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.
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.
2023-2024 Educational Events
Clinics
Alfredo Rodriguez Piano Interactive Clinic
September 22, 2023, 1:30-2:30
Oak View Middle School, Dallas-Center Grimes School District
School Outreach
Pat Metheny: Pre-show lecture and performance by Valley High School
October 3, 2023, 6:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
School Outreach & Clinics
Fischoff Winners, Poiesis Quartet, are performing student outreach events and clinics with several Des Moines Public Middle School string programs and Drake University.
October 27, 2023, 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Des Moines Public Middle School & Sheslow Auditorium
Clinics
Education Clinics with Chuck Owen & ReSurgence
November 10, 2023
Educational events at Drake University for Des Moines Public Schools, surrounding area schools and Drake Vocal Jazz.
Panel Discussion
Roomful of Teeth is providing a Music, Science & Creativity Panel Discussion
November 15
Corteva
Masterclasses & Clinics
The Dallas Brass works with a variety of West Des Moines Public Schools and conducting multiple assemblies, master classes and clinics.
December 1, 2023
Staplin Theatre
Lecture
Hélène Grimaud: Nicholas Roth is presenting a repertoire discussion prior to the performance.
February 6, 2024
Hoyt Sherman Place
School Outreach
The Blind Boys of Alabama are presenting an oral history discussion about the ensemble in conjunction with Black History Month.
March 1, 2024
Hoyt Sherman Place
School Outreach & Clinics
Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves are conducting an interactive clinic
April 5, 2024
”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 Scholarship and The CMA Young Soloist Competition
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.
CMA Studio 2023-2024
Each season, CMA gives back to the community through CMA Studio. These free educational events feature our guest artists, and students light up at the…
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2023 Scholarship & Award Recipients Announced
Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship and award recipients! We're thrilled to offer $8,500 to such worthy winners toward their pursuit of music. Meet the 2023…
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Thank You to our Education Partners!
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