymusic@uni.edu for pricing.
- After completing the Registration Form, you will receive an invoice via email. At that time, you can submit a payment for the year, or set-up recurring payments.
- Payments will be auto-withdrawn on the first of every month while enrolled in lessons.
- If you wish to apply for a financial aid, please complete the Financial Aid Application (< click on the link and your browser will open an additional window) AND lesson registration.
If you are interested in helping to financially support a student's lessons with CMS, you can make a donation at the UNI Foundation and select account 212456 or 222126. Your donation is greatly appreciated and needed as we work to make music lessons accessible for all members of our community. Any amount is welcomed!