Explore Your Musical Interests Comfortably

Programming includes a variety of music-making options such as full-day workshops, guest artist masterclasses and multi-week music courses. Pick and choose the events and activities that align with your interests and fit your schedule. Stay posted for new program listings!

Upcoming City Music Center Events

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Music Maker's Workshop

Experiment and explore the process of innovation, product design and musical electronics creation! The Music Maker’s Workshop is a five-day immersive STEAM program where aspiring entrepreneurs, engineers, and artists like you come together to create simple electronic musical instruments by exploring

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  • Fisher Hall
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High School Vocal Workshop

Join us in a collaborative exploration for high school singers who love to sing and are considering careers in music! Elevate your singing in a week-long course exploring all aspects of the vocal arts surrounded by other creative and enthusiastic musicians. Registration closes Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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  • Mary Pappert School of Music
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Summer Piano Workshop (Session 1)

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work with our distinguished piano faculty. The workshop offers a variety of expert instruction including 1-on-1 private piano lessons, peer observation in group class environment, sight-reading sessions, and master classes, as well as an opportunity to experi

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  • Mary Pappert School of Music
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Summer Piano Workshop (Session 2)

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work with our distinguished piano faculty. The workshop offers a variety of expert instruction including 1-on-1 private piano lessons, peer observation in group class environment, sight-reading sessions, and master classes, as well as an opportunity to experi

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  • Mary Pappert School of Music
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Compete in the Emerging Musicians Program

Open to high school students in grades 9–12, the Emerging Musicians Program provides a unique opportunity for students to compete for a chance to work with a master artist teacher at the Mary Pappert School of Music free of charge. Winners enjoy 10 weeks of 1-on-1 private instruction and build toward a final capstone recital in the spring.

Questions?

If you need help finding the right program or connecting with a teacher, reach out to us today!

City Music Center

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