Elementary

Tregar Otton

Tregar Otton, born in the Marshall Islands and raised in South Texas and California, began his studies on the violin at the age of four. At 15, he was the youngest member to join the Berkeley Symphony under Maestro Kent Nagano. While continuing to play classical music, Tregar specializes in performing and arranging music from Cuba and Spain. He was founder of, and is the director, arranger, composer and violinist of Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion, an Orquesta dedicated to performing various styles of Cuban dance music - Danzon, Cha Cha Cha, Guaracha, etc.

Jeanette Tietze

I teach at Holy Innocents Church, Corte Madera. My favorite pianists are Richter and Gillels. I loved living in Vienna, Austria, during my twenties, and attended perhaps thousands of concerts there.
Music is for everyone, as Kodaly said, and it is the job of the schools to teach music.

Moira Greyland

Although I have been a professional performer for most of my life and I am still actively concertizing, teaching is my grand passion, as is watching my students go on to one success after another. I specialize in restarting stalled careers for professional singers, in correcting physical issues both with singing and with harpists, and in making things much easier so you can get back to making music and not have to worry so much.

Megan Cullen

I have over ten years' experience working with musicians of all ages. References available.
Juilliard double-major - French horn and voice
Boston University - Bachelor's in voice
San Francisco Conservatory - Master's in voice
Accomplished pianist.
Please visit my website - www.megancullen.com

Young Musicians Program

YMP is a music training program for talented 5th through 12th grade students who want to excel in music but who are not able to afford private lessons or specialized training. Participants, selected on the basis of musical potential and financial need, are provided with free musical instruction during the summer and school year. A scholarship program limited to 80 - 95 exceptionally gifted youngsters from low-income families, YMP provides preparatory training for students who plan to go on to college and professional careers.

San Domenico Music Conservatory

The Music Conservatory offers a wide array of options for adults and children who are not enrolled at San Domenico School through our Community School. Whether a student is just beginning an instrument, or is at an advanced level, faculty work to place the student in lessons and ensembles that serve the student's musical needs. Participants in the Music Conservatory’s programs perform in recitals throughout the school year.

Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse

Kids create their own musical theater! The stage doors open wide in this two-week camp where kids explore the world of theater by writing, designing, and starring in an original production based on traditional American folk songs. The camp culminates in a final gala performance on stage at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in downtown Berkeley.

The Morning Camp: Animals! session, for ages 5-7, is based on animal songs. Camp runs two weeks, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-noon.