Grades 5-12, minimum 3 years study of instrument or approval of instructor; students must be able to play all major and minor chords and have basic knowledge of scales

Live Wire focuses on learning to work well and share creatively with others in a band setting.  Skills that are emphasized in Live Wire are: ear training, song structure, dynamics, songwriting, group performance and leadership.  Class is divided into a songwriting component (where students will create original music from scratch) and a song learning component (where students will learn how to play songs by other artists).  All instruments welcome.

Fridays / Band A: 4:00 – 5:30pm / Band B: 5:30 – 7:00pm / September 22 – November 17/ $160 *$175 after September 22*

Grades 2 – 6, no pre-requisite

Young musicians come together in this highly collaborative and very creative songwriting class.  Kids will brainstorm ideas, write lyrics, learn song structures, develop melodies, create solos and perform their own original songs together in an ensemble.  We will showcase our songs in our new SCM facility “coffeeshop” style periodically throughout the year.  Kids walk away confident, proud songwriters and performers! Instrumentalists and singers of all levels are welcome & encouraged to join.  Students are required to bring a notebook & pencil to every class.

Mondays 6:30-7:30pm / September 25 – December 11 / $225 *$240 after September 25th*                                            

Grade 4-Adult, minimum 2 years study of instrument, or approval of instructor

Silverlake Conservatory’s instrumental ensemble program, the Peace Orchestra, is a group that prepares and performs examples of traditional, contemporary and original music.  Our preparatory group focuses on technique and music reading.  This includes reading and playing unison examples in various idioms and keys.  Rhythmic accuracy is emphasized.  Our intermediate group prepares multi-part ensemble compositions in styles ranging from baroque to contemporary.

The Peace Orchestra is an ongoing program. Future seasons will include even more advanced groups!

Wednesdays 4 – 5pm (Preparatory Group) & 5:30 – 7pm (Intermediate Group) / October 11 – December 13 / $150 *$165 after October 11th*                           

This Fall, SCM is proud to be partnering with PLAY, a mixed-age music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:15am & 10:30 – 11:15am / September 27 – December 6 (no class November 22)

For more information and to register for classes, please visit PLAY

Ages 4 – 1st grade

Our early childhood Music Education program has quickly become a popular destination for little music monsters every Saturday morning. A place where children can gain confidence, express themselves musically, and have a ton of fun doing it. Singing, drumming, body movement, a gigantic taiko drum, music notation, more singing, games, boom boom boom! Also, a great way for children to prepare for private lessons.

Saturdays 10:00 – 10:50am / September 16 – October 21 / $135 *$150 after September 16th*

Grade 2-6, no pre-requisite

A choir of singers who learn to follow/read music, match pitch, harmonize, blend, be musical, care for posture, respect fellow singers and sing! Many styles and genres are rehearsed, as well as material in different languages. Singing with heart and confidence is this group’s specialty – they work hard and have a blast!

Mondays 5:00 – 6:20pm / October 9 – December 11 / $150 *$165 after October 9th*                           

Grade 7-12, no pre-requisite

This vocal ensemble of boys and girls is the next level after Youth Chorale. The kids work on more advanced harmony, and sophisticated music. Again, a diverse selection of music is picked, and there are many opportunities for soloists to perform.

Mondays 6:40 – 8pm / October 9 – December 11 / $150 *$165 after October 9th*                           

Adult, no pre-requisite

Our adult community choir is made up of women and men of varying musical backgrounds and experiences who share the common love of singing. The singers work hard, have a ton of fun and sing their tails off! Song choices are diverse, hitting traditional choral pieces, gospel, vocal jazz, world music and popular music. Music is often challenging, so rehearsal tracks are offered to assist in practice outside of rehearsal. Perhaps just a community choir, this group of inspiring and uplifting singers is working like they are getting paid!

Sundays 6 – 8:30pm / October 8 – December 10 / $150 *$165 after October 8th*                           

Grade 9-Adult, no pre-requisite

Singers reading music, and instrumentalists singing what they read – two important parts of a musicians education that we encourage! Focusing on reading rhythms, reading written music, basic music theory, and ear training, this class will help strengthen your confidence and ability when it comes to sight singing! Beginning/intermediate levels.

Mondays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm / August 14 – September 25 / $90

Adult, no pre-requisite

This is a 6-week course dedicated to adults who want to learn the art of performance. All students bring 2 songs to workshop every week to sing for the group. Students will receive constructive critique and feedback in preparation for a performance at the end of the 6 weeks. Each singer will spend ample time on the microphone and work with a professional accompanist and voice teacher. This is an encouraging and generous group of people coming from various backgrounds and levels of experience who root for each other. It is a very supportive environment. (10 students)

Sunday 6:00pm – 9:00pm /  August 13 – September 24