Spring 2020 Classes and Course Offerings
Spring Registration is CLOSED!
Here are a few dates to know:
Spring Recitals: April 4th, 2020 at Munson Chapel, Azusa Pacific University
Recital #1: 1 - 2pm (subject to change)
Recital #2: 3 - 4pm (subject to change)
Recital #3: Rock Band/Worship Band (Date and time TBA)
Special Promotions:
- Students enrolled in private student or professional lessons on an orchestral instrument will receive WMSO class for FREE!
- Students enrolled in private student or professional voice lessons will receive ACM Choir class for FREE!
Here are a few dates to know:
Spring Recitals: April 4th, 2020 at Munson Chapel, Azusa Pacific University
Recital #1: 1 - 2pm (subject to change)
Recital #2: 3 - 4pm (subject to change)
Recital #3: Rock Band/Worship Band (Date and time TBA)
Special Promotions:
- Students enrolled in private student or professional lessons on an orchestral instrument will receive WMSO class for FREE!
- Students enrolled in private student or professional voice lessons will receive ACM Choir class for FREE!
Class and Course Offerings
Music Time for Babies and Toddlers
Ages: Baby-toddler years, This is a family participation class, parent or caregiver participate.
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:40am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 111 (Room subject to change)
Description: What a great way to spend your family time! Come enjoy 40 min of fun with your toddler by singing, dancing and learning musical concepts through play!
Cost: $65 per child for the 10 week session.
Instructor: Dona Kachelle
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:40am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 111 (Room subject to change)
Description: What a great way to spend your family time! Come enjoy 40 min of fun with your toddler by singing, dancing and learning musical concepts through play!
Cost: $65 per child for the 10 week session.
Instructor: Dona Kachelle
SHINE Choir (K - 4th)
Ages: Recommended for ages 5-9 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:30am - 10:30am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 113 (Room subject to change)
Descriptions: A great opportunity to learn basic musical concepts while developing vocal skills in a group setting! This is our beginning choir and a great place for those who are just starting out!
Cost: $65 for the 10 week session.
Instructor: Shehani Peiris
Questions? Please contact Shehani Peiris at <peiris@aol.com
SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS - FREE enrollment for students grades K - 4!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:30am - 10:30am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 113 (Room subject to change)
Descriptions: A great opportunity to learn basic musical concepts while developing vocal skills in a group setting! This is our beginning choir and a great place for those who are just starting out!
Cost: $65 for the 10 week session.
Instructor: Shehani Peiris
Questions? Please contact Shehani Peiris at <peiris@aol.com
SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS - FREE enrollment for students grades K - 4!
ACM Choir (5th - 12th)
Ages: Recommended for 9 and up, younger students by audition (no need to audition if you have previously been in choir with Mr Horton).
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 116 (Room subject to change)
Descriptions: A great opportunity to learn basic musical concepts while developing vocal skills in a group setting! This class also offers an opportunity to perform out in our community!
Prerequisites: Audition
Cost: $125 for the 10 week session.
Instructors: Charles Horton and Joshua Romo
Questions? Please contact Charles Horton at <charleswhorton@gmail.com>
Special Promotion: Students enrolled in private student or professional voice lessons will receive ACM Choir class for FREE!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 116 (Room subject to change)
Descriptions: A great opportunity to learn basic musical concepts while developing vocal skills in a group setting! This class also offers an opportunity to perform out in our community!
Prerequisites: Audition
Cost: $125 for the 10 week session.
Instructors: Charles Horton and Joshua Romo
Questions? Please contact Charles Horton at <charleswhorton@gmail.com>
Special Promotion: Students enrolled in private student or professional voice lessons will receive ACM Choir class for FREE!
World Music Symphony Orchestra
Prerequisite: 1.5 years of study on the instrument that they will play in the orchestra. No age requirements.
Instruments: Orchestral instruments
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:30am - 11:30am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 122 (Room subject to change)
Description: Come experience an exciting exploration of music from around the globe! Participate in rehearsals and concerts that develop a variety of worldwide artistic expressions and cultural understanding. The orchestra is led by "Wilker" Jose da Silva, from João Pessoa, Brazil, who has extensive experience as a conductor in many diverse areas from working as the conductor at Orquestra de Metais e Percussao da SEDEC as well as working for the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. This positions the orchestra as a unique environment for youth to develop musical and cultural literacy.
Cost: $125 for the 10 week session
Instructor: Wilker Jose DaSilva
Special Promotion: Students enrolled in private student or professional lessons on an orchestral instrument will receive WMSO class for FREE!
Instruments: Orchestral instruments
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:30am - 11:30am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 122 (Room subject to change)
Description: Come experience an exciting exploration of music from around the globe! Participate in rehearsals and concerts that develop a variety of worldwide artistic expressions and cultural understanding. The orchestra is led by "Wilker" Jose da Silva, from João Pessoa, Brazil, who has extensive experience as a conductor in many diverse areas from working as the conductor at Orquestra de Metais e Percussao da SEDEC as well as working for the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. This positions the orchestra as a unique environment for youth to develop musical and cultural literacy.
