The faculty at CYM includes full time and part time instructors who have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Music. Many have advanced degrees in performance or music education.
All faculty members enhance their development with continuing education programs and performance.
The faculty members collaborate to provide consistent instruction. They share the same approaches to teaching and the same high expectations for the students. An average ratio of one teacher to four children gives each student optimum individual attention. The Founders Alicia McGinnis Alicia McGinnis, president of CYM, has a bachelor's degree in Music from Northwestern University. She played violin with the prestigious Civic Orchestra, a Chicago Symphony affiliate.