EDUCATION
CMI Ascend Summer Education Program
June 14–25, 2021
CMI’s Summer Education Program is open to Bexar County students ages 8–18. From beginners to advanced players, students will hone their music skills with some of the top artists in the world. The program will conclude with a final concert location and date TBD.
Details
June 14–25, 2021
Location: Virtual and In-Person at Edgewood Fine Arts Academy
Eligibility: Ages 8–18
Experience: Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $300 (financial aid available)
Schedule
Week 1: June 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19. (18 and 20 days off).
Virtual activities: open for everyone> 10-3pm.
In-Person activities: open only for Edgewood students, 4-6:30pm, Edgewood Fine Arts Academy.
Week 2: June 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
In-person activities: open for all, 9-3pm, Edgewood Fine Arts Academy.
Disciplines
- Orchestra Practice
- Sectionals/Group Class
- Voice Class
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory and Ear Training
- String Quartet /Quintet Program
- Conducting Workshop
- Composition Workshop
- Faculty Performances
Instrument Study Offered
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
- Piano
- Voice
ENROLLMENT
Interested in enrollment information?
Fill out and submit this form to be the first to know when enrollment will begin.
Enroll today!
Financial Assistance is available at no cost for students who qualify in Bexar County. If financial aid is needed please indicate appropriately on the application form.
Enrollment Form
Email our Education Advisor, Daniela Diaz, at ddiaz@cmi-sa.org or please call 210.364.3884.
Important Information
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are adding in the social distance standards and safety protocols during the second week of the program. We will conduct instruction in groups of 10 people or less. Each student will have their own music folder, chair and stand. We will maintain a social distance of 6 feet between each student. All people 8 years or older are required to wear a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth at all times.
Enroll in two easy steps!
Financial Assistance is available at no cost for students who qualify in Bexar County. If financial aid is needed please indicate appropriately on the application form.
1. Apply Online
Application period: May4—July 13, 2020.
2. Pay Tuition
ARTIST FACULTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CMI aims to meet and exceed guidelines from the CDC, State of Texas and
City of San Antonio. Please find more information below:
Tobin Center Venue Disease Mitigation Plan
The cost for CMI’s Summer Education Program is $300 for two weeks. Payment can be made through our website or mailed to:
CMI
PO Box 6846
San Antonio, TX 78209
Payment is due no later than June 25, 2021.
In the past the program took place at the Tobin Center – Carlos Alvarez Theatre. However this year’s location is to be announced.
CMI’s Summer Education Program is for two weeks beginning Monday, June 14 and ending Friday, June 25, 2021.
We accept students ages 8-18. Parents with students under 8 years old can contact CMI Education Advisor Daniela Diaz at ddiaz@cmi-sa.org for further information.
Schedule will be 9am–2pm, M|W|F of each week.
Individual and instrument-specific schedules will be customized in advance of the camp start.
Drop off times: 8:15 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Pick up times: 3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Light breakfast will be served and a nutritious to-go lunch will be provided.
We plan to have student and faculty performances. Due to COVID-19, audience and ensemble sizes will be reduced to promote social distancing and healthy environments for all.
Once you submit your application, you will be accepted to participate in the CMI 2021 Summer Education Program. However, we want to have a chance to get to know you before the program starts. You can show us who you are by submitting a video link to the application, or by scheduling an appointment with Daniela Diaz, Education Advisor, at ddiaz@cmi-sa.org.
Tuition assistance is offered for eligible Bexar County students. For more tuition assistance information please refer to the enrollment application.
Absences are allowed only for extenuating circumstances. Only two absences are allowed. If a student misses more than two days, they will not be able to participate for the remainder of the program.
For additional information and questions please call 210.364.3884 or email Daniela Diaz, Education Advisor at ddiaz@cmi-sa.org.
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