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Desert Hills Community School of Music
ADVANCED MUSIC PROGRAM
Ages 7-18
Audition-Based Intensive Study
Desert Hills Community School of Music
Desert Hills Community School of Music serves the North Scottsdale, Carefree, and Cave Creek areas with world-class music instruction for all ages and ability levels. Located at the foot of the boulders on the scenic campus of Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, our offerings include:
- Group and private music lessons for keyboard (piano, organ), strings (harp, cello, bass, guitar, ukulele, mandolin), woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone), brass (trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba), and voice
- An audition-based Advanced Music Program (AMP) for children ages 7-18 who show extraordinary dedication to musical excellence
- A Music Exploration program for children ages 6-10 who show early interest in music
- Ensembles for all ages, including Community Band, Saxophone Ensemble, Flute Choir, and five different Youth Ensembles
- Recording Studio Lab, a hands-on class that teaches the art and science of music recording and production
- Instrument-specific masterclasses, in partnership with the Scottsdale Philharmonic, to help students prepare for Regional and All-State band and orchestra auditions
- Summer Band Camp for middle and high school musicians (June 2-6, 2025)
- Instrument rentals for $20/month to actively enrolled DHCSM students who need an instrument
News from DHCSM
Here's the latest news from DHCSM. Check back often for the most current updates and events!
Winners Recital
Apr. 27, 2pm
Winners of the 2nd annual Desert Hills Piano Competition will perform in a Winners Recital on Sunday, April 27 at Tempe Center for the Arts. Congratulations to all the young pianists who participated in this prestigious competition!
Flute & Harp Concert May 2, 4pm
The Desert Hills Flute Choir, joined by harp instructor Jocelyn Obermeyer's Harps of Praise harp ensemble, will perform a free concert of Irish melodies and jigs on Friday, May 2 at 4pm. Location: Christ Anglican Church (35500 N. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree).
Community Band
Concert May 3, 4pm
The Desert Hills Community Band performs "Star Wars" and other music by John Williams at Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion (101 Easy St., Carefree). May the 4th ... er, the 3rd Be With You!
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