Cost: $125 for the 10 week session
Instructor: Wilker Jose DaSilva
Special Promotion: Students enrolled in private student or professional lessons on an orchestral instrument will receive WMSO class for FREE!
Music Technology And Composition
Ages: 10 and up
Times and dates: Saturdays, 1:30pm - 2:25pm, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Midi Lab/Music Annex (Room subject to change)
Description: This class will teach youngsters how to use music software to compose their very own music! Not only do they learn valuable technological skills but they learn various composition techniques as well! What a great combo!
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Times and dates: Saturdays, 1:30pm - 2:25pm, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Midi Lab/Music Annex (Room subject to change)
Description: This class will teach youngsters how to use music software to compose their very own music! Not only do they learn valuable technological skills but they learn various composition techniques as well! What a great combo!
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Worship Band
Ages: 9 and up, by audition.
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Keyboard/Piano, strings (violin, viola or cello)? We are open to have you play!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 12:00pm - 1:20pm, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 127 (Room subject to change)
Description: Worship in a rock band style! Play today's Contemporary Christian hits while you learn to read lead sheets and play with other musicians! This is a performing group with 1-3 performances at local churches and/or Christian events per semester. Band participates in many online social media formats as well such as Facebook, Instagram, website, and more.
Prerequisites: By Audition. MUST CONSENT TO AUDIO, IMAGE AND VIDEO RELEASE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. CAN BE DONE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Cost: $150
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Keyboard/Piano, strings (violin, viola or cello)? We are open to have you play!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 12:00pm - 1:20pm, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 127 (Room subject to change)
Description: Worship in a rock band style! Play today's Contemporary Christian hits while you learn to read lead sheets and play with other musicians! This is a performing group with 1-3 performances at local churches and/or Christian events per semester. Band participates in many online social media formats as well such as Facebook, Instagram, website, and more.
Prerequisites: By Audition. MUST CONSENT TO AUDIO, IMAGE AND VIDEO RELEASE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. CAN BE DONE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Cost: $150
Rock Band
Ages: 9 and up
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Keyboard/Piano, any other instrument you would like to rock out on? We are open to have you play!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:20am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 127 (Room subject to change)
Description: Rock out this fall in a rock band style ensemble! Play todays greatest hits while you learn to read lead sheets and play with other musicians!
Prerequisites: By Audition.
Cost: $150
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Keyboard/Piano, any other instrument you would like to rock out on? We are open to have you play!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:20am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 127 (Room subject to change)
Description: Rock out this fall in a rock band style ensemble! Play todays greatest hits while you learn to read lead sheets and play with other musicians!
Prerequisites: By Audition.
Cost: $150
Beginning Ukulele Class
Ages: 7-10 years old
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:50am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Practice Room (Room subject to change)
Description: Come and learn to play Ukulele!
Prerequisites: Come and learn to play Ukulele! This class starts from the very beginning, no previous experience necessary!
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:50am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Practice Room (Room subject to change)
Description: Come and learn to play Ukulele!
Prerequisites: Come and learn to play Ukulele! This class starts from the very beginning, no previous experience necessary!
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Piano Class
Ages: 7-10 years old, younger or older students by approval
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:40am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Piano Lab (Room subject to change)
Description: Come and learn to play piano! This class starts from the very beginning, no previous experience necessary! Work your way through four semesters of classes and then graduate to private lessons and ensembles!
Prerequisites: Completion of Group Piano Class Level 1, 1 semester of group piano at another school, OR approximately 10 private piano lessons.
Instructor: Thaissa Santiago
Cost $100
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:40am, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Piano Lab (Room subject to change)
Description: Come and learn to play piano! This class starts from the very beginning, no previous experience necessary! Work your way through four semesters of classes and then graduate to private lessons and ensembles!
Prerequisites: Completion of Group Piano Class Level 1, 1 semester of group piano at another school, OR approximately 10 private piano lessons.
Instructor: Thaissa Santiago
Cost $100
Beginning Guitar Class
Ages: 7 and up
Time and dates: Saturdays TBA, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 113 (Room subject to change)
Description: This class teaches a basic understanding of how to begin playing guitar among other aspects of music making! Guitarists will play and learn in a group environment, each working with one another in order to create beautiful music.
Cost: $100
Time and dates: Saturdays TBA, January 18th, 2020 - April 4th, 2020 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 113 (Room subject to change)
Description: This class teaches a basic understanding of how to begin playing guitar among other aspects of music making! Guitarists will play and learn in a group environment, each working with one another in order to create beautiful music.
Cost: $100
Private Lessons
We have two levels of private lessons: Private Professional Lessons taught by our ACM professional level teachers or Student Teacher Private Lessons taught by APU music majors. We offer private lessons on all instruments for both levels.
