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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Michele Zukovsky
Artist-TeacherWoodwinds, Brass, and PercussionClarinet -
Sarah Bauzá
World MusicAdult StudiesWoodwinds, Brass, and PercussionTrumpet -
Blake Cooper
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussionlow brass -
Jennifer Johnson Cullinan
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionOboe -
Melissa Frey
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionBassoon -
Toby Holmes
JazzLow BrassWoodwinds, Brass, and PercussionLow Brass -
Yuri Inoo
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionClassical Percussion -
Gwang Kim
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussiontrombone -
Andrew Leonard
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionClarinet -
Barbara Mullens Geier
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionFluteAdult StudiesFlute -
Danielle Ondarza
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Department ChairWoodwinds, Brass, and PercussionHorn -
Laura Stoutenborough
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionClarinet -
Micah Wright
Woodwinds, Brass, and PercussionClarinet
Our Programs
We offer private lessons as well as group and ensemble classes.
August 29, 2023 – June 1, 2024
Tuesdays: 5:00 pm
Instructor: Rachael Denny
Tuition: $1,008*
Using recorders, students will develop their music literacy and foundational skills to make a smooth transition into woodwind or brass lessons. The class will feature opportunities to hear, hold and explore the instruments of the woodwind and brass families, in addition to using percussion instruments for accompaniment and rhythmic proficiency. Students will perform in ensemble twice each year.
*Materials fee not included
Instructor: Laura Stoutenborough, Micah Wright
PCM’s Clarinet Camp focuses on fundamentals, including breathing, embouchure, and articulation. Led by PCM faculty Laura Stoutenborough and Micah Wright, the camp features a master class with guest artist Burt Hara from the L.A. Philharmonic and covers reed-work, practice tools, and intonation. All students will play in a clarinet choir. Ages 12+.
Visit the Fees page for more information about tuition and registration fees.