About PCCA

PCCA is a division of the Pacific Union College Music Department, a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The program was begun in 1984 and lessons and ensembles are available to all ages for those not enrolled in the college.

Nestled high in the hills of the beautiful Napa Valley, PUC has long been a part of the California story. Its tradition of musical excellence dates from the time of Professor Noah Paulin, who began the music school in the early 1900's. A qualified staff of contemporary instructors continue that tradition today.

Private Instruction


Individual lessons are available in most performance areas for students of all ages, preschool through adult, from beginning through advanced levels.

Brass Cello Choir Flute
Guitar Handbells Harpsichord Orchestra
Organ Piano Viola Violin
Voice Woodwinds    

New for 2007:

  1. KINDERMUSIC – Preschool music classes will be offered and we would like to invite you to take advantage of this opportunity. Classes will be on Monday at 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We will be starting with "Imagine That," a class for 3-5 years of age. If there is enough interest in any other age group (birth to 7 years) we will be happy to start different classes as well.
  2. CELLO CHOIR – a wonderful rich music-making ensemble experience, which meets on Tuesday evening 5:30-6:15 p.m.
  3. PCCA CHILDREN'S CHOIR – a group singing experience for children in elementary school.

Private Lessons
Teacher Level I (Student Teachers)
Teacher Level II
Teacher Level III
Teacher Level IV (PhD Level)

Registration Week for Summer Semester–June 12 - August 1, 2007.

Payment by Visa, Discover, MasterCard available. Charter Schools [Pathways]. Payroll deduction is available for PUC employees. No tuition refund will be given for withdrawal after the second week of the semester.

PCCA
Lesson
Policies


Placement – New students should contact Rosalie Rasmussen, Director of Paulin Center for the Creative Arts (PCCA), for lesson placement.

Performance – Students enrolled in private lessons are entitled to participate in monthly performance classes and recitals. Students will also recieve 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.

Missed Lessons – Lessons missed by students will not usually be made up. In the case of extended illness, a refund will be given. Students may exchange lesson times with another student if they make proper arrangements.

Payment – Students will not be allowed to reserve lesson times after the first week of each semester unless full payment has been made. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Rosalie Rasmussen.

Parking – REMEMBER TO GET YOUR FREE PARKING PERMIT FROM PUC PUBLIC SAFETY.
(Not applicable to PUC Faculty/Staff)

The Role of
Parents
It is a commitment on the part of parents to nurture music and art in the life of a child. The brief amount of time spent in a class with a teacher cannot compare to a parent's ongoing enthusiams and love for the arts which is the main inspiration for a child's own artistic exploration. Singing, playing, and creating together at home make the arts a part of daily life, which creates memories that will inspire future involvement in the arts. This is the gift of a lifetime. Please feel free to contact individual teachers or the director of Paulin Center for the Creative Arts with your questions, suggestions, or problems.

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