Spring 2021 Classes and Course Offerings
Spring Registration is OPEN!
Here are a few dates to know:
Classes and Lessons Officially Start: March 20th, 2021 (SHINE choir starts March 11th!)
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.
Here are a few dates to know:
Classes and Lessons Officially Start: March 20th, 2021 (SHINE choir starts March 11th!)
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.
*If you are ONLY registering for SHINE choir, follow the link above and only select the SHINE choir registration option in the Google form. If you are registering for other lessons and classes as well, use the Spring 2021 Registration link below and select all of the classes you plan to enroll in.
Special FREE Event! Family Music Time!
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Ages: Baby-toddler years, This is a family participation class, parent or caregiver participate.
Time and dates: April 17th and May 1st, 10:00am - 10:45am Location: Online, Via ZOOM Description: Family Music Time! Cost: FREE, but please donate something to support the conservatory if you are able. Instructor: Donna Kachelle *(If enough interest is shown, Family Time may continue into the rest of the semester and summer) |
Class and Course Offerings
SHINE Choir (K - 4th)
Ages: Recommended for ages 5-9 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Time and dates: Thursdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, March 11th, 2021 - May 13th, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Online, Via ZOOM
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 - Azusa Unified school district students may apply for the Rotary club scholarship!
Time and dates: Thursdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, March 11th, 2021 - May 13th, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Online, Via ZOOM
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 - Azusa Unified school district students may apply for the Rotary club scholarship!
Beginning Level Composition
Ages: 7 - 12
Times and dates: Saturdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Via ZOOM
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!
Times and dates: Saturdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Via ZOOM
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)
Times and dates: Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Via ZOOM
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!
Times and dates: Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Via ZOOM
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 Ukulele Class
Ages: 7-10 years old
Time and dates: TBD, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Online, Via ZOOM
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: TBD, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Online, Via ZOOM
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: TBD, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Online, Via ZOOM
Description: Come and learn to play Ukulele!
Prerequisites: Must have already learned some Ukulele.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
Time and dates: TBD, March 20th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2021 (Time subject to change)
Location: Online, Via ZOOM
Description: Come and learn to play Ukulele!
Prerequisites: Must have already learned some Ukulele.
Cost: $50 for the 10 week session.
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.*
*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. 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.*
*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.
The Azusa Rotary Club is sponsoring scholarships for local Azusa students who wish to take private lessons. Visit our Rotary Scholarship page for more information and how to apply.
Student Teacher Private Lessons
Days and Times: Saturday mornings by arrangement. Starting Saturday, March 20th, 2021
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, March 20th, 2021
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, March 20th, 2021
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, March 20th, 2021
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, March 20th, 2021
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!)
