A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to providing first-rate music education in a nurturing, non-competitive ensemble setting. Members of the VYMA enhance their musical skills through professional coaching while they discover the dedication, teamwork and joy of making music together. Please call Samvel Chilingarian at (818) 951-6482
or write to us at: Mailing address only: Verdugo Young Musicians' Association
P.O. 8343, La Crescenta, CA. 91224-0343
We are located at: the First Congregational Church,
2001 Canada Bl. Glendale, CA. 91208
Visit our Website at http://vyma.org
This is open to third through twelfth grade students with little or no experience as well as those with previous training. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes.
Located at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
5931 West 18th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Offered by the Southeast Symphony Association in cooperation with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Contact: SESA, to P.O. Box 8801, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Phone: (323) 293-7372
Application Deadline: Fall - Semptember 27
Winter - January 3 Spring - March 13
http://www.southeastsymphony.org
The Compton Conservatory of Music
Located on the campus of Compton High School
601 S. Acacia, Compton 90220
Third through twelfth grade, beginning, intermediate and advanced classes
for all orchestral instruments. Offered in cooperation with the Compton
Unified School District
For information and applications contact Ann Cooper at 310-639-4321 x55144
Tuition grants are available based upon need, and scholarships will be
awarded based upon achievement.
http://www.comptonconservatory.org
817 Vine Street, Suite 204 (Musicians Union Building)
Los Angeles, CA 90038, Office: (323) 462-4311, Fax: (323) 462-4367
The Harmony Project offers private and group instruction for all instruments and voice.
Classes: music theory/composition, orchestra and choir
Fall Session: 16 weeks (Mid-August to December), Spring Session: 16 weeks (Mid-January to May), Summer Festival: 8 weeks (June and July)
Locations:
Hollywood United Methodist Church , 6817 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028
Yucca Park Community Center, 6671 Yucca Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
www.harmony-project.org
PCYO is accepting all levels of experience, ages 12 to 18. Classes in instrumental music and music theory and instruments are available to loan. This is a year round program held at the Abundant Life Covenant Bible Church, 2033 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104. Classes held every other Saturday from 12 Noon to 3 PM
Contact: Camille Barnes or Robert Regan at 626-792-5190 or Email: abundantlifecbc@yahoo.com
www.pasadenayouthorchestra.com
Saturday Conservatory of Music (Pasadena)
This is a project of Community Partners, established to provide affordable,
quality music instruction, primarily targeting children from low income
families.
Located at the Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena
Fourth through twelfth grades, beginner to advanced
Contact: Mickey Fruchter, 626-345-0130
PO Box 40138, Pasadena 91114
Application Deadline: Fall - September 14
Winter - January 4 Spring - March 15
www.saturdayconservatoryofmusic.org
PianoArts
A Competition with a Difference
The keys to a successful career as a pianist go beyond the piano. That’s the philosophy of PianoArts. Based in Milwaukee, PianoArts is a performing and educational organization that presents a national competition and music festival for some of the nation’s most talented musicians, ages 15 through 19. The competition offers prizes, scholarships, and future performances, but the winners – in fact, all of the contestants – receive training and advice on all aspects of performance.
Participants have private conferences with well-known judges and participate in classes with professional musicians to hone their skills in playing with an ensemble and in speaking effectively about music. All contestants rehearse and perform a duo for violin/piano or cello/piano with a musician from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and finalists have the opportunity to perform a full concerto with the MSO during the prize round.
www.pianoarts.org
The MusicLink Foundation links students with professional music teachers. The MusicLink Foundation's network of coordinators, teachers, and business partners is the vital link for creating musicians, one student at a time. MusicLink seeks out promising music students from schools, churches, and community youth programs and link them with teachers who volunteer to teach students on partial or full scholarship.
* Discounts on music and materials
* Grass Roots Grants for MusicLink Programs
* Assistance with instruments
* Music Camp Scholarships
Pasadena -- Tigranuhi Chapkinyan. Phone: 626-356-0824 E-Mail: banber01@aol.com
Los Angeles -- Elaine Dai. Phone: 310-927-1095
Los Angeles -- Bethany Rubin. Phone: 310-313-7676 E-Mail: bethanyr7@aol.com