The Preparatory Division of New California Conservatory prepares students for a lifetime of music-making, regardless of their professional aspirations as early as possible in their lives.The curriculum begins with programs for the very young, when the foundation for learning is laid down, offering classes in instrumental and vocal study, theory and ear training, chamber music and orchestra.
It is the goal of the Preparatory School to provide each student with a stimulating environment best suited to his or her age and education level.

Private Instruction for All Instruments
Private instruction is recommended for students who wish to become proficient in their chosen instrument. Most students take a weekly lesson of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Students are required to have an instrument for regular practice. Times convenient to teachers and students to be scheduled during registration.

Piano Voice Violin/Viola Cello Flute Drum Guitar Computer Lab Keyboard/Jazz Piano Clarinet/ Oboe Trumpet/Saxophone Adult Class Harp Ensemble Orchestra Early Childhood


AP Music Theory

This course is a preparation for AP Music Theory Test, to earn college credit. The ultimate goal of an AP Music Theory course is to develop a student's ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score.(8 wks intensive course)

Performance Opportunities/Monthly Performance Class
Individual instruction is enriched through opportunities to perform in regularly scheduled recitals offering students valuable performance experience and a wide range of viewpoints

Computer Lab
Computer Lab is a multimedia, interactive educational program for use with computer and a CD-ROM drive. Students study music theory, ear training, music appreciation and the history of music, to serve as a learning tool for the instruction to facilitate and enrich their performance skills.

Master Class
Master Class provides students with opportunities to meet and perform for prominent artist/teachers.

Class Piano
The learning dynamics of a group atmosphere is beneficial for students of all ages. We emphasize "peer" learning at NCC. Not only it creates enjoyable learning experience, but most of all, it facilitates rapid learning.

Jazz Piano
This course is for students who are interested in learning jazz piano techniques and jazz theory. Students will learn jazz melodies, improvise, playing in time, jazz harmony.
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Ensemble
The conservatory emphasizes ensemble and orchestra. Students participating in ensembles cultivate collaborative skills that are invaluable to a young musician's education. Students work closely with faculty in performance preparation and rehearsal techniques. Auditions are required for placement in an ensemble.

Special Workshop
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Awareness, Freedom & Muscular Control

Topics: The postural relationship of the head, neck and back, Breath,¡¤ Repetitive Stress Syndrome, Stage Fright,  Poise and artistry in performance. 

Instructor: Dr. Karl W. Snider- D.M.A. U.S.C; M.A. Eastman School of Music; Professor at Loyola Marymount University and Mount Saint Mary¡¯s College; Certified instructor of the Alexander Technique

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Conductor: Mischa Lakirovich (Julliard School of Music)

NCC orchestra is a Beethoven-sized orchestra (strings and winds) which performs a wide range of repertoire from the Baroque to Contemporary periods. Students learn ensemble skills as well as musical interpretation and orchestral technique. Members are selected by audition.(Call for an appointment-714.522.6789)

Rehearsal - Saturday 2:00 ~ 4:00 P.M.
Conductor: Mischa Lakirovich (Julliard School of Music)
January 26, Sat, 2008: NCC Fall Concert
June 7, Sat, 2008 : NCC Spring Concert

Early Childhood Music(MYC)
Music Your Best Choice

Music for Young Children
Sunshines, Sunbeams, Moonbeams

The Early Childhood program is designed to introduce and explore study of music through movement and is based on the interaction of ear, mind, and body. Classes nurture the imagination while encouraging musical exploration leading to an integral understanding of musical concepts and skills. Through this learning process, students discover the body as a uniquely expressive musical instrument.

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Program for Adult

Class Voice (Tuesday 6-7:30 pm)
Developments of technical knowledge, tone production and performance skills for voice. Emphasis will be given to the factor of voice physiology, function, sound production and to the diagnosis and correction of vocal faults.
Instructor: Nack Hyung Kim (Rome Arts Academia, A.C.M.)

Jazz Piano
Studying of jazz melodies, improvise, playing in time, creating intros, interludes and endings, the use of dynamics and balance between the hands. Emphasis will be on rhythm, jazz harmony, time and feel.
Instructor: Lindsey L. Hundley (U.S.C.)

Piano Pedagogy Certificate Program
Fall Piano Pedagogy Class (Thursday 10-11:30 am)
Instructor: Dr. Louise Earhart (Ohio State University, Illinois Wesleyan University)

Alexander Technique- Awareness, Freedom & Muscular Control
Postural relationship of the head, breath, neck and back. Repetitive stress syndrome, stage fright, poise and artistry in performance. Instructor: Dr. Karl W. Snide: (U.S.C., Eastman School of Music)

Master of Church music Degree Program
The Master Church Music is designed to prepare the students for comprehensive local church music ministry by providing graduate level training above and beyond undergraduate training equivalent to a music major.
Concentration: Organ, Piano, Voice, Conducting, Orchestral Instruments

Church Music Institute
Winter/ Summer Intensive workshops for conductors, organists, teachers and church musicians

Voice, Piano, Jazz Piano, Violin, Suzuki Violin,Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Horn, Trumpet, Double Bass, Drum, Guitar, Early Childhood, Musicianship, Computer Lab, Organ, Keyboard, Orchestra and Arts
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Preparatory School Faculty

Voice


Young Mi Kim
M.A., Academy of Santa Cecilia; B.A., Conservatory of Santa Cecilia; Professor of Korean National University of Arts.
Karl W. Snider
D.M.A., U.S.C; M.A., Eastman School of Music; B.A., Pomona College; Certified Instructor of the Alexander Technique.

