…Annual Report 2022-23 The annual report provides a glimpse into the musical life of our school during the school year. With this report, it is our privilege to acknowledge and thank our donors whose extraordinary generosity makes the work and success of the Conservatory possible. Past Annual Reports…

…Hughes Specifications Consultant – Stansen Specifications Security and Low-Voltage Consultant – Plannet Geotechnical Engineer – ENGEO Incorporated General Contractor – Morley Builders A Brief History of PCM Roots Beginning in the 19th century — The field of community arts and music education emerged from the settlement houses of the 1880s and 1890s. Settlement houses provided programs helping newly arrived immigrants adjust to their new country….

…ut an application using the links below. Applications are available for the 2024-25 school year. The application and required accompanying forms must be submitted to the office by June 3, 2024. Thank you for your careful attention to the details in these packets. Notification of financial aid awards for the school year will be mailed in June. Please contact the front office at 626.683.3355 or music@pasadenaconservatory.org if you have any question…

…Register or pay fees online Fees, Policies, and Procedures See what’s important throughout the academic year. Or you can check out current and upcoming events. Order PCM new merchandise by September 2, 2014 Department Links Need to rent an instrument? Or need some ideas for experiencing music around Los Angeles?…

Adult Studies Come be a part of the adult studies community at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. In addition to individual instruction on all instruments, PCM has a vibrant and growing slate of group classes, ensembles, and music history and appreciation offerings for adults. Individual Instruction Group Lessons & Ensembles Music History & Appreciation Click on individual departments below or call the PCM office at 626.683.3355 for more informa…

…ious affiliation, and ability. It does not discriminate in its admission, retention, financial aid, scholarship, educational policies, or school-administered programs. Download PCM’s Policies and Procedures…

…denaconservatory.org. Legal name: Pasadena Conservatory of Music Tax ID: 95-3900207 Donors and Community Partners PCM is deeply grateful to the individuals, foundations, and organizations who support our ongoing programs through gifts to the annual fund, Mansions & Music, and outreach. This support enriches and creates more opportunities for you, our students and families, and other members of our community to study, perform, and enjoy music. A nu…

…Student Resources Need to rent an instrument? Here are some suggestions . . . Music in Los Angeles Here are some suggestions for enjoying music around Los Angeles… Hollywood Bowl KCRW Summer Nights Pasadena Playhouse Muse/Ique Pasadena Symphony and POPS Walt Disney Concert Hall Department Links Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening on PCM’s campus Student Voices…

…r child’s musical growth Summer 2024 June 15 – August 3, 2024 Tuition: $224 2024–2025 Schedule August 26, 2024 – June 2, 2025 Annual Tuition: $1008 Material fee: $30–$60 Class Descriptions Information for New Families Placement The placement in a class is based on the child’s age as of September 1st. Enrollment for the entire school year is required. Parents Attend In the class levels YM Infants through YM 6, a parent or caregiver must attend clas…

…r 100 members of the PCM community – students, faculty, parents, and staff – committed to a schoolwide challenge to practice and raise funds for scholarships. Together, they have practiced more than 100,000 minutes (1,600+ hours!), participated in virtual practice rooms, performed recitals and workshops, and raised more than $10,000. Many have also submitted recordings, which we are delighted to share with you below in Practice-a-thon’s final even…

…count for students concurrently enrolled in individual lessons **Online only Class Descriptions Youth Theory Students enrolling in Theory classes will be required to take a placement exam unless enrolling in Music Theory Prep. Adult Theory About Zoom and PCM Tech Support Zoom is an easy-to-use video conferencing platform that allows “face-to-face” meetings and classes from the comfort of your home. At PCM, we have dedicated staff members that can…

…Summer at PCM Youth | Adults | Young Musicians Young Musicians Camps & Workshops Theory Courses Adult Ensembles Adult History Courses Intergenerational…

…ilke Sauppé. Learn More Accreditation PCM is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. It also belongs to the National Guild for Community Arts Education and is a member of the Pasadena Arts Council. It hosts a vibrant outreach program and provides master classes, guest-artist recitals, and concerts for the Pasaden…

