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Group Program Policies

Group Program Policies 

Agreement for Parents/Guardians of Minor Participants

Policies for Minors (Youth)

Policies for Minors (Youth)

  • In June 2020, the University implemented a set of policies to protect minors participating in on-campus or virtual programs.
  • These Minors on Campus policies affect all participants under 18 who are not matriculated college students.
  • The parent/guardian must complete registration in Iris and submit the appropriate permission form(s) in order for a minor to join their CMS program.

Supervision of Lessons

Policies for All Programs

Policies for All Programs 

General Program Dates

  • The CMS program year generally follows the Appalachian State University semester schedule, with App State classes beginning the first week of class, private lessons beginning the second week of class, and community group programs beginning the third week of class.  

  • The year is divided into Fall and Spring semesters. No Summer programs are offered by the Community Music School. (High school students may be interested in Cannon Music Camp.)

Melissa Lesbines

First Name: 
Melissa
Last Name: 
Lesbines
Main Title: 
Senior Lecturer
Office Location: 
Room 462, Broyhill Music Center
Phone Number: 
828-262-8215
Email: 
lesbinesma@appstate.edu
Type: 
Classroom Faculty
Area(s): 
Applied Music - Keyboard
Music History & World Music

Lisl Kuutti

First Name: 
Lisl
Last Name: 
Kuutti
Main Title: 
Community Engagement Specialist
Marketing and Communications
Cannon Music Camp
Office Location: 
Room 300A, Broyhill Music Center
Phone Number: 
828-262-4091
Email: 
kuuttila@appstate.edu
Type: 
Administration
Area(s): 
Administration and Staff

Shane Watson

Shane Watson posing with violin
First Name: 
Shane
Last Name: 
Watson
Main Title: 
Music Library Manager
Office Location: 
Music Library, Broyhill Music Center RM 231A
Phone Number: 
828-262-2388
Email: 
watsonsw@appstate.edu
Type: 
Music Studies
Area(s): 
Music Library

Required Permission Forms

  • For participants under 18, a parent or guardian will need to fill out the Youth Participant Drop-off and Pick-up Form (Google Form) before the first rehearsal. 
  • All Participants and Parents/Guardians: Please come a few minutes early to the first class to fill out the Paper Packet. We will provide blank copies.

College Students

College students are welcome to join Community Music School programs that are open to their age range. CMS lessons are a great opportunity for adult students who are not music majors or minors to pursue their musical interests. 

Missed Classes

No make-up classes will be given for individual student absences. Students who miss a class session are encouraged to contact the instructor for information on topics and activities covered during that session.