Why Choose Csa?

There are many avenues to pursue an arts education – be sure to analyze the differences

Selecting Community School of the Arts for your child’s music or art education is an unquantifiable investment in his or her future. With high quality teachers, many of whom hold a Master’s degree in the arts; a myriad of opportunities for performance in recitals, concerts, workshops and festivals; and the chance to serve the local and global community through event such as Community Service Day and the Music-a-thon, CSA’s nurturing environment equips students to become excellent artists, performers, and citizens. The creative and holistic environment found at CSA is one not easily replicable in an independent studio or community center program.

CSA is competitively priced with other arts options

At first glance, our price tag may appear higher than other options. However, consider what comprises a semester at CSA:

• 15 weeks of private lessons or classes
• at least one major concert performance or exhibition opportunity
• top-notch faculty members, many of whom hold advanced degrees in their fields and have extensive teaching experience
• college campus environment with first-rate performance venues, teaching studios with conservatory-quality instruments, and a visual arts studio

In comparison with the shorter sessions offered by many local community centers, CSA semesters are 15 weeks in length. CSA teachers prefer to teach a class over the course of a 15-week semester rather than the 6-10 week sessions offered at many community centers. The 15-week session allows musical and artistic concepts to be transmitted and internalized without interruption, as well as allows classes to form a community so that each student feels comfortable in the learning environment.

Resources to help acquaint you with CSA:

• Discover what makes CSA unique.
• Learn more about our programs and classes
• Attend a CSA performance and see our students in action.
• If you have a young child, join our Early Arts Club. It’s free.
• Explore the independent research showing the long-term benefits of music study (pdf)
• Contact our office or call us at 630.752.5567. Sometimes it is easier to just talk.