Spring 2023 Classes and Course Offerings
SUMMER REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN! (Registration is open until June 10th)
Please note the Summer 2023 sessions will be in person on the Azusa Pacific University campus.
*We are STILL OFFERING PRIVATE ONLINE LESSONS via ZOOM!
Summer Semester: 10 Saturdays Starting May 1st, 2023.
*During our summer semester, available teachers may be more flexible. No ending date is given for the summer semester to allow for maximum flexibility, so long as all 10 lessons are given by the beginning of our fall semester.
For more information, please visit: https://www.azusaconservatory.org/
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://formstack.apu.edu/forms/azusa_conservatory_payment_form
If online payments will not work for you, please contact Dr. Alexander Koops ([email protected]) for more information.
*For all minors (under 18), a legal parent or guardian must be present in person on the first day of lessons (or if lessons are on zoom, on the first zoom call lesson) to confirm and approve the lessons or make a separate zoom appointment to verify and approve the lessons.
Please note the Summer 2023 sessions will be in person on the Azusa Pacific University campus.
*We are STILL OFFERING PRIVATE ONLINE LESSONS via ZOOM!
Summer Semester: 10 Saturdays Starting May 1st, 2023.
*During our summer semester, available teachers may be more flexible. No ending date is given for the summer semester to allow for maximum flexibility, so long as all 10 lessons are given by the beginning of our fall semester.
For more information, please visit: https://www.azusaconservatory.org/
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://formstack.apu.edu/forms/azusa_conservatory_payment_form
If online payments will not work for you, please contact Dr. Alexander Koops ([email protected]) for more information.
*For all minors (under 18), a legal parent or guardian must be present in person on the first day of lessons (or if lessons are on zoom, on the first zoom call lesson) to confirm and approve the lessons or make a separate zoom appointment to verify and approve the lessons.
Class and Course Offerings
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: TBD
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.
Questions? Please contact Kristen Hamilton <[email protected]>"
Time and dates: TBD
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.
Questions? Please contact Kristen Hamilton <[email protected]>"
SHINE Choir (K - 4th)
Ages: Recommended for ages 5-10 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room 111
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 Kristen Hamilton <[email protected]>"
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Room 111
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 Kristen Hamilton <[email protected]>"
Tots Choir
Ages: 4 and up
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 127 (Room subject to change)
Description: Sing with the best of them! This group focuses primarily around introducing young children to choral singing and developing their love and passion for music! They will learn team working skills while also advancing their musical abilities.
Questions? contact: Alexander Koops <[email protected]>
Cost: $65
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University, Warren Room 127 (Room subject to change)
Description: Sing with the best of them! This group focuses primarily around introducing young children to choral singing and developing their love and passion for music! They will learn team working skills while also advancing their musical abilities.
Questions? contact: Alexander Koops <[email protected]>
Cost: $65
Beginning Level Composition
Ages: 7 - 12
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Computer "Midi Lab" (on the East side of the Faculty Parking lot)
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 can receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Computer "Midi Lab" (on the East side of the Faculty Parking lot)
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 can receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Intermediate to Advanced Level Composition
Ages: 12 - 18 (younger by audition)
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Computer "Midi Lab" (on the East side of the Faculty Parking lot)
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 can receive 50% off composition class tuition!
Time and dates: TBD
Location: Azusa Pacific University Warren School of Music, Computer "Midi Lab" (on the East side of the Faculty Parking lot)
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 can receive 50% off composition class tuition!
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.
* 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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)
