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Woodwinds, Brass, and 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.

Summer Offerings

Youth Camps

July 28 – August 1, 2025
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Instructors: Danielle Ondarza and Mike Zonshine
Tuition: $650

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In our week together, we help you develop your sound, technique, and artistry. Brass Camp is a perfect way to build upon the skills you have, get back into shape before school begins, and improve your
understanding of how your instrument works.

Each day includes a group warm-up, playing together as a full brass ensemble, and sectional time. We help you become more confident in reading music and knowing how to make the printed notes sound like the exciting music you want to play.

Ages 12+ are invited to enroll.

June 27 – June 29
Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructors: Laura Stoutenborough and Micah Wright
Tuition: $325

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Clarinet Camp focuses on fundamentals, including breathing, embouchure, and articulation. Led by PCM faculty members Laura Stoutenborough and Micah Wright, the camp features a master class by Boris Allakhverdyan, principal clarinet of the LA Philharmonic. This camp covers reed-work, practice techniques, and chamber music. All students play in a clarinet choir.

Ages 12+ are invited to enroll.

July 28 – 30, 2025
Monday – Wednesday: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Instructor: Johanna Borenstein
Tuition: $375

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Flute Camp focuses on flute fundamentals, breathing, tone production, technique, articulation, and interval training. Led by PCM faculty member Johanna Borenstein, the camp features a master class by Ben Smolen, Principal Flute of Pacific Symphony, principal flute of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and Faculty at UCLA.

This camp also features a small repair and maintenance class by Seung Jeon. There will be etude studies, practice techniques, and chamber music. All students will play in a flute choir.

Ages 12+ are invited to enroll.

Adult Ensembles

June 23 – June 27, 2025
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Instructors: Danielle Ondarza and Mike Zonshine
Tuition: $975

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PCM’s five-day Adult Brass Retreat brings players together to delve into all things brass. The days begin with a morning warm up followed by a tutti brass ensemble. The afternoons involve dividing into smaller chamber groups, followed by time with a legacy brass artist.

Whether you are a weekend warrior, a comeback player, a music educator, or a part-time musician, we have something for you. Join our community for a week of brass immersion.