Open House on August 8, 2026

Pasadena Conservatory of Music is hosting our second annual open house! Sample classes, meet our faculty, participate in interactive demonstrations, hear student and faculty performances, and register for fall classes!

August 8, 2026
9:30 am – 1:00 pm

100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, California 91106

Open to the public

Enjoy delicious beverages for purchase onsite from Coffee of the Arts. Register for lessons or a class at our Open House event and you receive a free PCM Yeti travel mug*!

RSVP

*While supplies last

Activity Schedule

9:30 am Check in, receive a tote bag and bingo card, grab a coffee! Then join us for opening remarks in the Webster Amphitheater.

♪ Demonstration Classes ♪  have limited capacity. Arrive early to ensure you get a spot.

Schedule subject to change — check for updates.

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am

    ♪ Bridge to Strings ♪  | Room 136
    Play along with Sherry Luchette

    ♪ Young Musicians 1s & 2s ♪  | Room 137
    Sing, drum, dance, and play with Sharon Weed (ages 1 & 2, +adult)

    ♪ Jewish Music Youth Orchestra♪  | Room 139
    Learn about PCM’s Jewish Music Youth Orchestra

    ♪ Beginning Recorder Ensemble ♪ | Room 236
    Learn the basics of the recorder ensemble with Rachael Denny (adults)

    ♪ Music Technology ♪ | Room 237
    Sample PCM’s tech lab and logic pro with Wesley Chu

    Musical Storytime | Webster Amphitheater
    Hear a story and play along

    Student Performances | Barrett Hall
    Enjoy performances by current PCM students

    Meet the Departments | PCM Auditorium
    Hear and see all the areas of study we have at PCM

  • 10:45 - 11:15 am

    ♪ Musical Maestros ♪ | Room 136
    Sing, drum, dance, and play with Rachael Denny (ages 5 & 6, +adult)

    ♪ Young Musicians 1s & 2s ♪  | Room 137
    Sing, drum, dance, and play with Sharon Weed (ages 1 & 2, +adult)

    ♪ Mariachi Pasadena! ♪  | Room 139
    Learn about PCM’s mariachi ensemble

    ♪ Jazz Combo ♪ | Room 236
    Learn about PCM’s Jazz Combos with Sherry Luchette (adults)

    ♪ Music Technology ♪ | Room 237
    Sample PCM’s tech lab and logic pro with Wesley Chu

    Musical Storytime | Webster Amphitheater
    Hear a story and play along

    Adult Student Performances | Barrett Hall
    Enjoy performances by current adult PCM students

    Meet the Departments | PCM Auditorium
    Hear and see all the areas of study we have at PCM

  • 11:30 - 12:00 pm

    ♪ Family Ukulele ♪ | Room 136
    Strum along with Sherry Luchette

    ♪ Young Musicians 3s & 4s ♪ | Room 137
    Sing, drum, dance, and play with Sharon Weed (ages 3 & 4, +adult)

    ♪ Echoes of China Folk Ensemble Demonstration ♪  | Room 139
    Learn about Echoes of China Folk Ensemble with Celia Liu and Susan She

    ♪ Beginning Recorder Ensemble ♪ | Room 236
    Learn the basics of the recorder ensemble with Rachael Denny (adults)

    ♪ Group Piano ♪ | Room 237
    A brief introduction to piano playing with Yi-Ju Lai

    Musical Storytime | Webster Amphitheater
    Hear a story and play along

    Glee Club Ensemble | Barrett Hall
    Watch and learn about PCM’s adult Glee Club Ensemble

    Meet the Departments | PCM Auditorium
    Hear and see all the areas of study we have at PCM

  • 12:15 - 12:45 pm

    ♪ Musical Adventures ♪ | Room 136
    Sing, drum, dance, and play with Rachael Denny (ages  7 – 9, +adult)

    ♪ Young Musicians 3s & 4s ♪ | Room 137
    Sing, drum, dance, and play with Sharon Weed (ages 3 & 4, +adult)

    ♪ Mariachi Pasadena! ♪  | Room 139
    Learn about PCM’s mariachi ensemble

    ♪ Echoes of China Folk Ensemble – Pipa ♪  | Room 236
    Learn Chinese folk songs on the Pipa with Celia Liu (adults)

    ♪ Group Piano ♪ | Room 237
    A brief introduction to piano playing with Yi-Ju Lai

    Musical Storytime | Webster Amphitheater
    Hear a story and play along

    Faculty Performance | Barrett Hall
    Enjoy performances by PCM faculty

    Meet the Departments | PCM Auditorium
    Hear and see all the areas of study we have at PCM

12:45 pm Closing remarks and bingo winner announcement!

 

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