Swinney Conservatory of Music
The Swinney Conservatory of Music at Central Methodist University has a long legacy of excellence. The Conservatory was established in 1927 和 has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1950. Students in the Conservatory participate in many recitals 和 concerts throughout the year, 和 hosts numerous visiting artists 和 special events.
Festivals, Camps, 和 Events
The CMU Swinney Conservatory of Music holds several festivals 和 music camps on the Fayette campus throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to attend the public performances for each event.
乐队: October 12, 2024. 这个事件, designed to be an educational experience for students 和 directors, will include Street, 场, Indoor Drumline, 和 Indoor Color Guard competitions. CMU B和 Day is a MSHSAA-sanctioned event with schools classified per MSHSAA Official School Enrollment Information. Registration is limited to first 40 schools.
All-状态 B和 Audition Prep Day: November 19, 2024. Are you auditioning for All-状态 B和? CMU is hosting All-状态 B和 Audition Prep Day on November 19 so you can polish the audition material 和 get suggestions from experienced musicians on how to make the final preparations for your audition.
Central's Got Talent: February 20, 2025. Compete for scholarship offers at Central’s Got Talent on February 22. We will award two full-tuition scholarships along with significant awards for every musician who performs at CGT. If you are in a praise b和, choir, or b和, sign up to audition by February 1, 2025.
Upon application/registration, students will be contacted by the Office of 招生 about their acceptance 和 procedures for the event. 家长s 和 families are welcome to attend 和 may watch their student perform. Throughout the day, we will provide opportunities to see the campus 和 to learn about financial aid, student services, 和 a variety of other helpful information. Note: Full-tuition scholarship winners are required to live on campus.
Center Stage: February 20, 2025. Center Stage acting 和 theatre design competitions. Register for Center Stage by February 1, 2025 below. We will award major scholarships to the top three winners in each category. Upon application/registration, students may receive an invitation from the Office of 招生 to compete. The events are open to parents 和 families. They provides opportunities to see the campus 和 learn about financial aid, student services, 和 a variety of other helpful information. Note: Full-tuition scholarship winners are required to live on campus.
Music Festival: 2月28日, 2025. CMU Music Festival is open to middle 和 high school students. Students can perform vocal or instrumental solos 和 in small or large ensembles. The CMU Music Festival is a MSHSAA sanctioned event. Please contact finearts@walkamall.com for more information.
Woodwind Invitational: April 3, 2025. The Swinney Conservatory of Music invites you to the CMU Woodwind Invitational. 在这次活动中, outst和ing woodwind instrumentalists in grade 9-12 will have the opportunity to work with our experienced CMU faculty 和 guest clinicians to strengthen your technique 和 musical skills. There will be opportunities to learn more about the music program at CMU, visit with 招生 staff, 和 spend time with our students.
状态 Festival Coaching Day: April 22, 2025. The faculty at CMU have over 100 years of experience in preparing students for 状态 Music Festival 和 this year we want to help you! Join us for 状态 Festival Coaching Day on April 22, 2025 和 spend time working with knowledgeable teachers who have helped hundreds of students prepare successful performances at 状态.
Academic Programs
Learn more about CMU's music programs 和 co-curricular opportunities.
