ABOUT ICMS BASEL

Joy in making music is at the heart of the philosophy of the International Community Music School-Basel. We offer quality music instruction to students of all ages, at all levels, from all backgrounds.  Our faculty members, who have come to Basel from around the world via many different paths, are united by openness and willingness to meet all students where they are.   

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ICMS strives to equip students with a fluency in the language of music that permits them to express themselves as honestly as they would with words. By offering music lessons in many languages, we give students the opportunity to learn a new language, to practice an already familiar second or third language, or to simply learn an instrument in their mother tongue.  Since music is a universal language, this concept aligns perfectly with Basel’s multilingual life.

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By organizing performances for our students outside of traditional concert venues, we hope to instill in them the spirit of community service.  Their performances are not only a culmination of a period of study but also a gift to those around them. In addition, ICMS desires to connect our students and their families, regardless of background, to Basel’s rich cultural scene and history.  Through exposure to many languages, cultures, and types of music, we hope to help our students grow into tolerant and multi-faceted individuals.