The Hartford Conservatory's Community School teaches music and dance to students of all ages and all abilities in three locations - Hartford, East Hartford, and West Hartford. The Community School also utilizes other locations for its classes in dance and Kindermusik. This school serves over 900 students yearly. Besides private music lessons , the Community School offers a full ensemble program for children, teens and adults as well as classes in theory, ear training, and singing to name a few. During the summer months the Conservatory teaches a six-week summer intensive program in music, dance and theater.
Students also take regular lessons and classes during the six week summer session.