Southeastern Louisiana University

CMS Ensembles

One semester includes 10 one-hour classes, beginning one week later than the regular CMS session.

CMS Choir

Monday at 4:00pm

This group is designed for young singers, ages 6-12, to develop and improve singing skills while learning basic musicianship. There is no previous choral experience necessary, and there are several performances throughout the year.

Fiddling Group Class

Monday at 5:00pm

Instructor: Jivka Jeleva

Students who wish to participate in this class should have already had four semesters of private violin lessons. Fiddling offers the opportunity to explore the folk music tradition of our country and of other countries. It is also an exhilarating change of pace in one’s musical journey.

Beginning Violin Group Class

Saturday at 10:30am

nstructor: Jivka Jeleva

Location: Livingston Literacy Center

The class is open to students, 7 years of age and older including adults of any age. Students must have their own instrument. This class is designed to lay the foundations of violin playing, music reading and basic music theory, while developing ensemble skills, listening skills, and social interaction through playing with others. 

Beginning High School/Adult Group Piano

Hammond Campus

Tuesday/Thursday at 6:30pm

Instructor: Jordan Foster

Room: A286

Livingston Center Campus

These classes teach music reading, chords playing, improvisation, and technique development; everything one might need to know in order to play the music they like. The classes are suitable for complete beginner pianists who are currently in high school as well as adults of any age.