Student Teacher Private Lessons are offered on all instruments. These lessons are taught by APU music majors who are currently earning their music degrees at APU. These well educated and dedicated music majors will provide 30 min lessons on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks. Your child's lesson time will be arranged to fit class schedules and you will be contacted the week before for specific lesson times.
For Private Professional Lessons we always have on staff a professional level guitar, voice and piano teacher as those are our most popular lessons. If you need professional level lessons for any other instrument please choose "Other Private Professional Lessons" and list the instrument your child plays. We will then hire a professional from our list of available instructors for you. Eleven, 30 min lessons will be given over the course of 10 weeks by one of our professional teachers. Lessons are by arrangement and students will be prepared for participation in the end of semester recital. Scholarship are not available for Private Professional Lessons.
We offer some incentives for students taking private lessons! There are several classes that are either offered free or 50% off when enrolled in certain private lessons. Discounts are described under each private lesson option below as well as under the classes listed above.
Student Teacher Private Lessons are offered on all instruments. These lessons are taught by APU music majors who are currently earning their music degrees at APU. These well educated and dedicated music majors will provide 30 min lessons on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks. Your child's lesson time will be arranged to fit class schedules and you will be contacted the week before for specific lesson times.
For Private Professional Lessons we always have on staff a professional level guitar, voice and piano teacher as those are our most popular lessons. If you need professional level lessons for any other instrument please choose "Other Private Professional Lessons" and list the instrument your child plays. We will then hire a professional from our list of available instructors for you. Eleven, 30 min lessons will be given over the course of 10 weeks by one of our professional teachers. Lessons are by arrangement and students will be prepared for participation in the end of semester recital. Scholarship are not available for Private Professional Lessons.
We offer some incentives for students taking private lessons! There are several classes that are either offered free or 50% off when enrolled in certain private lessons. Discounts are described under each private lesson option below as well as under the classes listed above.
Student Teacher Private Lessons
Days and Times: Saturday mornings by arrangement starting January 18th, 2020
Cost: $200 total for ten, 30 min. lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Any student registered for private lessons on their orchestral instrument will receive World Music Symphony Orchestra class for FREE! Any student registered for private voice lessons will receive ACM Choir class for FREE! Please be sure to register for World Music Symphony Orchestra if you would like to add this to your schedule. Must meet prerequisite for class of 1.5 years on instrument. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Cost: $200 total for ten, 30 min. lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Any student registered for private lessons on their orchestral instrument will receive World Music Symphony Orchestra class for FREE! Any student registered for private voice lessons will receive ACM Choir class for FREE! Please be sure to register for World Music Symphony Orchestra if you would like to add this to your schedule. Must meet prerequisite for class of 1.5 years on instrument. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Private Professional Voice Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 18th, 2020
Ages: 11 and up, under 11 by audition.
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Private voice students that meet the minimum age and prerequisite requirements will receive Choir class FREE. Please be sure to register for the classes if you meet the prerequisites and wish to add them to your schedule. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Ages: 11 and up, under 11 by audition.
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Private voice students that meet the minimum age and prerequisite requirements will receive Choir class FREE. Please be sure to register for the classes if you meet the prerequisites and wish to add them to your schedule. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Private Professional Guitar Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 18th, 2020
Ages: 11 and up (7-10 years old we recommend group guitar class)
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min. lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Ages: 11 and up (7-10 years old we recommend group guitar class)
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min. lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Private Professional Piano Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 18th, 2020
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min. lessons (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Private piano students will receive 50% on ONE of the following: Music Technology, Percussion Ensemble, or Choir. Must meet age and prerequisite requirements for class. Please be sure to register for the classes if you meet the prerequisites and wish to add them to your schedule. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min. lessons (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Private piano students will receive 50% on ONE of the following: Music Technology, Percussion Ensemble, or Choir. Must meet age and prerequisite requirements for class. Please be sure to register for the classes if you meet the prerequisites and wish to add them to your schedule. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Other Private Professional Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 18th, 2020
Instruments: Any. We will hire a professional from our list of professional teachers for you.
Ages: Depends on instrument and teacher preference.
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min. lessons (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Any students taking Other Private Professional Lessons will receive 50% on one of the following: Music Technology and Composition, Percussion Ensemble, or Choir. Must meet age and prerequisite requirements for class. Those who are taking lessons on an orchestral instrument will receive WMSO class for FREE! Please be sure to register for the classes if you meet the prerequisites and wish to add them to your schedule. Discount will be taken at time of payment.
Instruments: Any. We will hire a professional from our list of professional teachers for you.
Ages: Depends on instrument and teacher preference.
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min. lessons (Full hour lessons are available!)
Class discounts: Any students taking Other Private Professional Lessons will receive 50% on one of the following: Music Technology and Composition, Percussion Ensemble, or Choir. Must meet age and prerequisite requirements for class. Those who are taking lessons on an orchestral instrument will receive WMSO class for FREE! Please be sure to register for the classes if you meet the prerequisites and wish to add them to your schedule. Discount will be taken at time of payment.