The Conservatory for CMSV Students

What is the CMSV Conservatory? |
We are two things: the co-curricular music program for the College of Mount Saint Vincent, and a Community Music School serving the Riverdale area.
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What does the Conservatory offer? |
We offer music instruction and performance opportunities. CMSV students can take private music lessons, sing in the choir, and take performance-based and academic music classes, all for college credit. Many performing opportunities are available to musicians.
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Do I need any prior music experience? |
No! |
All music offerings are available to ALL CMSV students, regardless of experience level or learning style.
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Can I receive credits? |
Yes! |
All Conservatory offerings are credit-bearing courses, and most can be audited (taken for no credit).
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What does it cost? |
For the most part, NOTHING! The only Conservatory offering with extra cost is private lessons.
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Tell me about private lessons |
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Private lessons are available on (almost) all instruments and voice, with expert instructors. Lessons are once a week, and lesson times are scheduled between the student and instructor at a mutually convenient time.
CMSV students can take lessons either of two ways. Choose that which suits you!: |
FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
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THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DIVISION
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Regardless of which path students choose, they receive the same expert instruction and performance opportunities
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Contact Conservatory Director Keith Kreindler for teacher placement |
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If taking lessons for credit, register through Self Service as you do for all of your classes If taking lessons through the Community Music School, complete registration form |
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Begin lessons! |