Spring 2022 Classes and Course Offerings
Spring Registration is OPEN!
Here are a few dates to know:
Classes and Lessons Officially Start: January, 22nd 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (No official class March 5th or 12th due to spring break)
* We are still offering PRIVATE LESSONS ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Please select the "ONLINE VIA ZOOM" option on the registration form if you are interested in this.
Spring 2022 Recital: April 9th, 2022 1:00 pm
PAYMENT: At this time, we are currently accepting ONLINE PAYMENTS for Conservatory lessons and classes. Please visit our website and navigate in the top menu to the Payments tab, or go to https://www.azusaconservatory.org/payments.html and select the Formstack online payment option on the right hand side.
If online payments will not work for you, please contact Dr. Alexander Koops (akoops@apu.edu) for more information.
*For all minors (under 18), legal parent or guardian must be present in person on the first zoom call lesson to confirm and approve the lessons or make a separate zoom appointment to verify and approve the lessons.
CANCELLATION POLICY: For all registered students, a full refund can be requested up until 10 days prior to the first class meeting date.
Please note: Students must submit the following Visitor Health Assessment Form prior to arriving on the Azusa Pacific University Campus, and submit it each time they plan to come on to campus.
Here are a few dates to know:
Classes and Lessons Officially Start: January, 22nd 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (No official class March 5th or 12th due to spring break)
* We are still offering PRIVATE LESSONS ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Please select the "ONLINE VIA ZOOM" option on the registration form if you are interested in this.
Spring 2022 Recital: April 9th, 2022 1:00 pm
PAYMENT: At this time, we are currently accepting ONLINE PAYMENTS for Conservatory lessons and classes. Please visit our website and navigate in the top menu to the Payments tab, or go to https://www.azusaconservatory.org/payments.html and select the Formstack online payment option on the right hand side.
If online payments will not work for you, please contact Dr. Alexander Koops (akoops@apu.edu) for more information.
*For all minors (under 18), legal parent or guardian must be present in person on the first zoom call lesson to confirm and approve the lessons or make a separate zoom appointment to verify and approve the lessons.
CANCELLATION POLICY: For all registered students, a full refund can be requested up until 10 days prior to the first class meeting date.
Please note: Students must submit the following Visitor Health Assessment Form prior to arriving on the Azusa Pacific University Campus, and submit it each time they plan to come on to campus.
Class and Course Offerings
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 - 11:30 am, Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (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. $350 for Fall and Spring commitment.
Special promotions:
+If taking private lessons on an orchestral instrument, either student or professional level, WMSO is FREE!
Instruments: Orchestral instruments
Time and dates: Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30 am, Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (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. $350 for Fall and Spring commitment.
Special promotions:
+If taking private lessons on an orchestral instrument, either student or professional level, WMSO is FREE!
ACM Choir
Ages: Recommended for 11 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, Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 116 (Room subject to change)
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
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.
Questions? Please contact Charles Horton at <charleswhorton@gmail.com>
Time and dates: Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm, Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 116 (Room subject to change)
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
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.
Questions? Please contact Charles Horton at <charleswhorton@gmail.com>
SHINE Choir (K - 4th)
Ages: Recommended for ages 5-10 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:00am. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room 111
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
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.
Questions? Please contact Shehani Peiris at <peiris@aol.com
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:00am. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room 111
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
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.
Questions? Please contact Shehani Peiris at <peiris@aol.com
Music Time: Baby-toddler years
Ages: Baby-toddler years, This is a family participation class, parent or caregiver participate.
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:40am, Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, lawn near the Warren Building, weather permitting; otherwise 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.
Baby/Toddler Family Class Covid Protocols
Special Discount: For families wanting to enroll more than one child, only $10 for each additional child in the same family!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am - 9:40am, Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, lawn near the Warren Building, weather permitting; otherwise 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.
Baby/Toddler Family Class Covid Protocols
- All agree to let one another know if they are sick
- Limited Class Size
- Classes conducted outdoors, weather permitting; in room 111 if needed (large room)
- Families bring their own blanket to lay out on the grass (or carpet if moved indoors)
- Masks required per LA health protocols (over 2 years old) indoors
- Please use provided hand sanitizer when entering and leaving
- Families do not share instruments with other families as a general rule. If community drums or mallets are used, they are sanitized between uses
- Activities are structured to interact within families
Special Discount: For families wanting to enroll more than one child, only $10 for each additional child in the same family!
Bucket Band
Ages: 9 - 18
Time and dates: 9:00am - 9:45am
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room 111
Description: Bucket drumming is a style of music that involves drumming on plastic buckets and other objects to create rhythmic grooves. The most common object used by bucket drummers are five-gallon plastic buckets, but other objects can be used, including glass bottles, pots, and pans.
Cost: $45 for the 10 week session
Questions, please contact Jonathan Boyer <jboyer20@apu.edu>
Time and dates: 9:00am - 9:45am
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room 111
Description: Bucket drumming is a style of music that involves drumming on plastic buckets and other objects to create rhythmic grooves. The most common object used by bucket drummers are five-gallon plastic buckets, but other objects can be used, including glass bottles, pots, and pans.
