Hayes School of Music

Policies for Online Programs 

By registering for a class, each participant agrees to the Virtual Youth Program Code of Conduct below:

Virtual Youth Program Code of Conduct:

I agree to conduct myself in a manner that will be a credit to me, my community, my fellow campers, and family.

I will:

Group Program Policies 

Agreement for Parents/Guardians of Minor Participants

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 

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.)

BEFORE registering: 

• 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 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.