CMS NEW Student Application Fall 2026

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Are you completing this application on behalf of yourself as an adult student, or on behalf of a student for which you are the parent/guardian?* This field is required.
MYSELF (Adult Student)MY STUDENT
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Name of Parent/Guardian* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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PRIMARY Email (Parent/Guardian)* This field is required.PLEASE NOTE: Email is our primary means of communication with student families. Enter the email that we should send all important CMS correspondence to.
example@example.com
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Second Parent Email
example@example.com
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Phone Number (Parent/Guardian)* This field is required.Please use the number which you can be most easily reached should a lesson need to be canceled or changed.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Address * This field is required.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Name of Student* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Age of Student* This field is required.
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Name of Student's School (or Homeschool)
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Student Grade (entering this semester)* This field is required.
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Student Email
example@example.com
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Student Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Adult Student Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Primary Adult Student Email* This field is required.PLEASE NOTE: Email is our primary means of communication with students. Please enter the email address we should send all important CMS correspondence to.
example@example.com
Email Verified
Confirm Email
Email Verified
The verification code has been sent to some@email.com
Please check your mailbox and paste the code below to complete verification
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Didn't receive verification code?or
Receiving the email may take a few minutes, thank you for your patience!
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Adult Student Phone Number* This field is required.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Adult Student Address* This field is required.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Would you like to apply for Private Instruction?Private lessons are offered for most instruments, as well as for voice. Lessons are held weekly following the ETSU academic calendar.
YESNO
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Please tell us which days the student would you be available for private instruction.* This field is required.Please choose all that apply so that we can try to match you to an available instructor.
Monday afternoon
Monday evening
Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday evening
Wednesday afternoon
Wednesday evening
Thursday afternoon
Thursday evening
Friday afternoon
Friday evening
Saturday afternoon
Saturday morning
Sunday afternoon
Other
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Private Lesson Type (Instrument)* This field is required.Please list the instrument the student would like to study with private instruction. For vocal instruction, please list "Voice". PLEASE NOTE: Availability is limited. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate additional students in some instruments. If we cannot pair the student with an instructor, the student will automatically be placed on a waitlist for the next semester.
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Lesson Package: Length & Amount of Private Lessons* This field is required.Please choose the lesson package the student would like to apply for. Beginners should select 30-minute lessons. Tuition rates for each lesson package per semester are listed below. TUITION MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THE START OF THE SEMESTER. Lessons are scheduled across the semester based on the ETSU academic calendar and are arranged between the student and instructor.
30 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $225/semester
30 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $450/semester
45 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $337.50/semester
45 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $675/semester
60 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $450/semester
60 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $900/semester
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Please estimate skill level of the student in this instrument.
Please Select
Please Select
No Experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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If registering for vocal lessons, please indicate which style of vocal training is preferred.
Please Select
Please Select
Classical
Commercial/Popular music
N/A
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Please give information about the student's musical background and experience.
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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If there is a specific teacher the student is interested in studying with, please list that teacher here. If not, please leave blank. Instructor requests are not guaranteed.
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Would you like to apply for Private Instruction in a second instrument?
YESNO
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Additional Private Lesson Type (Second Instrument)If the student would like to study a second instrument with private lessons, please list the second instrument here. For vocal instruction, please list "Voice". If none, leave blank.
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Additional Lesson Package: Length & Amount of Private Lessons (Second Instrument)Please choose the lesson package the student would like to apply for. Beginners should select 30-minute lessons. Tuition rates for each lesson package per semester are listed below. TUITION MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THE START OF THE SEMESTER. Lessons are scheduled across the semester based on the ETSU academic calendar and are arranged between the student and instructor.
30 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $225/semester
30 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $450/semester
45 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $337.50/semester
45 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $675/semester
60 mins/lesson for 6 lessons - $450/semester
60 mins/lesson for 12 lessons - $900/semester
N/A
Other
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Please estimate skill level of the student in this instrument.
Please Select
Please Select
No Experience
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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If the additional lesson is for Voice, please indicate which style of vocal training is preferred.
Please Select
Please Select
Classical
Commercial/Popular music
N/A
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If there is a specific teacher the student is interested in studying with, please list that teacher here. If not, please leave blank. Instructor requests are not guaranteed.
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Would you like to apply to participate in an Orchestra, Ensemble, or Group Class?Group Classes, Orchestras and Ensembles follow the ETSU academic calendar. Students must audition to be accepted in Sinfonia and ETSU Symphony Orchestras. We are no longer able to offer orchestra scholarships. Days/times below are tentative.
Sinfonia Orchestra - $200/semester. Saturdays 9 - 10 am. Open to intermediate to advanced pre-college age students on violin, viola, cello, and double bass (Suzuki volume 4 to 8 or equivalent). Audition required.
