Woodwinds, Brass & 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 sequential curriculum, students learn to express themselves musically, develop musical responsibility, and acquire the skills necessary to participate in ensembles.
Meet Our Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Faculty
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Michele Zukovsky
Artist-TeacherWoodwinds, Brass & PercussionClarinet -
Kirsten Edkins
Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionSaxophoneJazzClarinet, Saxophone -
Melissa Frey
Woodwinds, Brass & Percussionbassoon -
Melanie Hoffman
Woodwinds, Brass & Percussiontrumpet -
Toby Holmes
Jazzlow brassWoodwinds, Brass & Percussionlow brass -
Jennifer Johnson
Woodwinds, Brass & Percussionoboe -
Barbara Mullens Geier
Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionFlute -
Jenni Olson
Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionFlute -
Danielle Ondarza
Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Department ChairWoodwinds, Brass & PercussionHorn -
Laura Stoutenborough
Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionClarinet -
Chris Stoutenborough
Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionClarinet -
T.J. Troy
Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionPercussion
Our Programs
We offer private lessons as well as group and ensemble classes.
*NEW SUMMER OFFERING* Clarinet Camp
June 19-23 | 3-6 p.m. | $350
Ages 13+
Instructors: Chris and Laura Stoutenborough
Master classes by:
Yehuda Gilad, Professor of Clarinet, USC and the Colburn School
Michele Zukovsky, former Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Don Foster, Principal Clarinet of Pasadena and Santa Barbara Symphonies
The camp will focus on guided work on fundamentals including breathing, embouchure, and articulation. There will be in-depth classes covering reedwork, picking a mouthpiece, practice tools, and intonation.
To register click here.
Flute Ensemble
Students will have the opportunity to sight-read, improve listening skills and rhythmic accuracy, practice rehearsal techniques, and learn performance ensemble repertoire.
Visit the Fees page for more information about tuition and registration fees.