PVSD Youth Arts Academy Beginning Band (Wed. and Fri. 3:45-4:45 PM)
Beginning Band is being offered for 4th – 8th grade students. No prior music experience needed! Instruction is available for the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, or Bells (Percussion). Band students will need an instrument and the Standard of Excellence Book 1 (method book). Percussionists will need a bell set, drum pad, and drum sticks. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Concert Band (Mon. and Thu. 3:45-4:45 PM)
This class is for 4th – 8th grade students with at least one year of instruction on a band instrument. Concert Band students will need Standard of Excellence Books 1 & 2 and an instrument. This class will work on different styles of music from a variety of composers in a fun group setting. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy The Off Beats (Mon. and Thu. 3:50-4:50 PM)
Students with at least two years of instruction on a band instrument may audition to join The Off Beats. This class focuses on jazz, pop and rock literature. Emphasis is placed on many performances and independent practice — it is very important that all band members be at EVERY performance. Students who are proficient on piano, bass, or rhythm guitar and can read music proficiently are invited to audition as well. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Beginning Strings (Wed. & Fri. 3:45-4:45 PM)
Beginning Strings is being offered for 4th – 8th grade students. No prior music experience needed! Instruction is available for the following instruments: violin and cello.
Students will need an instrument and Strictly Strings Book 1. Only 30 seats available. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Intermediate Strings (Mon. & Thu. 3:45-4:45 PM)
This is for 4th to 8th grade students with at least one year of instruction on a string instrument. Students can play violin, viola, cello or bass. Students will need an instrument and Strictly Strings Book 1 and work on different styles of music from a variety of composers. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Orchestra (Tue. 3:45-5:15 PM)
This class is open to 4th – 8th grade students with at least two years of instruction on a band or string instrument. Students will need to audition. This class focuses on Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods of music. Students must be able to read music proficiently. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Choral/Musical Theater (Tue. 4-5 PM)
This class is open to 4th – 8th grade students. Vocal and dramatic terms and training will be covered. Scripts and music will be rehearsed for the Spring Musical Performance “Gleeful.” Holiday choral music will be learned for participation in the Camarillo Christmas Parade and various community performances. Class location: Los Altos School site, 700 Temple Ave, Camarillo CA 93010.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Ceramics (Thu. 3:45 – 4:45 PM)
This hands-on art class will teach 4th to 8th grade students various techniques to create artistic pieces, glaze pots, and discover the stages clay goes through as it is turned into a finished work of art. There is a $30 materials fee for this class. Only 30 seats available. Class Location: Las Colinas Middle School, 5750 Fieldcrest Drive, Camarillo CA 93012, Room B1.
PVSD Youth Arts Academy Painting/Drawing (Wed. 3:45 – 4:45 PM )
Students in 4th to 8th grade will receive an introduction to various painting techniques while working with tempera and watercolor paints. In drawing, students will also be introduced to various techniques of shading to create expressive works of arts on a two-dimensional surface. There is a $30 materials fee for this class. Only 30 seats available. Class Location: Dos Caminos School, 3635 Appian Way, Camarillo CA 93010, MPR