Registration is OPEN for Fall 2026 Lessons and Music Together Classes
Instrument Petting Zoo
CMSP's Instrument Petting Zoo is available to school groups at no cost. This program gives children ages 3 and up a hands-on chance to explore authentic musical instruments and the variety of sounds they make.
Unlike a traditional petting zoo, this “zoo” features real musical instruments that children can touch, hear, and explore! Our hands-on program turns kids into honorary zookeepers, giving them a chance to try “baby” instruments like child-size violins and guitars, explore how instruments work, and enjoy a surprise ending too!
🎺 What’s Included:
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A trained Zookeeper to lead the experience and sanitize instruments
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A coloring book with musical resources for each child
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Appropriate for children ages 3 and up
📍 We Come to You!
The Instrument Petting Zoo is perfect for:
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Preschools
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Elementary schools
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Early childhood programs
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Community events
Each presentation lasts approximately 45 minutes and just needs access to a multi-purpose room or similar space for the day.
Additional Outreach
We host several concerts and community events as part of our commitment to making high-quality performances available to everyone. Concert performances range from our own student recitals to hosting graduate performance recitals and regional chamber musicians. With the exception of our annual Candlelight Concert fundraiser, events are free and open to all.
Early Childhood Music (Infant to five years) is an outreach program conducted on site at the Piedmont Childcare Center, which presents a specially designed curriculum for the childcare center. Children explore sounds, rhythms, and music patterns through songs, movement and instrumental play. This program of ten classes is offered several times per year.
We also offer camps, workshops and master classes where students of all ages have the opportunity to improve technique and learn new repertoire in a fun group setting.
Scholarship and financial aid opportunities exist to help make this possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors. Scholarships may be based on need or merit. Tuition assistance is available to students who qualify. Application forms are available from the CMSP office. All application information is kept strictly confidential.
Contact us to schedule a visit with the Instrument Petting Zoo!
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