Cost: $45 for the 10 week session
Questions, please contact Jonathan Boyer <jboyer20@apu.edu>
Beginning Level Composition
Ages: 7 - 12
Time and dates: Saturdays, 12:15pm. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: TBA
Description: Students will learn about the basic elements of music and how to utilize them in creating original compositions. Students will be required to write their own music using the musical programs Soundtrap or Noteflight for video clips that vary in environment, mood, instruments, and length. An introduction into these programs will be discussed. The ability to read music notation is not required for this class. All of you need is a good set of ears and a lot of curiosity to begin! Those who are able to read are welcome to attend in order to gain a deeper understanding of music in the context of images and motion.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
SPECIAL PROMOTION: If you are also enrolled in a private lesson, you will receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 12:15pm. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: TBA
Description: Students will learn about the basic elements of music and how to utilize them in creating original compositions. Students will be required to write their own music using the musical programs Soundtrap or Noteflight for video clips that vary in environment, mood, instruments, and length. An introduction into these programs will be discussed. The ability to read music notation is not required for this class. All of you need is a good set of ears and a lot of curiosity to begin! Those who are able to read are welcome to attend in order to gain a deeper understanding of music in the context of images and motion.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
SPECIAL PROMOTION: If you are also enrolled in a private lesson, you will receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Intermediate to Advanced Level Composition
Ages: 12 - 18 (younger by audition)
Time and dates: Saturdays, 12:15pm. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: TBA
Description: Music is a vital part of any film soundtrack and is often used to support and enhance the emotional experience of each scene. Early films lacked audio and depended on a local musician to perform or improvise a supporting music soundtrack. The Library of Congress collections include several early films from this era. In this class, students will explore film soundtracks and analyze how music soundtracks may enhance and support video. Students will use their knowledge of music theory to create an original soundtrack for an early silent film.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
SPECIAL PROMOTION: If you are also enrolled in a private lesson, you will receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Time and dates: Saturdays, 12:15pm. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: TBA
Description: Music is a vital part of any film soundtrack and is often used to support and enhance the emotional experience of each scene. Early films lacked audio and depended on a local musician to perform or improvise a supporting music soundtrack. The Library of Congress collections include several early films from this era. In this class, students will explore film soundtracks and analyze how music soundtracks may enhance and support video. Students will use their knowledge of music theory to create an original soundtrack for an early silent film.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
SPECIAL PROMOTION: If you are also enrolled in a private lesson, you will receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Beginning Guitar Class
Ages: 7-10 years old
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:30am. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: 127
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
Description: Come and learn to play Guitar!
Prerequisites: Come and learn to play Guitar! This class starts from the very beginning, no previous experience necessary!
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Time and dates: Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:30am. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: 127
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
Description: Come and learn to play Guitar!
Prerequisites: Come and learn to play Guitar! This class starts from the very beginning, no previous experience necessary!
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Beginning Ukulele Class
Ages: 7-10 years old
Time and dates: Saturdays, 9:00am. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: 127
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
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. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: 127
*Oct. 16th, class will be held in the Multimedia Rooms due to room conflict
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.
Intermediate Ukulele Class
Ages: 10+
Time and dates: Saturdays, TBA. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: TBA
Description: Come and learn to play Ukulele!
Prerequisites: Must have already learned some Ukulele.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Time and dates: Saturdays, TBA. Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room: TBA
Description: Come and learn to play Ukulele!
Prerequisites: Must have already learned some Ukulele.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Group Piano Class
Ages: 6-10 years old, younger or older students by approval
Teacher: Wen Yee Tang (Questions specifically about the piano class, contact Wen Yee at <wtang19@apu.edu>)
Time and dates: Saturdays Level 1. 9:00 am – 9:40 am. Level 2. 10am-10:40 am.
Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Piano Lab (Room subject to change)
Description: Come and learn to play piano! Level 1 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 for Level 1: None, Ages 6 - 7.
Prerequisites for Level 2: Completion of Group Piano Class Level 1, 1 semester of group piano at another school, OR approximately 10 private piano lessons. Ages 8 +
Cost $100
Teacher: Wen Yee Tang (Questions specifically about the piano class, contact Wen Yee at <wtang19@apu.edu>)
Time and dates: Saturdays Level 1. 9:00 am – 9:40 am. Level 2. 10am-10:40 am.
Spring Semester 10 Saturdays January 22nd, 2022 - April 9th, 2022 (Time subject to change)
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Piano Lab (Room subject to change)
Description: Come and learn to play piano! Level 1 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 for Level 1: None, Ages 6 - 7.
Prerequisites for Level 2: Completion of Group Piano Class Level 1, 1 semester of group piano at another school, OR approximately 10 private piano lessons. Ages 8 +
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. Ten, 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 are still offering PRIVATE LESSONS ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Please select the "ONLINE VIA ZOOM" option on the registration form if you are interested in this.
*For all minors (under 18), legal parent or guardian must be present in person on the first zoom call lesson to confirm and approve the lessons or make a separate zoom appointment to verify and approve the lessons.
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. Ten, 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 are still offering PRIVATE LESSONS ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Please select the "ONLINE VIA ZOOM" option on the registration form if you are interested in this.
*For all minors (under 18), legal parent or guardian must be present in person on the first zoom call lesson to confirm and approve the lessons or make a separate zoom appointment to verify and approve the lessons.
Student Teacher Private Lessons
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 22nd.
Cost: $200 total for ten, 30 min. lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Cost: $200 total for ten, 30 min. lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Private Professional Voice Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 22nd.
Ages: 11 and up, under 11 by audition.
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Ages: 11 and up, under 11 by audition.
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Private Professional Guitar Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 22nd.
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 22nd.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Private Professional Guzheng Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 22nd.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $360 total for ten, 30 min lessons. (Full hour lessons are available!)
Other Private Professional Lessons
No Scholarship Available
Days and Times: By arrangement. Will be contacted after registration. Starting Saturday, January 22nd.
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!)
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!)
