Classical Music Conservatory

Where discipline meets expression — Classical artistry takes form.

Why This Program

The Classical Music Conservatory is a pre-professional training program for serious musicians entering high school in Fall 2026—designed for students ready to commit to focused study and artistic excellence.

Students don’t just study music. They train, interpret, and perform
—shaping the technique, expression, and discipline of a true classical artist.

Students leave this program prepared for live performances, auditions, recording opportunities, and continued development as confident, versatile artists.

Program Overview:

The Popular Music Conservatory offers focused training in performance, songwriting, and production, combining technical development with real-world application.

Students choose a primary track and train in a collaborative, conservatory-style environment that mirrors the professional music industry.

Pathway Options:
Piano | Strings | Woodwinds & Brass

*Students may specialize while also collaborating across tracks
—just like in real studio and performance settings.

Through weekly classes, ensemble work, and studio experience, students will:

Develop advanced technical and musical skills
Create original material and refine artistic identity
aGain real-world performance and recording experience
Collaborate with other serious young artists
Prepare for collegiate programs and professional pathways

Application Requirements:

Interested in applying to OC Music and Dance’s Classical Music Conservatory?
Now accepting application for Fall 2026. Apply today for priority consideration.

MEET OUR
MUSICAL THEATRE
CREATIVE TEAM

Dr. NICHOLAUS YEE

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Dr. Nicholaus Yee is a violist, conductor, and music educator with extensive experience in orchestral performance and string education throughout Southern California. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where his studies included concentrations in music education, instrumental conducting, and early music. He also completed graduate studies in viola at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and received his Bachelor of Music from the University of California, Irvine.

MEET OUR
MUSICAL THEATRE
ARTIST FACULTY

ROGER PRZYTULSKI

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Roger Przytulski is a composer, educator, and performer with an extensive background in both academic and professional music settings. He holds a Master of Music in Composition from the University of Southern California, where he graduated with distinction, and a Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition from California State University, Long Beach, graduating cum laude with distinction in music and President’s Honors. He also earned an Associate of Arts from Palomar College with distinction in music and Dean’s Honors.