Teachers & Staff
The variety of engaging music experiences at CMS are taught and led by a variety of dedicated music educators.
Our teachers, directors, and volunteers include UNI students, faculty, staff, alumni, and professional musicians and teachers in the community. CMS teachers benefit from having the opportunity to work in a variety of teaching environments and enjoy interacting with and instructing members of differing populations in the Cedar Valley.
- Our staff is passionate about teaching and music! We believe that music should be accessible to everyone and work their best to meet each student where they are on their musical journey.
- CMS teachers and directors enjoy working with each of their students, regardless of what musical path a student is pursuing.
- CMS employs a combination of teachers and directors who are professional performers and educators, as well as student teachers who are currently pursuing a degree in music at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music.
- All CMS teachers, directors, and staff that work students and participants under the age of 18 are required to successfully pass a criminal background check annually.
- Payment for Community Outreach Programs should be registered and paid for through their respective program. This is the only way to ensure that you are taking lessons with a qualified instructor who has been approved by the University of Northern Iowa School of Music. Please note that teaching privately within UNI School of Music facilities, outside a UNI Community Outreach Program violates university policy.
