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TERRAPIN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL: ACADEMY

Our program is currently looking for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument. The program provides students with one-on-one lessons, group coachings and musicianship courses, all culminating in a recital performance at the end of the semester. 

The Terrapin Community Music School is pleased to offer two programs to provide opportunities for students:

 

Terrapin Community Music School Academy: a semester-long program for musicians across Maryland entering grades 9-12. Academy sessions are held from 10:00–12:00 a.m. and 12:00–2:00 p.m.. 

Terrapin Community Music School Academy Prep: a semester-long program for musicians across Maryland entering grades 6-8. Academy Prep sessions are held from 2:00–4:00 p.m.. 

 

Classes and lessons are held on Sundays at the University of Maryland School of Music.

Academy Offerings

Photo of school of music faculty member Irina Muresanu giving a lesson

One-On-One Lessons

Participants receive collaborative, private lessons from graduate assistants from the School of Music. Students are encouraged to pick their own repertoire and decide what goals they want to achieve throughout the semester.

Photo of Trumpet professor Chris Gekker instructing students

Group Coaching

Students are assigned to groups with others who share their instrument for group instruction from graduate assistants and guest artists. Group coachings provide students with the opportunity to meet and perform in front of their peers.

Photo of high schooler, holding an upright bass, receiving instruction on a piece of music

Musicianship Instruction

Musicianship classes, led by music education graduate students, provide an introduction to important foundational music skills, including theory, piano, composition and more!

Link for new registrants coming soon!

Schedule

Spring semester starts February 2nd and runs until May 4th.

 

Dates:

February 2, 9 & 23
March 2, 9 & 30
April 6, 13, 27
May 4*

Students are expected to attend the entirety of the block they enroll in. Students are allowed one absence a semester.

Financial aid is available! Please email tcms@umd.edu for more information on applying.

*May 4 is dedicated to student performances.