Piano
Hye Kyung Lee
D.C.M., Claremont Graduate Universit.; M.F.A., U.C., Irvine.; B.M., Seoul National University.; Organist of Bethel Korean Church.

Ralph Alberstrom
M.M., U.S.C.; B.A., U.C.L.A.; Faculty of San Fernando Academy and St. James' Episcopal School.

Hyun Jung Han
D.M.A. ,U.S.C.; M.M., C.S.U., Fullerton; B.M., Seoul National University.

Jeremie Favreau
B.P., Un. La Sorbonne Paris; M.M. & DEUG Degree, Liszt Academy

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Jazz Piano
Lindsey Hundley
B.M., U.S.C.; Faculty at Coast Music Conservatory

Violin
Peter Marsh
Juilliard School; American Conservatory; U.S.C. Professor, Director, String Chamber Music.

Wanda Pahk
M.M.& B.M., Manhattan School of Music.

Soohoo Garrick
U.S.C.; B.M., UCI; San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Viola
Jennifer Visick
B.M.,U.C.I.; Suzuki Teacher training; Faculty of Waltrip¡¯s Music School.

Yoon Hee Choi
B.M., Yonsei University; M.M., Manhattan School of Music.

Cello
Fang Fang Xu
D.M.A. Cand., M.M.& B.M., U.S.C.

Flute
Martin Glicklich
D.M.A., U.S.C.; M.M., Northwestern University; B.M., C.S.U., Northridge

Maralynn Mann
B.M., Chapman University.

Clarinet
Monica Mann
B.M., Chapman University.

Composition
Hyun Jung Hwang
B.M. & M.M., Seoul National University; Ph.D, U.C.L.A.

Choir
Soon Jung Kim
D.M.A. & M.M, U.S.C.; Director of KAMA Children's Choir, Professor of KPCA Presbyterian Seminary.

Orchestra
Mischa Lakirovich
Julliard School of Music

Early Childhood
Vicki Hyon
B.M. & M.M., C.S.U., Fullerton; Pianist of First Presbyterian Church of O.C.
Eunice Kim
B.M., C.S.U., Northridge¡¡

Harp
Ellie Choate
M.A., CSU, Long Beach, Faculty at UC Irvine & Azusa Pacific

Organ
Hye Kyung Lee
D.C.M., Claremont Graduate University; M.F.A., U.C.,Irvine.;B.M., Seoul National University.; Organist of Bethel Korean Church.

Horn
Mieko Hatano
D.M.A., U.S.C; M.M., U.S.C.; B.M., University of Michigan.

Trumpet.
Kevin W. Miller
M.M., CSU Long Beach; B.M., Un. Of Arizona

Drum
Jay Chun
Percussion Institute of Technology Course at Musicians Institute.

Guitar
David Isaacs
M.A., C.S.U., Fullerton; B.A., C.S.U., Fullerton.
Matthew Butler
CSU Dominguez Hills

Saxophone
William R. Gutaskus
B.M. & M.M., Chapman University

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Master of Church Music Faculty

Esther Yu - D.M.A., U.S.C., (Piano Performance); M.M., Ewha Women University,;Professor of Cohen Seminary; Professor of KPCA.

Young-Mi Kim - M.A., Academy of Santa Cecilia (Vocal Arts); Conservatory of Santa Cecilia, B.A.; Professor of Korean National University of Arts.
Karl W. Snider - D.M.A.,U.S.C. (Vocal Arts); M.A., Eastman School of Music; B.A., Pomona; Professor of Loyola Mary Mount University.
Certified Instructor of the Alexander Technique.
Rev. Kwang Chul Kim - M.M., U.S.C. (Church Music); B.M., Seoul Theological Seminary; M.Div., Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary
Hye Kyung Lee D.C.M., Claremont Graduate University(Church Music&Organ).; M.F.A., U.C., Irvine(Piano).; B.M., Seoul National University.; Organist of Bethel Korean Church.

Sung Wan Cho - Ph.D., U.C.L.A. (Composition); M.M. & B.M., Seoul National University
Chung Uk Lee - USC, D.M.A. & M.M.(Conducting & Vocal Arts); B.M., Yonsei University.; Music Director of Korean Philadelphia Pres byterian Church.
Carey Robertson - D.M.A.& M.M., U.S.C. (Organ); B.M., C.S.U., Northridge; Professor of Claremont Graduate University; Principal Organist of Claremont United Church of Christ, Congregational.
Hyun Joo Kim - D.M.A. & M.M.,U.S.C. (Vocal Arts, Church Music); B. M., Seoul National University; Professor of Antelope Valley College, Loyola Mary Mount University.
M¡¯lou Dietzer - D.M.A., U.S.C. (Piano Pedagogy); Professor Emerita of C.S.U., Fullerton.
Joel C. Lee - Ph.D., Cand.,University of Wales; Th.D., Fuller Theological Seminary; M. Div., Erskine Theological Seminary.
Jiyoung Yoon - Ph.D., U.C.L.A. (Composition); M.M. & B.M., Seoul National University; Director of Multi -Media Service; Music Director of Full Gospel L.A. Church.
SoonJung Kim - D.M.A. & M.M., U.S.C.(Conducting); Director of KAMA Children's Choir, Professor of KPCA Presbyterian Seminary.