About CMA Studio
Students from local schools, colleges, and universities, as well as the general public, are invited to learn from some of the greatest musicians of our time. All CMA Studio programs are open to the public and offered at no cost to schools thanks to generous support from the community.
Music can have a very positive impact on children. Involvement with music, especially playing an instrument, has been shown to improve socialization skills, school attendance, and academic achievement and increase classroom engagement.
2026-2027 Educational Events
Clinic and Master Class
Oct 1, 2026 - Sheslow & Monroe at Drake Uni: Thur. 8-9 pm, (free & open to the public)
Oct 2, 2026 - Lincoln & North HSBoston Brass and Turtle Island will hold individual Master Classes with Drake University Strings and Drake University Brass students. Friday, Boston Brass and Turtle Island will hold clinics with the chamber orchestra and band at North High School and Lincoln High School.
Jazz Vocal Clinic
Nov 6, 2026
Caity Gyorgy will be working with area high school in an interactive vocal jazz clinic.
Extended Learning Clinic
Dec 11, 2026 - Library (free & open to the public)
Cantus will be hosting an extended learning clinic in a collaborative and storytelling journey with life longer learners.
Piano Clinic
Feb 5, 2027 - Drake University
Anne-Marie McDermott will be hosting a piano master class.
Jazz Clinic
Mar 5, 2027
Emmet Cohen will be working with area high schools in an interactive jazz clinic.
Clinic
Apr 16, 2027 - Drake University
Los Angelas Guitar Quartet will be hosting a clinic with the Iowa Guitar Society.
CMA Partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa and Drake University
The Civic Music Association, in partnership with Drake University and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, has launched an initiative to promote access to food and essential supplies. Join us and bring non-perishable food items, health and hygiene products, and school supplies to all CMA and Drake University Music Department concerts held in Sheslow Auditorium. All donations will go to the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club Food Pantry. Collection bins will be available in the lobby at every concert. Help make central Iowa more equitable for everyone through the power of music.
”At CMA we believe that learning from today’s greatest musicians will help shape the musicians and engaged citizens of tomorrow.
CMA Scholarships
The Marjorie Spevak and The CMA Young Artist Scholarships
CMA awards several scholarships to middle school and high school students wishing to further pursue the study of music.
Learn MoreLearn more about our CMA Studio education programs, scholarship winners and events.
2026 Scholarship & Award Recipients
Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship and award recipients! We're thrilled to offer $9,000 to such worthy winners toward their pursuit of music. Meet the 2026…
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CMA Studio – Centennial Season In Review
A core element of CMA’s mission is enriching the community through music education. Every season, our guest artists deliver free educational events in the community.…
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Thank You to our Education Partners!
