Be a part of Elemental Music’s 20th season!
“Elemental Music is a gift to the Santa Monica & Westside communities...[It] is an enrichment program that gives students a strong foundation that will help them develop musically, socially, and academically.”
Our students have performed from Santa Monica stages and parks all the way to the Hollywood Bowl, and our extracurricular music programs are the perfect place for kids to find community and make music.
You may even recognize our inspiring teachers, many of whom also teach for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, including:
Complete the form below to be contacted by a program director with more info on our upcoming September ensemble placements and how to join!
Parents are saying:
"Our favorite after-school activity"
"One of the best after-school music programs"
"Supportive and age-appropriate"
Which Elemental Music program is right for you?
No prior experience required
Workshop for Winds: 8-week workshop for beginning band students, grade 4
Prelude: Beginning string orchestra for violin, viola, and cello students, grades 3–5
Intro Guitar: Beginning guitar ensemble, grades 3–8
Elemental Choir: Elementary level choir, grades 3–5
Some prior experience required:
Elemental Band: Elementary level concert band for students in grades 3–5
Elemental Guitar: Intermediate/advanced guitar ensemble, grades 3–8
Elemental Strings: Intermediate youth orchestra, grades 3–5
Advanced ensemble:
Academy Philharmonic: Advanced full orchestra for woodwind, brass, and string students, grades 6–8
Chamber Music Institute: Intermediate and advanced small ensembles for string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and guitar students, grades 6–12
Please visit program pages for more information on each ensemble, how to prepare for our ensemble placements, rehearsal times, tuition, and more!