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.
Registration for the 2026–27 year is now open!
The Terrapin Community Music School is pleased to offer two programs to provide opportunities for students:
Terrapin Community Music School Academy: a year-long program for musicians entering grades 9–12. High School Academy sessions are held from 9:00–10:45AM and 11:00–12:45PM.
Terrapin Community Music School Middle School Academy: a year-long program for musicians entering grades 6–8. Middle School Academy sessions are held from 10:00AM-11:45AM and 12:00–1:45PM.
Classes and lessons are held on Sundays at the University of Maryland School of Music. Please note that registration is for the entire year, including approximately 20 weeks of instruction with 10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks in the spring.
Academy Offerings
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.
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.
Musicianship Instruction
Musicianship classes, led by music education graduate students, provide an introduction to important foundational music skills, including theory, piano, composition and more!
Schedule
Fall semester begins September 13th and runs until November 22nd. Spring 2027 dates will be released in October.
Dates:
September 13, 20 & 27
October 4,18 & 25
November 8, 15 & 22*
Students are expected to attend the entirety of the block they enroll in. Students are allowed one absence a semester.
Tuition is $450 for the year. Financial aid is available! Please email tcms@umd.edu for more information on applying.
*November 22 is dedicated to student performances.