University of Delaware Community Music School

University of Delaware Community Music School

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CMS connects UD Music Majors & Faculty with the local community through enriching music experiences. We also offer many summer camps and specialized workshops.

The University of Delaware Community Music School (UDCMS) is the outreach program of the University of Delaware Department of Music. For nearly 20 years the ​UDCMS has provided a wide variety of music instruction options for more than 500 students a year. Our current programs include private study instruction with a wide-range of instructors from students in the Department of Music to professional

04/20/2026

Thank you to Dr. Danny Stevens, Director, UD School of Music, for reminding our students that they are in the right place!

03/12/2026

The sun is setting on the CMS Summer Camp Early Bird discount! Sign up by 3/15 to get 10% off your tuition! (Musical Theatre camps do not qualify for discounts but needs-based Financial Aid is available.)

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03/09/2026

One week left to get 10% off your camp tuition for Summer 2026! (Discounts do not apply to musical theatre camps although needs-based financial aid is available.) Join the fun!



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02/23/2026

Who else is ready for springtime when we can be out amongst the flowers again? For now, stay cozy at home and go practice!

Private Study teachers will communicate with families to either offer a virtual lesson or to reschedule an in-person lesson. Be safe, everyone!

02/15/2026

Our hearts are full on this Valentine’s weekend as our STELLAR Group Class teachers spent an evening brainstorming how to help their students LEARN THROUGH PLAY!

Stay tuned to see the fun board games that each group created!

02/05/2026

“Community” - it’s not just part of our name, it’s what we’re about. It’s why we do what we do. From giving our COMMUNITY of UD students professional teaching experience, to enriching our local COMMUNITY with meaningful music experiences, to being a COMMUNITY of artists & creators…there’s just so much JOY in our classrooms & connections.

We invite YOU to be a part of the UD COMMUNITY Music School! Registration for Spring & Summer 2026 is now open! Come join the fun where we work hard and are kind to others.

01/30/2026

Hey Blue Hen fans…spread the word about our high school a Capella group, the Hentatonix! (See what we did there?!) Come learn from, and sing side-by-side with our UD voice majors!

Registration link in bio! Classes resume on 2/14!

01/28/2026

Do you or your child enjoy tinkering around with music technology? Join the CMS Digital Music class, where participants will use online Digital Audio Workstations and MIDI keyboards to create their own masterpieces! Past projects have included video game inspired music, live recordings, sampling, beatmaking, and student-led creations. Class is customized to students’ interests and no prior experience is needed. Open to students in grade 5 (must be 10 years old at start of class) to adults.

See link in bio for more info!

01/26/2026

You can count on the CMS teachers to give your children individual attention while also showing them how to work together toward ensemble goals. With an average 7:1 student to teacher ratio, our youngest musicians receive personalized musical guidance which is key in these developmental years!

Join us at CMS…the most friendly and welcoming place on campus!

01/25/2026

Snow, sleet, and ice…sounds like the perfect recipe for a stay-home day (or two)!

UPDATE: UD campus will now be closed through 1/26/26. Private Study lessons can either be done via UD zoom or rescheduled. Stay warm, stay safe…and make some music at home!

01/25/2026

Grab your snacks and let’s go! Get those registrations in for the spring semester!

Private Lessons, Musical Theatre, Vocal Ensembles, Ukulele, Sweet Beats, Digital Music, Music for Young Minds, Music Theory…there’s something for everyone, infants to 100+!

Registration link in bio! The fun resumes in February!

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01/25/2026

Learning through play is the CMS way…especially at Sweet Beats where kids explore instruments, create through dramatic play, move to music, and sing with friends!

Whether your 1st - 5th grader loves music class or has never been to one before, they’re welcome to learn with us!

Saturday morning classes resume on 2/14/26. Registration link in bio!

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100 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
19716