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…prepares students to achieve technical proficiency on their instruments. A comprehensive curriculum emphasizes balanced posture, tone production, accurate intonation, musicianship skills, and leads students through a sequential body of repertoire. The Conservatory’s string curriculum for violin, viola, and cello is based on the Talent Education method developed by Shinichi Suzuki. Students follow the Suzuki curriculum, which includes weekly indivi…

…performance and practice, classical music in entertainment, and much more with occasional interviews with guests. Are you a PCM alum? We’d love to hear from you and what you’ve been up to! We love to stay up-to-date with your news For more information about our Alumni Association and how you can stay connected with other alums, email wvazquez@pasadenaconservatory.org PCM Blog | Alumni Voices…

…c YM curriculum is based on contemporary and evolving research and the time-tested teachings of three exceptional early childhood music pedagogues: Orff, Kodàly, and Dalcroze. While there is overlap in their theories, each emphasized different facets of the totality of music-making. Carl Orff (1895–1982), a German composer and music educator, emphasized elemental music. His model of music-making, Orff Schulwerk, developed with his collaborator Gun…

…ons in advance of the general public. * Tickets may only be used during the 2024-2025 season. 24/25 Season | From the Natural World This season unplug and explore nature through music with three distinct programs: Water, Night, and Forest. PCM faculty and friends will perform works that elicit a wide range of scenes and sounds – from tranquil to tempestuous, dreamy to macabre – by Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Beach, Field, Ravel, Messiaen, Price, Takemi…

…ACMP Associated Chamber Music Players. Chamber Music Ensembles September 9, 2024 – May 19, 2025 Mondays: 7:15 – 9:15 pm Instructors: Aimée Kreston, Andrew Cook, Elizabeth Hedman, Patrick Rosalez, Tereza Stanislav, and Tomsen Su Tuition: $1,512/$1,368* For questions, please contact the main office at 626.683.3355 or music@pasadenaconservatory.org. For more information call 626.683.3355. Apply here *Discount for students concurrently enrolled in ind…

Guitar The Guitar Department focuses on teaching technical proficiency to independent learners. Through a sequential curriculum, students learn to express themselves musically and acquire the skills to successfully participate in ensemble playing. Students enroll in both a weekly private lesson and a weekly ensemble. Adult students seeking an opportunity to practice and perform with peer musicians in an ensemble setting may join our Adult Guitar…

…velop improvisational skills, and the ability to perform as soloists and accompanists. A core concept of the curriculum is that keen aural perception is fundamental to mastering the subtleties of jazz and developing excellent musicianship. In addition to individual instruction, students are strongly encouraged to participate in an ensemble, so that they may apply the skills learned in lessons and master classes to actual performance. A two-week in…

…d PCM holds no obligation to credit or refund lessons that do not align with your breaks. Please plan accordingly. Please call 626.683.3355 for more information. All dates are subject to change. 2023-24 2024-2025 The PCM Campus is closed for the following holidays: Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day…

…ion builds upon prior experience and skills. Because of the sequential nature of our teaching, it is important that students enroll for the entire school year. You may sign up at any time, but we ask that, when you do, you commit to studying with us for the rest of the school year, so you’ll enjoy the full benefits of our comprehensive curriculum. The Enrollment Process Learn More Begin your music education at PCM! Already enrolled at PCM?…

…rent year, which typically falls in mid-June. Holds may be placed on a case-by-case basis and will require a security deposit. We highly encourage all new renters to book a site visit before finalizing a reservation. Availability of space is extremely limited on weekday afternoons and evenings. Weekday mornings and weekends generally have more availability. As a general tip, making reservations several months in advance allows for the greatest fle…

…tory.org Call us at 626.683.3355 Find us on Social Media Begin your music education at PCM! Other questions? You can always send us a note. Office Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Administration Come visit us 100 North Hill Avenue Pasadena, California 91106 Don’t miss a beat Join our mailing list to stay in the loop about upcoming concerts and events….

