Community Music School

We believe in the importance of music and strive to serve all ages and experience levels. Our instructors are committed to excellence in music education and represent a wide variety of education and performance backgrounds. We offer private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and musical theatre productions.

All lessons, classes, and ensembles take place at Brenneman Music Hall, Heidelberg University unless otherwise noted.

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Youth Ensemble
Heidelberg Youth Wind Ensemble

The Heidelberg Youth Wind Ensemble (HYWE) is a concert band for high school musicians in the greater Tiffin-Seneca County area. The ensemble performs new and traditional wind band music. It is open to all students who are members of their high school’s instrumental music program.

  • Who: Grades 9-12
  • When: Tuesdays, 6:30PM-8PM, Spring only  
  • Fees: $75/semester
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Private Lessons
Private Lessons

Lessons are available in voice, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings, music theory, and music composition.

  • Who: All ages (0-99)
  • When: Arranged to fit your schedule
  • Cost: Starting at $17 per 30-min. lesson
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Heidelberg Theatre Performance
Summer Vocal Arts Camp

A six-day summer camp for students ages 13–18. Discover your vocal potential with voice lessons, masterclasses, and pre-professional training to develop vocal artistry and confidence. Learn auditioning, acting for singing, stage movement, and singing in foreign languages. Students have the opportunity to jump into a fully staged musical production; every camper gets a role!

More details coming soon!

Musical Theatre Opportunities

High School Musical Theatre Program (Open to Students Grades 9-12)

Heidelberg Community Music School High School Theatre Program

Fall 2026 Details Coming Soon.


Youth Musical Theatre Program

Ogres are like ONIONS!  Learn even more about ogres, donkeys and other fairy tale creatures. Join us! 

Heidelberg University’s Youth Musical Theatre Program PRESENTS:

Dreamworks Shrek the Musical JR!

  • Rehearsals take place Sundays (1:30-4:30pm) beginning Sunday, January 18th
  • Dress Rehearsals are March 7th and 8th and attendance is mandatory.
  • Performance Dates are March 14 and 15th. All cast members perform both days.

*Registration closes Friday, January 16th.

Registration for the program is $150 per child, due on or before January 18th.

The program is limited to 40 participants (approximately 20 from grades 2-4 and 20 from grades 4-8.) Students will be accepted in order of registration. When registration is full, we will use a waitlist. Parents will receive a confirmation email with links to a payment portal and additional paperwork within seven days of registration.

Register here

For more information: Shrek the Musical JR info sheet

Group Classes

Guitar Class

This group-guitar course is designed for beginner guitar students looking to learn the basics of music notation, chords, picking and strumming techniques. The purpose of this class is to be an introduction to playing the guitar as both a solo and an accompanying instrument. After completing the course, students have the opportunity to continue their education by registering for another group guitar class offered or by registering for private lessons (recommended).

The class will collectively learn pieces and guitar techniques from various genres including classical, pop, folk, jazz, rock, blues, flamenco, and rock and roll. In order to learn all these genres, students will be shown how to read multiple types of guitar sheet music. Any student may enter this class regardless of skill and previous experience.

  • Eight weekly sessions, 50 minutes each
  • Open to all ages
  • $100/session
Contact Us

For more information, check out the Community Music School on Facebook or Instagram
or contact Dr. Matthew Kennedy at:

  • Email: cms [at] heidelberg.edu (cms[at]heidelberg[dot]edu)
  • Phone: (419) 448-2076