Join our ETSU Community Music School!
Registration for the CMS Spring 26 semester is OPEN!!!
Returning students should register and pay by December 20, 2025. New student applications will be accepted until January 5, 2026. Applications for orchestras, ensembles or group classes will be accepted until January 15, 2026.
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Please Contact musicschool@etsu.edu if you have any questions or issues with the application process.
Click below for more information about tuition, scholarships, and financial support.
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Tuition Information
Tuition is billed on a per-semester basis. Payment plans may be available only in extenuating circumstances and should be discussed with the Community Music School Executive Aide (musicschool@etsu.edu). If a payment plan is approved, lessons will discontinue immediately if a payment is missed. Full payment policies can be found on our Student Policies page.In addition to the tuition listed below, there is a one-time New Student Fee of $50, $25 of which is NON-refundable and is due at the time of submission of a new student application. All remaining tuition and fees are due by the stated deadline before classes commence. No lessons will be given unless payment is made.
Semester schedules typically follow the ETSU Academic Calendar, however some extensions to lesson terms can be made with prior arrangement through the teacher and pre-payment to the administrator. Private lesson times are arranged between the student and the instructor and are held weekly on the ETSU campus according to the ETSU academic calendar.
Tuition for Private Lessons:Students can choose from lesson packages for more flexibility in cost and scheduling. Tuition for each lesson package per semester is listed below. Lessons are scheduled across the semester based on the ETSU academic calendar and are arranged between the student and instructor.
30 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $225/semester
30 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $450/semester
45 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $337.50/semester
45 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $675/semester
60 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $450/semester
60 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $900/semester
Tuition for Orchestras and Small Ensembles:
Click on the "Orchestras" or "Small Ensembles" tabs on the left for information about auditions and rehearsal times.- Chamber Orchestra = $250 per semester
- Sinfonia Orchestra = $200 per semester
- Music Theory Group Class = $150 per semester
Click to learn more about our orchestras!
*Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer ETSU faculty discounts and financial aid scholarships.
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Scholarship & Financial Need
Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer financial aid scholarships for the CMS program.We have a variety of pricing package options available to accomodate those who are limited financially.
