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Building Community Through Music Since 1963.

Cosmopolitan Music Society is excited to announce our Spring online 50/50 fundraiser! - Grab your tickets now!

Funds raised by this raffle allow us to provide essential resources for our 9 ensembles.

Celebrating 60 Years of Cosmo!

For 60 years, Cosmopolitan Music Society (Cosmo) has been a cornerstone of musical education and performance in the Edmonton Community from our home in the heart of Old Strathcona. Established in 1962 as the Cosmopolitan Club Band, our society pioneered one of Western Canada’s first “beginner” band programs, meeting in community halls and school gyms long before band programs were made available across Alberta. 

Today, Cosmo has grown to include 9 ensembles, encompassing a diverse array of musical instruments, genres, and skill levels, including:

  • Jazz Big Band & Jazz Orchestra,

  • Two Handbell Ensembles

  • Chorus

  • And of course, our Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Concert Bands.

As we celebrate out 60th Anniversary season, we return to Cosmo’s roots as a hub for musicians to come together, rehearse, perform, and share their love of music while embarking on an exciting expansion of our programming and involvement in the local community.

Whether you choose to attend a single performance or join us for the entire season, our wish is that you depart from Cosmo with a profound appreciation for the beauty of music in all its forms. Explore our website to discover more about our ensembles, events, and how you can become a part of the Cosmo family.

Welcome to the Cosmopolitan Music Society!

“I think anyone who loves music should be playing here; it doesn’t matter where you come from or if you’ve played before. Cosmo is a place to learn and play music with wonderful people.”
— Ingrid Brunsch, Clarinet

Our Ensembles

  • Concert Bands

    The Cosmopolitan Music Society has 3 adult recreational concert bands with three levels:

    Novice practices on Wednesdays

    Intermediate practices on Tuesdays

    Advanced practices on Mondays.

    PLAY WITH US

  • Jazz Bands

    The CMS Jazz program consists of two ensembles:

    The Jazz Orchestra Ensemble is a high-level auditioned group playing at a grade 4+ level. Modern, contemporary, progressive jazz – developed technical skills on your instrument required.

    The Big Band Ensemble is an intermediate auditioned group, drawing on the classics and standards of the Swing . This ensemble is open to intermediate level players on all wind instruments, guitar, bass, piano, & drums.

    SWING WITH US

  • Chorus

    The CMS Chorus has around 75 members of various ages and is conducted by Mr. Jamie Burns. They rehearse Monday nights and perform a wide variety of music, from classical to Broadway.

    Entry to the Chorus is determined by a simple voice placement with the conductor.

    SING WITH US

  • Handbells

    CMS operates two Handbell Ensembles - Reverberations & Overtones - using bells generously donated by Allison Wood.

    Due to the nature of Handbells, space in our ensembles is extremely limited and fills up fast!

    RING WITH US
Join CMS Today!

Season Schedule

Featured
CMS Spring Series - Chorus
Apr. 26
CMS Spring Series - Chorus

Get ready to be captivated by the rich and soulful melodies presented by the CMS Chorus, a collective of passionate voices joining forces to promise an evening filled with music and showcasing the versatility and vocal prowess of our talented choristers.

60th Anniversary Banquet
Jun. 7
60th Anniversary Banquet

CMS Presents the 60th Anniversary Banquet!

Come celebrate 60 years of Cosmo with us at The Edmonton Inn (11834 Kingsway NW), June 7th, featuring Jens Lindemann as a special guest! The Cosmopolitan Music Society is celebrating 60 years of bringing live music to the Edmonton community! Join us for the evening as we reminisce on our rich history and look forward to the next 60 years. There will be musical entertainment provided by society members, a deliciously prepared buffet dinner, a silent auction with a variety of experiences, artisanal and quality items, and a video tribute. We are pleased to welcome special guest Jens Lindemann, the celebrated trumpet soloist who was born and raised in Edmonton, and is a long time supporter of Cosmo. Jens will be appearing as a featured soloist at our Day of Music Finale Concert on June 9th

CMS 60th Anniversary Season Finale
Jun. 9
CMS 60th Anniversary Season Finale

Join us on June 9th, 2024, at the prestigious Winspear Centre (4 Sir Winston Churchill Square) for an unforgettable evening of music as we mark six decades of building community through the power of music.

Support CMS

Whether you’re ready to take the leap into leaning and performing music or not, the Cosmopolitan Music Society is ready to accept you as a member and begin, or continue, a life-long education in music. Your support helps keep our doors open and our programming available to all those in the Edmonton Area and beyond.