Community Music School at Appalachian State University (APP STATE-CMS)

Community Music School

Welcome to the Community Music School at Appalachian State University! We offer group programs, ensembles, and private lessons for youth and adults. Tuition assistance options are available for all of our programs. 

Contact Us

  • Email: asucommunitymusic@appstate.edu - Email is recommended for the quickest response. 
  • Phone: If you don't reach us right away by phone (since we may be teaching a lesson or class), please leave your question in a voice message and/or email CMS!
    • Brittany Coco, Program Manager: (828) 262-6499 - For questions about registration, scheduling, or general inquiries
    • Amber Koeppen, Director: (828) 262-6629 - For job opportunities, collaborations, or other related matters

Fall Program Preview

Registration will open next week (week of August 4) for our music lessons, classes, and ensembles, which run from August through November this semester!  Our programs are open to the entire community and there are options for youth and adults. A few web pages or parts of pages may be temporarily unavailable as they are being updated. Visit us again soon to see complete details when it's time to register!

All Community Music School Programs

Visit the links below to explore all of our programs at the Broyhill Music Center!

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Various Ages - Broyhill Music Center and Online

Appalachian Chorale

Appalachian Chorale

Ages 14-adult - Broyhill Music Center

Appalachian Symphony Orchestra

Appalachian Symphony Orchestra

Ages 14-adult - Broyhill Music Center

 Let's Play Piano!

Let's Play Piano!

Ages 7-12 - Broyhill Music Center

Appalachian Youth Chorale

Appalachian Youth Chorale

Ages 7-14 - Broyhill Music Center

Appalachian Community Orchestra

Appalachian Community Orchestra

Ages 14-adult - Broyhill Music Center