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The Beckford Charter School for Enriched Studies Instrumental Music Program is open to all students in grades one through five.

The program is directed by Larry Newman. Kathy Shaw.

First graders may choose the violin or recorder.

Second and third graders may choose the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, or trumpet.

Fourth and fifth graders may choose the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet or baritone horn

An introductory assembly will be presented to the student body on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 1:15 PM and 2:00 PM.

Instruction begins on Tuesday, September 25 and runs through the school year, culminating with a school concert in May 2013.

The cost for the 2012-13 school year is $495. This fee covers weekly lessons and all music, books and basic supplies. Instruments are available through our official supplier, String Season. Order online now and get free delivery to school for the first lesson.

Small group classes will be scheduled every 30 - 40 minutes after school on Tuesdays after school from 1:45 - 4:45 PM.

Please have your child’s schedule clear for a 30 - 40 minute lesson during this time block. Beginning students will have the earlier lesson times.

The exact schedule will be determined when enrollment is complete. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The final schedule of classes will be emailed to all applicants prior to the first day of class.

Meet Our Faculty

The area's finest music teachers

Meet the teachers of Children's Music Workshop. Read all about these outstanding educators. Learn more...

All Schools Honor Orchestra at UCLA

The best and brightest elementary students from througout Los Angeles

See and hear our 150 piece elementary orchestra perform in UCLA's renowned Schoenberg Concert Hall. Learn more...

 

Register Online Today

Class size is limited so register today

Class size is limited and priority is given to the earliest applicants. Please complete the online application to reserve a spot.

Once the application has been filled out, please print it and follow-up by mailing it along with your check.

Mail your payment in the amount of $495 to:

Children's Music Workshop
P.O Box 1247
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Be sure to include your child's name and school on the check. We will hold your online registration for 72 hours pending the receipt of your check at our P.O. Box address above.

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Children's Music Workshop Receives Fourth Emmy Nomination in as Many Years

The 63rd Annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were held on August 6, 2011 at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood, CA. For the fourth consecutive year, Children's Music Workshop was nominated in the Children/Youth category for the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra broadcast from UCLA. Learn more...

 

Children's Music Workshop Honored at Los Angeles City Hall for Musical Excellence

Children’s Music Workshop director, Larry Newman and student members of the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra were honored by the Los Angeles City Council on June 19, 2009 at City Hall.

Above, CMW students pose with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Click here for video and to learn more . . .

 

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