Founded in 1979, the Athens Community Music School (ACMS) is truly community-wide in mission and in scope as it is the principal source of organized and qualified music instruction in southeast Ohio and portions of West Virginia. We offer individual private lessons in piano, woodwind, brass, percussion, and stringed instruments as well as voice to students of all ages. We also offer group instruction in a variety of areas based on factors including availability of qualified instructors, sequence of instruction, and interest of participants.
Fall 2024 registration
is now closed.
Spring 2025 Registration will open December 16th.
Contact the ACMS office at acms@ohio.edu or 740-593-4241 for more information.
ACMS is a Qualified Education Service Provider for ACE Ohio! If your child has been awarded ACE funds, you can be reimbursed for lessons and classes taken through ACMS if receipts are submitted to ACE. Visit the ACE website at aceohio.org for more information about this program.
Programs We Offer
-
Ensembles
- Athens Youth Chorus
- Athens Community Jazz Ensemble
- Cadet Strings
- Camerata Strings
- Campus Orchestra
- Choral Union
- Southeast Ohio Youth Wind Ensemble
How to Register
To register for lessons, classes, and ensembles you must complete the ACMS Registration Form online and submit payment (online or by check). Upon receiving the completed form and payment, we will send you an email confirmation with instructor contact information.
Need-based financial assistance is available.