Community Music Education Program
This program provides
private and group instruction for all ages in the form of private
lessons on an instrument or voice and multicultural workshops. Community
members interested in offering a course are encouraged to contact
OPCMusic to learn how to become a workshop leader.
Preparatory Program
The Preparatory Program is available
to students ages 7-17. This program offers conservatory quality training
complete with private lessons, master classes, keyboard and theory
classes, ensembles and performance opportunities. Benefits of the
program include access to instruments, private lessons, academic
support, and college preparation support. Participants in the
Preparatory Program are required to complete 30 hours of community
service yearly.
Teen Music Mentors
The Teen Music Mentors
program is for high school students. Participants in this program
support students in the Preparatory Program as music, academic and
social mentors, in turn receiving music instruction on their instrument
or voice. They are required to perform in OPCMusic ensembles and
participate in community service projects. Development of leadership
skills and civic participation are integral components of the Teen Music
Mentors Program.
Scholarships
In an effort to make
our services available to the whole Oakland community Oakland residents
are automatically eligible for need based scholarships and reduced fees
for OPCMusic offerings.
