Drake University Community School of Music

06/24/2026

Open enrollment for summer lessons at the Drake University Community School of Music is now underway—all are welcome! 🐾💙

👀 Did you know? Learning music engages multiple areas of the brain at the same time, supporting creativity, problem-solving, listening skills, and confidence.

Lessons are available for all ages and experience levels. We’d love to make music with you this summer!

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📸 Abbie Rodriguez

06/19/2026

06/14/2026

🎶 Sing with us this summer!

Did you know the Drake University Community School of Music also offers private lessons in

🎤 Voice
🎭 Musical Theatre
🎶 Vocal Jazz

Whether you’re new to singing or looking to continue growing your skills, our faculty are excited to work with students of all ages and experience levels.

Summer registration is now open through. We can’t wait to make music with you! 🎵🐾💙

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06/12/2026

One hour of music each week can help students build confidence, creativity, focus, and perseverance that carry into every area of life.

Summer lessons are a great way to keep students engaged, growing, and connected to music while working around camps, vacations, and other summer activities.

Summer registration is now open through the Drake University Community School of Music. 🎶

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📸 Abbie Rodriguez

05/03/2026

Congratulations to Cynthia Giunta and her DUCSOM studio on a beautiful recital and a full house of support! We are proud of each performer for sharing their work and creating such a special afternoon of music.

A nationally acclaimed collaborative pianist, Cynthia has spent over four decades supporting students and faculty across the country. From her as faculty with Drake University Music Department, to her longstanding role as Program Director at Drake University Community School of Music, and a performer with the Des Moines Symphony, her impact runs deep in the Des Moines community.

From performing and lecturing on American music at the United States Embassy in Caracas to collaborations with artists from the Des Moines Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic, her artistry continues to shape musicians across generations. Her performances, often broadcast on public radio and television, reflect the same excellence and care she brings to her students every day.🎶

Register your student for summer lessons today!
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04/08/2026

It’s never too late to start—or start again! Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or returning to something you’ve always loved, there’s a place for you at the Drake Community School of Music.

Our community is made up of learners of all ages and levels, each showing up with curiosity, courage, and a willingness to grow. This is what music looks like—lifelong, evolving, and deeply personal.

We would love for you to become a Drake Bulldog with us! 🐾🎶💙

Enrollment is now open at the Drake University Community School of Music

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🔗 https://www.drake.edu/ducsom/individualinstruction

03/18/2026

🎉 The Artistic Exploration Award is NOW OPEN! We're thrilled to offer $1,000 to an Iowa high school musician to fund a musical experience of their choosing — camps, festivals, performances, you name it.

Eligibility: Iowa resident, grades 9–12, woodwind or brass player.

Deadline: March 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. More details & application can be found on our website. Visit our page for the link.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Hills Bank, for making this possible! 💙

02/18/2026