MUSIC Lessons

Private music lessons are available in many performance areas for students of all ages and skill levels.

We have 4 instructor levels, based on experience and education:

MUSIC Ensembles

PCCA offers the opportunity for young students to participate in our various ensembles, both to enrich their experience and share their talents with family, friends and the community.

• Youth String Orchestra - John Bennett, Conductor
• Cello Choir - John Bennett, Conductor
• Handbells - Rosalie Rasmussen, Conductor

Children's Music Enrichment Class

Classes designed for toddlers (1-3 years old) and Preschoolers (4-7 year olds) that incorporates games, singing and rhythmic activities in an exciting and delightful environment of learning, as a prelude to a lifetime of music making.

Private ART Lessons – Sarah Hall, Instructor

One-on-one instruction explores the concepts of fine arts using a wide range of materials and techniques in student's area of interest.

ART Classes

Utilizing the art mediums of paint, collage and sculpture, students explore the concepts of fine art in a group setting. Classes arranged by age. (Minimum of 4 students required).

• Young Children's Art Class (ages 4-6)
• Elementary Children's Art Class (ages 7-12)
• Youth-Adult Art Class (ages 13-113)
• Semi-Private Art Class (all ages) for 2 students

Lessons and classes are taught on a 16-week semester basis (excluding Summer Session).

Payment arrangements must be made BEFORE the first lesson/class, during the first week of EACH semester. An Authorization Form must be obtained by the student or parent from the office and presented to the teacher BEFORE the first lesson/class can begin. Paulin Center for the Creative Arts reserves the right to suspend lessons for non-payment.

As a courtesy to our customers we offer the option of paying in three monthly installments. To qualify lessons/classes must be paid with either:

     – 3 post-dated checks
OR
     – Authorization to charge credit card 3 times

There is a 5% family tuition discount if more than one family member is enrolled in PCCA.

Scholarships – Applications for scholarships are due one week before each semester, and are awarded on a need-only basis.

Placement – New students may contact Rosalie Rasmussen, director of Paulin Center for the Creative Arts (PCCA) for private music lesson placement.

ON Time – All lessons will be taught in the Paulin Hall facility. Students are expected to arrive on time for their lessons. If they are late, the teacher is not expected to extend the lesson or provide a make-up lesson.

Make-up Lessons – If the teacher misses a lesson, make-up lessons will be given no later than one week after the end of the semester.

Performance – Students enrolled in private music lessons are entitled to participate in monthly performance classes and recitals. Students will receive help in preparing for competitions, solo recitals, and Certificate of Merit adjudications given by the Music Teacher's Association of California and National Piano Guild auditions.

Art Shows – Artwork may be displayed periodically at Art Shows, or in the display case in the lobby. The Art Instructor will approve all artwork that goes into the display.

Injury or Damages – Paulin Center for the Creative Arts is released from all claims and damages, in the unlikely event of injury or damage to student's owned instruments sustained by the student(s) during the course of PCCA activities.

Registration – Contact Linda Philpott, the Music Department Office Manager to register and make payment arrangements.

Parking – Remember to get your FREE parking permit from PUC PUBLIC SAFETY. Parking on the campus of Pacific Union College, including the upper and lower parking lots between Paulin Hall and the gym is for PUC registered vehicles ONLY. To avoid a ticket, you must have a Public Safety authorized sticker on your car, or a daily parking permit issued by Public Safety.