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HAVE YOU HEARD about Northwest School of the Arts, the only CMS school that offers a full-time piano program open to beginning through advanced level students in grades 9-12? 

DID YOU KNOW that the program is designed to complement and enhance private instruction by offering the following benefits:

  • Built-in practice time during the school day (approximately 2 ½ - 4 hours each week)

  • Instructional support between lessons

  • Coaching with other piano professionals from the Charlotte Symphony and local colleges

  • Dedicated music theory and music history instruction

  • Opportunities to focus on collaborative playing, including choral accompaniment, small chamber groups, and musicals

  • Travel opportunities focused on exposing students to places with a rich musical history. Recent trips include New York City, Nashville, New Orleans, and Chicago.

  • Comradery with other like-minded students who love music!


DID YOU KNOW that Northwest School of the Arts hosts multiple audition dates throughout the year?

In an attempt to better advertise these dates and audition requirements, we've created audition invitations for you to give to any rising 9th through 11th grade students you believe have the talent and determination to be successful at a fast-paced performing arts school.  

We currently have openings for all grades and experience levels for the 2027-2028 school year. We are specifically looking to boost our 9th grade enrollment for next year. Piano at NWSA offers four levels of instruction: beginning, intermediate, proficient, and advanced. Our advanced students are often invited to perform at various CMS events and accompany the choral programs throughout the year.  Any NWSA student can also participate in their home school's sports and marching band programs, which allows them to have the best of both worlds.

Each private teacher will be sent 5-10 invitations to give to your top students.  I've attached a copy of the invitations for your reference.  Be on the lookout for them to come in the mail in the next couple of weeks and do let me know if you'd like more than 10. 

Thank you for your time and consideration to supporting the Arts in CMS!

11/5/26