…s access to opportunities to study, perform, and enjoy music, for years to come. There are a number of ways you can become a member. Explore some easy options below. If you have already included PCM in your estate plans, please let us know so that we can thank and recognize you, and extend invitations to exclusive events for members of the Legacy Society. You can download our gift notification form here and send to the address below: Pasadena Cons…

…le! Please visit the link below for access to online registration through ASAP Connected. Online Registration Instructions We have partnered with ASAP to develop a registration software and database that will serve the Conservatory’s needs and provide greater flexibility for our families. Log in Log in to the site using the main email we have on file for you. If you are not sure of the e-mail address on file, please contact the office to verify. Y…

Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion The Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Department prepares students to achieve technical proficiency—tone production, intonation, articulation, and rhythm—on their instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, baritone, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Through PCM’s sequentia…

…es at PCM, you are not just signing up for a weekly lesson; you’re entering into an immersive community where you’ll find inspiring teachers, fellow musicians to collaborate with, performances to attend, and a place to call your musical home. “Music has taught me discipline, how to overcome and step out of my comfort zone when performing, being part of a group, and being proud that I had a unique skill that most people do not have.” —Jazz student…

…Reasons to Give We love hearing from our patrons. Here’s what they’ve said about why they give to the Pasadena Conservatory of Music….

…hrough its outreach programs PCM strives to offer underserved youth in our community access to high-quality music education. Each year, these programs serve approximately 3,200 students, ages four through eighteen, throughout the Greater San Gabriel Valley. They help meet an increasing need for access to arts education, as well as access to opportunities that will nurture each student’s inherent musical aptitude. Our Programs PCM’s outreach progra…

…take lessons here with our highly accomplished faculty members. From Our Blog Local and international guest musicians perform on our stage. We present master classes, guest artist recitals, and a number of concert series in the community. We’ve been around for over 30 years. If you haven’t visited us yet, come on in and take a seat! Don’t miss a beat Join our mailing list to stay in the loop about upcoming concerts and events. You can always send…

…World Music PCM’s World Music Department explores diverse musical traditions from around the world, celebrating the universal language of music. Through our ensembles, students explore the rhythmic beats, enchanting melodies, and unique expressions that span various cultural traditions. Meet Our World Music Faculty Mariachi Pasadena! Visit the Fees page for more information about tuition and registration fees. Let’s make some music!…

…per breath management techniques and contrasting repertoire. For children ages 9 and up Meet Our Vocal Arts Faculty Our Programs We offer private lessons in 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90-minute lengths. Visit the Fees page for more information about tuition and registration fees. Adult Ensemble Let’s make some music!…

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Practice-a-thon 2020 PCM is excited to introduce Practice-a-thon 2020, challenging students and faculty of all ages, levels, and instruments to participate in a school-wide project to practice, while also raising funds for scholarships. Through our collective and shared efforts to practice, we hope this event serves as a reminder, especially during these challenging times, that we are all part of a musical community dedicated to learning, perform…

…021 October 1-31, 2021 PCM is excited to present our second annual Practice-a-thon, challenging students and faculty of all ages, levels, and instruments to participate in a school-wide project to practice, while also raising funds for scholarships. Through our collective and shared efforts to practice, we hope this event serves as a reminder that we are all part of a musical community dedicated to learning, performing, and enjoying music. A schoo…

…n ups! Auditorium on the PCM campus 100 North Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106…

…Master Classes During the school year, we host master classes with internationally-known educators and performers, which offer valuable insight into the techniques and practice routines of professional musicians. For participants and spectators alike, it’s a very educational experience. Attendance is free and open to the public, but participation is determined by audition. Upcoming Master Classes Recent Master Classes…

…r referral service, musicians will be put in touch directly with clients to determine fees, rates, and programming. Should you wish to hire a PCM musician, please fill out and submit the Gig Information Request Form below. For any further inquiries, feel free to contact the front office at 626-683-3355 x 103 or by e-mail at music@pasadenaconservatory.org. Gig Information Request Form A thoroughly filled form ensures the best possible match for you…

Piano Our curriculum cultivates independent learners though comprehensive piano technique that serves the interpretation of contrasting repertoire. Students enroll in private lessons that follow PCM’s piano curriculum, which is divided into preparatory, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. All students are expected to participate in repertoire classes and recitals. For children ages 6 and up Meet Our Piano Faculty Our Programs We offer…

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