Pasadena Conservatory of Music

09/10/2026

On September 19th, experience music in harmony with nature and architecture at The Gamble House. This seasonal concert series presents a program curated to reflect the character of the four seasons. Fall Equinox features Echoes of China (Chinese Folk Trio) and Ikes Creek (Americana Folk Trio). We invite you to join us for this unique and unforgettable series, sure to provide musical balance.

📅 Saturday, September 19 | 5:00 pm
📍 The Gamble House
🎟️ Gamble House Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Music through the Seasons tickets available through our event page: pasadenaconservatory.org/event/autumn-equinox-concert/

Events PCM @ The Gamble House House Music: Music Through the Seasons | Autumn Equinox House Music: Music Through the Seasons | Autumn Equinox PCM @ The Gamble House September 19, 2026 5-7:15 pm The Gamble House 4 Westmoreland Place Pasadena, CA 91103 Gamble House Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40 Rese...

09/09/2026

🎻 Second Sundays | Old Time Jam 🎻

Join us for a lively afternoon of old time music at our Webster Amphitheater! The jam opens with a performance by Natalie Brejcha (fiddle & mandolin), Molly White (fiddle & guitar), Steve Warner (guitar), and Armando Wood (bass), followed by an interactive jam open to all. Scroll through for clips from our Old Time Jam earlier this year!

Bring friends, family, kids, snacks, water, sunhats, any instrument you want to play (no fiddle? no problem — bring spoons!), or just your voice. Handouts will be provided.

🎵 Potential tunes include: Boil Them Cabbage Down, Shortnin' Bread, Cluck Old Hen, Pasadena Girls, Dry & Dusty, and many more!

📅 Sunday, September 13 | Noon–1:30 pm
📍 Webster Amphitheater
✅ FREE and open to the public

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09/03/2026

🎷 2026 Jazz on Hill — Relive the Magic! 🎷

We sat down with PCM Jazz faculty Amy Rowe, Sherry Luchette, and Gary Fukushima to reflect on this year's Jazz on Hill — and to make the case for why you won't want to miss it next year.

Spoiler: "Anyone who decides to attend Jazz on Hill will receive an entertaining and superior jazz experience that is unparalleled among any non-collegiate institution." — Gary Fukushima

🔗 to read the full blog and watch videos from the concert: https://pasadenaconservatory.org/blog/2026/09/2026-jazz-on-hill/

08/30/2026

🎶 Welcome Back to School! 🎶

To help kick off the new school year, our office will be open extended hours next week so you can get everything sorted for the fall semester.

It's not too late to sign up for fall classes — stop by, give us a call, or reach out with any questions. We're here to help!

🕘 Extended Office Hours
📅 August 31 – September 4
🕗 Monday – Friday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

🔗 to enroll: https://pasadenaconservatory.asapconnected.com/

08/28/2026

🎺 Mariachi Pasadena! Has a New Day and Time! 🎺

Our intergenerational mariachi ensemble is back for fall — now meeting on Thursdays! Students learn to play and sing mariachi standards from all over Mexico and Latin America in a fun, collaborative ensemble setting. Open to adults and youth ages 12+!

📅 Thursdays, 6:15–7:45 pm | September 3, 2026 – January 21, 2027
👥 Adults and youth ages 12+

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08/27/2026

🎭 Musical Theater for Kids is coming to PCM! 🎭

In this fun, high-energy class, young performers ages 8–11 explore the exciting world of musical theater through singing, acting, and choreography! Students build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence while learning songs and scenes from popular Broadway shows. The course culminates in a showcase performance for family and friends!

Led by instructor Albert Stanley.

📅 Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 pm | September 2, 2026 – January 20, 2027
👥 Ages 8–11
💰 Tuition: $450

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08/24/2026

Musical Storytime is back at Vroman's Bookstore on Saturday, September 5, at 11:30 am!

Led by Young Musicians Department Chair, Rachael Denny, PCM students and faculty perform and read, "All the Ice Cream in the Land" by Emmy Kastner. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 enjoy story time, creative movement, and a mini-concert.

08/21/2026

🎶 Take a Woodwinds or Brass Class at PCM this Fall! 🎶

Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or dusting one off after a long break, we have a class for you!

🎵 Recorder in the Corner w/ Rachael Denny — a supportive, light-hearted ensemble, welcoming adult beginners and returning players. Come play in good company!
📅 Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 pm | September 3 – January 1
🔗 to enroll: https://pasadenaconservatory.asapconnected.com/ =327733

🎺 Brass Ensemble w/ Mike Zonshine — a welcoming and positively challenging space for comeback players, weekend warriors, and post-high school and college musicians ready to test their brass mettle!
📅 Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 pm | September 3 – January 21
🔗 to enroll: https://pasadenaconservatory.asapconnected.com/ =327732

08/19/2026

Student News!

Piano students studying with our esteemed PCM instructor, Joshua Tan, received honors in the Royal Conservatory Piano Exams this past spring:

🏆 Rayan Tohme, RCM Level 3 (First Class Honours with Distinction)
🏆 Jake Wu, RCM Level 3 (First Class Honours), and
🏆 Varun Rastogi, RCM Level 4 (Honours)

Congratulations Raya, Jake, and Varun!

08/19/2026

It's your last chance to vote for Barrett Hall as your Favorite Small Venue. Vote today!

🔗to vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/76SNQ3G