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.
Meet Our Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Faculty
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Johanna Borenstein
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Blake Cooper
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Jennifer Johnson Cullinan
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Mike Davis
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussiontrumpet -
Melissa Frey
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionBassoon -
Yuri Inoo
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Barbara Mullens Geier
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Danielle Ondarza
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Laura Stoutenborough
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Kevin Truong
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Micah Wright
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Mike Zonshine
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Michele Zukovsky
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionClarinet
Adult Ensemble
March 4 – May 27, 2026
Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Barbara Mullens Geier
Tuition: $360
Students in the adult flute ensemble have the opportunity to sight read, develop better listening skills, improve rhythmic accuracy, and learn and perform ensemble repertoire.
Contact the PCM office at music@pasadenaconservatory.org or 626.683.3355 for more information.
Summer Offerings
Youth Camps
July 27 – July 31, 2026
Monday through Friday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructors: Danielle Ondarza and Mike Zonshine
Tuition: $695
In our week together, we provide the tools to 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 18 – June 21, 2026
Thursday & Friday: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructors: Laura Stoutenborough and Micah Wright
Tuition: $395
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 Andrew Lowy, second/E-flat clarinet player 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.
Intergenerational Offerings
July 20 – 22, 2026
Monday – Wednesday: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Instructor: Johanna Borenstein
Tuition: $395
Flute Camp focuses on flute fundamentals, breathing, tone production, technique, articulation, and interval training. Led by PCM faculty Johanna Borenstein, the camp features a master class by Heather Clark, principal flautist for the Pasadena and Long Beach symphonies. This camp also features a small repair and maintenance class. There will be etude studies, practice techniques, and chamber music. All students will play in a Flute choir.
Ages 12+ are invited to enroll.