CMS offers a variety of summer music programs for a wide range of ages: lessons on most instruments, Broadway Beginner and Broadway Bound 2 week Musical Theater Programs, classes, and ensembles.
Scroll down for Summer 2026 programs registering now, with more to come soon!
Recent summer offerings have included:
Broadway Bound: (ages 10-17) and Broadway Beginners: (ages 5-10, half day).
Summer Private Lessons
Ukulele Ensemble
Acoustic Classic Rock Ensemble
Music Together: for ages 0-5 (with a caregiver). Every week in these delightful classes, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them come together to play together musically
For Summer 2026, Registering now for the programs below! Stay tuned for more programs coming soon!
Summer Broadway Bound
Broadway Bound: July 13-24 (ages 10-17) and Broadway Beginners: July 27-Aug 7 (ages 5-10, half day). These programs provide great opportunities to develop skills in singing, acting, auditions, and choreography, while providing a full production for friends and family on the last day... Everything you need to be "Broadway Bound!"Private Music Lessons
Our 9-week summer session offers flexible scheduling with no minimum or maximum number of lessons required. Lesson time slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Private lessons are offered for most instruments during summer session.Summer Ensemble
July 9-30, 2026 on Thurs mornings 10am-12pm. A fun musical experience for intermediate and advanced instrumentalists of all ages. Improve your skills or maybe try a new instrument? (Additional instruction available). Repertoire to include jazz, pop, rock, etc.ACOUSTIC CLASSIC ROCK ENSEMBLE
June 25- July 23 - Thursdays from 2-3. This weekly ensemble focuses on the best classic rock from bands such as The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and more. Chords and melodic material explored along with technique and musicality.Want to Register or Need More Information?
To enroll in music lessons in Essex, CT call Community Music School at 860-767-0026.
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