September 2026

A Strong Start to the School Year

September is where new routines become momentum. This month, our students are practicing together, settling into fall programs, and preparing for their first performance of the year. Here is what your family needs to know.

Thank You for Joining Our Open Houses

Our two beginning-of-year Open Houses were a wonderful way to reconnect, answer questions, and share how the different parts of SoCal Conservatory support each student's journey. Thank you to every family who spent the hour with us.

Congratulations to the Blohm family, winner of our Open House raffle! They received our I Can Play Piano! Holiday Edition—one of the original music resources created by SoCal Conservatory.

I Can Play Piano! Holiday Edition from SoCal Conservatory

Registration reminder: Annual registration invoices were sent on September 1 and are due by September 30. Families who attended an Open House will see the $25 attendance discount reflected on their invoice.

Build the Habit Together

The Back-to-School Practice Challenge Is Underway 🏆

All month long, students across the Conservatory are practicing daily and tracking their work. The goal is not perfection—it is consistency. Small, focused practice sessions add up quickly when they become part of the routine.

1. Download and print the practice calendar, or ask your teacher for a copy.

2. Practice each day in September and record the minutes.

3. Return the completed calendar to your teacher by October 10.

Winners will be honored at the Halloween Show on October 22. 🎃

Print the Practice Calendar

A SoCal Conservatory of Music Foundation Event

Save the Date: Halloween Show

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Our Halloween Show will be the first performance event of the school year. Save the date now; time and participation details are coming soon.

We’re inviting musicians and singers to audition for the opportunity to perform with a live band at the Halloween Show. Video auditions must be submitted by teachers by September 30. If someone you know would love the opportunity, please share it with them.

Interested in performing? Email admin@socalconservatory.com.

Save the date for the SoCal Conservatory of Music Foundation Halloween Show on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Time and details coming soon.

Music That Reaches Beyond the Lesson

The SoCal Conservatory of Music Foundation was created to expand access to music education through financial and academic scholarships, community programs, and performance opportunities. Our events will help bring families together while supporting that larger mission.

Explore & Perform

There Is Still Time to Join Vocal Arts

Our fall Vocal Arts ensemble is in rehearsal and preparing to perform at the Halloween Show. It is not too late for young singers ages 7–18 to join the ensemble, develop their performance skills, and become part of the show.

Fall 2026 Vocal Arts: technique, community, and performance for singers ages 7 to 18

Join Vocal Arts

Advanced Study

AP Music Theory Is Underway

Our AP Music Theory students are beginning the year with focused written and aural study. The program gives students access to advanced musicianship and AP exam preparation—even when their own school does not offer the course.

Interested in the pathway? Visit the program page to learn how AP Music Theory supports high-school musicians, college preparation, and students moving toward our Teacher Mentoring Program.

Explore AP Music Theory

Happy Birthday, September Stars! 🎉

Happy birthday to our September student celebrants! We hope your year ahead is full of music, growth, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

We are also celebrating our Dean, Maria Cantu. Thank you, Maria, for the care and dedication you bring to our students, families, and faculty. We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Happy birthday to September students Cielo Iscove and Farah Ziai

Questions? Call (818) 336-1118 or email admin@socalconservatory.com.