Open House on August 8, 2026

We're hosting our second annual open house! Meet our faculty, sample classes, 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.

12:45 pm Closing remarks and raffle winner announcement!

1:00 pm End of Open House event

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

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am

    ♪ Family Drum Circle ♪  | Room 136
    Join the family drum circle

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

    ♪ Mariachi Pasadena! Folk Songs ♪  | Room 139
    Learn and sing Mexican folk songs

    ♪ Ukulele Class ♪  | Room 236
    Grab a uke and start strumming

    ♪ 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 and meet faculty members

  • 10:45 - 11:15 am

    ♪ Family Drum Circle ♪ | Room 136
    Join the family drum circle

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

    ♪ Klezmer Music Class ♪ | Room 139
    Check back soon for more information

    ♪ 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

    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 and meet faculty members

  • 11:30 - 12:00 pm

    ♪ Family Drum Circle ♪ | Room 136
    Join the family drum circle

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

    ♪ Mariachi Pasadena! Folk Songs ♪  | Room 139
    Learn and sing Mexican folk songs

    ♪ Echoes of China Folk Ensemble ♪  | Room 236
    Learn Chinese folk songs

    ♪ 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

    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 and meet faculty members

  • 12:45 - 1:15 pm

    ♪ Family Drum Circle ♪ | Room 136
    Join the family drum circle

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

    ♪ Klezmer Music Class ♪ | Room 139
    Check back soon for more information

    ♪ 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 and meet faculty members