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 2007
| Wednesday, September 5 | First semester begins |
| Wednesday, November 21 - Sunday, November 25 | Thanksgiving recess |
| Saturday, December 22 | Homecoming! |
| Saturday, December 22 | Last day of instruction for calendar year 2007 |
| Monday, December 24 - Saturday, January 5 | Holiday recess |
| Monday, January 7 | Classes resume |
| Saturday, January 19 | First semester ends |
Spring 2008
| Monday, January 21 | Second semester begins |
| Monday, February 18 - Sunday, February 24 | Winter recess |
| Monday, April 14 - Sunday, April 20 | Spring recess |
| Monday, April 21 | Classes resume |
| Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day (no teaching) |
| Tuesday, May 27-Sunday June 1 | Festival Week (no teaching) |
| Saturday, June 7 | Last day of instruction |
| Saturday, June 7 | Commencement and awards |
Summer Session 2008
June 30 - August 8
Fall 2008
| Wednesday, September 3 | First semester begins |
| Wednesday, November 25 - 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
August 27, 2007 Student placement begins for Fall Session
September 15, 2007 Fall Session begins
November 3, 2007 Priority re-registration for Winter Session begins
for current students
November 17, 2007 Fall Session ends
November 19, 2007 Registration flyers for Winter Sessionwill be mailed
December 3, 2007 Priority re-registration for current students ends;
placement of new students for Winter Session begins
January 5, 2008 Winter Session begins
February 9, 2008 Priority re-registration for Spring Session begins
for current students
February 15, 2008 Registration flyers for Spring Session will be mailed
February 25, 2008 Priority re-registration for current students ends;
placement of new students for Spring Session begins
March 8, 2008 Winter Session ends
March 15, 2008 Spring Session begins
May 17, 2008 Spring Session ends
August 2008 Registration flyers for Fall Session will be mailed
late in the month.
September 20, 2008 Fall Session begins
November 22, 2008 Fall Session ends
January 10 Winter Session begins
March 14 Winter Session ends
March 21 Spring Session begins
May 23 Spring Session ends
Pathways Events
September 15, 2007 Pathways Social, 1-2 p.m.
February 9, 2008 Pathways Open House Recitals
March 10-22, 2008 Pathways Application period
March 31-April 5, 2008 Pathways Audition Scheduling
April 25 & 26, 2008 Pathways Auditions
May 16, 2008 Pathways Notification Letters to be mailed
June 3, 2008 Pathways Mandatory Orientation
Other Important Dates
April 5 , 2008 All City Bands, Elementary Chorus
April 23 , 2008 All City Strings, High School Chorus
May 13, 2008 Eastman In House NYSSMA Solo Festival