What JCM Does:

We audition students and match them into teams (according to level, age, and location) to work with world-renowned coaches in their area. We offer support through the process of getting music, scheduling, and repertoire choice. In addition to the Final Concert, JCM provides additional performance opportunities through local music organizations.  Additional support is given through the Gala Orientation Dinner, Master Class, and numerous Summer Festival Scholarships (for a list of summer organizations, please click on Connections).   

JCM offers:

• 8 Coaching Sessions with renowned coaches in your area.
• One-on-one training (one instrument per part) plus the social aspect of playing in an ensemble.
  
• Flexible scheduling and local rehearsals/coaching
  
• Four Audition Locations: Cal State Northridge, USC, Whittier College, and Soka University in Orange County.  Every year, we expand to find students in your area to limit driving for everyone. 
  
• College Credit:  2 units of college credit available through Orange Coast Community College for qualifying ensembles (see Connections for more details).
• JCM-OCC Concert Aria Competition.  JCM Students can enter a competition to perform a concerto with the Orange Coast College Symphonic Orchestra. 
  
• Four Year Program - Students are placed in different ensembles, with different coaches and repertoire genres each year.  We honor requests for repertoire, grouping assignments, and coaches. 
• Masterclass with renowned pianist and teacher John Perry.
• Numerous performance opportunities in addition to the Final Concert.
  
• Scholarships to summer music festivals around the world.
  

Every year, over $20,000 in summer festival scholarships are awarded! 

Applications are available online.  Apply early to sign up for your desired audition time.

Audition Information:
October 4, Saturday:      Soka University, Orange County
October 5, Sunday:        Soka University, Orange County

October 11, Saturday:   Cal State University, Northridge
October 11, Saturday:   Whittier College
October 12, Sunday:     USC

Eligibility: 
Instrumentalists (string, piano, woodwind, brass, harp, guitar, percussion) and vocalists, age 9-20 may apply.  Level ranges from intermediate to very advanced. 

Audition Requirements:
Two contrasting pieces or movements.  Piano accompaniment is not required. 

Tuition:  $300.  Scholarships available for financial need only.  

Final Concerts:

OC Branch:  UC Irvine's Winifred Smith Hall.  Saturday, March 28, 2009.  4pm and 8pm.

LA Branch:  Colburn School's Thayer Hall.  JCM Honors Concert Saturday, May 30, 2009 7pm.   JCM Concert Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 1pm.

SG Branch:  The Shannon Center. Saturday, May 30, 2009.  4pm and 8pm.

Many more performance opportunities are available for JCM students.  Details at the Orientation Meeting. 

JCM 2008-2009 Masterclass Teacher:  John Perry