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 2008
| Wednesday, September 3 | First semester begins |
| Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 29 | Thanksgiving recess |
| Saturday, December 20 | Homecoming! |
| Saturday, December 20 | Last day of instruction for calendar year 2008 |
| Monday, December 22 - Sunday, January 4 | Holiday recess |
| Monday, January 5 | Classes resume |
| Saturday, January 17 | First semester ends |
Spring 2009
| Monday, January 19 | Second semester begins |
| Monday, February 16 - Sunday, February 22 | Winter recess |
| Monday, April 20 - Sunday, April 26 | Spring recess |
| Monday, April 27 | Classes resume |
Tuesday-Saturday, TBA |
Exam & Jury Week |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day (no teaching) |
| Saturday, June 6 | Last day of instruction |
| Saturday, June 6 | Commencement and awards |
Early Childhood Calendar
September 20, 2008 Fall Session begins
November 22, 2008 Fall Session ends
January 10, 2009 Winter Session begins
March 14, 2009 Winter Session ends
March 21, 2009 Spring Session begins
May 23, 2009 Spring Session ends
Pathways Events
September 13, 2008 Pathways Social, 1-2 p.m.
February 28, 2009 Pathways Open House Recitals
March 9-21, 2009 Pathways Application period
March 30-April 4, 2009 Pathways Audition Scheduling
May 1 & 2, 2009 Pathways Auditions
May 22, 2009 Pathways Notification Letters to be mailed
June 2, 2009 Pathways Mandatory Orientation
Other Important Dates
September 20, 2008 College Information Session for
10-th-12th graders and parents
November 7-8, 2008 Junior High Area All-State, Pittsford Sutherland
January Weekends MCSMA Solo Festival
April 4, 2009 All City Bands, Elementary Chorus
April 22 , 2009 All City Strings, High School Chorus
May 19, 2009 Eastman In House NYSSMA Solo Festival