ETSU Symphony Orchestra - $250/semester. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:00 pm. Open to everyone! (Adults, high school students, dual enrollment registration, college registration for credit or audit.) For advanced students of any age on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. In some cases, students on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments may also be eligible. Students should be performing advanced repertoire (Suzuki volume 8 and/or equivalent). Audition required.
Music Theory - $150/semester. Saturdays 10:15 - 11 am for 12 sessions. Open to high school and adult students. Provides the fundamental elements of music from a theoretical perspective and a solid foundation for the student's musical journey. The curriculum covers the rudiments of pitch, rhythm, and meter, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of the musical structure and exploring how these essential components of music enhance the appreciation and comprehension of various musical genres.
N/A
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If applying for an Orchestra, have you been approved by or already arranged an audition with Dr. Kovac?
Yes
No
N/A
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Potential Faculty Discount Eligibility****DISCOUNTS FOR FALL 25 HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED OR APPROVED. If approved, the discount will be applied to the tuition balance for qualified students. If the student or a parent of the student is an ETSU faculty or staff member, please indicate the faculty name, job title, and department to qualify for any available ETSU faculty discounts.
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Tell us how you heard about the ETSU Community Music School!* This field is required.
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Media Authorization: Checking the box below will serve as my digital signature that I authorize ETSU Community Music School (formerly Pre-College) to take and use photographs of MYSELF (if student) or my CHILD (if parent) for promotional or educational purposes on the website and other educational or promotional materials used by ETSU Community Music School. This authorization includes or does not include permission to utilize my name (if student) or my child's name (if parent) in conjunction with the photographs.* This field is required.
Yes, you may use photos of me (or my child) with permission to include my/his/her name.
Yes, you may use photos of me (or my child), but please do not include my/his/her name.
No, I do not consent to use of photos of myself (or my child) in any educational or promotional Community Music School materials.
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Acknowledgement of ETSU Community Music School Student Attendance & Participation Expectations* This field is required.CMS is a rigorous program with high standards and expectations of our students. Students should be ready to commit to regular practice on their chosen instrument. Students will receive a quality musical education and are expected to attend all lessons, practice regularly, and put forth their best efforts to improve their musical skills. Students who are not committed to meeting these expectations are subject to dismissal from the program without a refund. Full details can be found at: Policies for Current Students (etsu.edu)
I acknowledge and understand that CMS is a rigorous music program, and students are expected to put forth their best efforts to improve their musical ability, attend all lessons and practice regularly. I also understand that students who are not committed to meeting these expectations are subject to dismissal from the program without a refund.
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Acknowledgement of ETSU Community Music School Payment & Withdrawal Policy* This field is required.NEW Students: Potential new students must submit an application form and NON-refundable $25 application fee to be considered for the CMS program. Applications received without payment of the $25 NON-refundable application fee will not be considered. If an instructor is available and paired with the student, the student is notified and is considered registered in our system for the semester. The remaining one-time new student fee of $25 and the tuition for the semester is required in full by the due date prior to the start of classes for the semester. Students will not receive lessons if payment has not been made in full. The student's account must be in good standing in order to remain in the program and to re-enroll for future semesters. Unless officially notified that a student cannot be paired with an instructor or a class is cancelled, students are considered to be enrolled in the CMS program and must officially withdraw to avoid semester fees or to receive a full or partial refund. Withdrawals must be made in writing by emailing musicschool@etsu.edu or submitting a withdrawal request using the CMS Withdrawal Form on the CMS website or app. Full details can be found at: Policies for Current Students (etsu.edu)
I understand and agree that payment of a $25 non-refundable application fee must accompany this form to be considered for the CMS program. I also understand and agree that full tuition plus the remaining $25 of the $50 New Student Fee ($25 of which is the non-refundable app fee) is required in full prior to the start of semester classes. I understand that if payment is not paid in full student will not be able to attend lessons/classes. I also acknowledge and agree that upon submission of this form, unless student cannot be paired with an instructor or a class is cancelled, the student is considered enrolled in CMS for the fall semester and must officially withdraw in writing to avoid semester fees or to receive a full or partial refund.
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Acknowledgment of ETSU Community Music School Policies* This field is required.Acknowledgment of ETSU Community Music School Program Policies and Procedures: Checking the box below will serve as my digital signature indicating that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms of the ETSU Community Music School Policies Handbook governing the ETSU Community Music School Program. I understand that violation of these rules and policies may lead to disciplinary action to be determined by senior program staff, including and without limitation, dismissal from ETSU's Community Music School without refund of tuition or fees. Program policies can be found at: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/music/community-music-school/students.php
Yes, I have read and understand the ETSU Community Music School policies, and I agree to abide by the terms of these policies.
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