Calendars and Schedules
Academic Year Calendar
The Community Music School year aligns with that of most Rochester area public schools — not with the Eastman School of Music collegiate division. Each semester contains 17 weeks of instruction.
Fall 2009
| Wednesday, September 9 | First semester begins |
| Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 | Thanksgiving recess |
| Saturday, December 19 | Homecoming! |
| Saturday, December 19 | Last day of instruction for calendar year 2009 |
| Monday, December 21 - Sunday, January 3 | Holiday recess |
| Monday, January 4 | Classes resume |
| Saturday, January 23 | First semester ends |
Spring 2010
| Monday, January 25 | Second semester begins |
| Monday, February 15 - Sunday, February 21 | Winter recess |
| Monday, February 22 | Classes resume |
| Monday, April 19 - Sunday, April 25 | Spring recess |
| Monday, April 27 | Classes resume |
TBA |
Exam & Jury Week (no teaching) |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day (no teaching) |
| Saturday, June 12 | Last day of instruction |
| Saturday, June 12 | Commencement and awards |
Early Childhood Calendar
September 19, 2009 Fall Session begins
November 21, 2009 Fall Session ends
January 9, 2010 Winter Session begins
March 13, 2010 Winter Session ends
March 20, 2010 Spring Session begins
May 22, 2010 Spring Session ends
Pathways Events
September 19, 2009 Pathways Social, 1-2 p.m.
February 27, 2010 Pathways Open House Recitals
February 27-March 20, 2010
Pathways Application period
March 29-April 3, 2010 Pathways Audition Scheduling
April 30 & May 1, 2010 Pathways Auditions
May 17, 2010 Pathways Notification Letters to be mailed
June 1, 2010 Pathways Mandatory Orientation
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Other Important Dates
October 24, 3:30-5 College Information Session for
10-th-12th graders and parents
November 4, 2009 Upstate NY Music College Fair
TBA Junior High Area All-State, Pittsford Sutherland
January Weekends MCSMA Solo Festival
April TBA All City Bands, Elementary Chorus
April TBA All City Strings, High School Chorus
May 11, 2010 Eastman In House NYSSMA Solo Festival