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Preparatory Music Dept.
"The musical education I received at the Preparatory Music Department continues to enrich my life everyday. I hold dear to my heart the incredible faculty members, wonderful musical performances, and lifelong friends I made at PMD".  ~ Colleen Moore
Music

Preparatory Music Department Enrollment

Enrollment

Each year is divided into fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students register by semester but may begin lessons at any time. Rates vary among individual instructors.

To register, or for more information, contact the director, Katherine Baird, at (510) 436-1224 or email Baird@hnu.edu.

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Tuition

Tuition per semester covers private lessons and playthroughs/recitals. An activity fee of $50 is charged per student per semester. This fee helps cover costs of the many performance opportunities provided to the students.

Installment Plan

Students may pay for the semester by making one full payment or three monthly installments with an additional service charge per student.

About the Ralph & Merna Thomas Scholarship Fund

The Ralph & Merna Thomas Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Merna Thomas. Merna was a former PMD director and teacher; Suzuki teacher-trainer; former chair of the Holy Names College Music Department; and a beloved colleague, mentor and friend. This scholarship fund provides lessons, classes, and similar programs to students in the Preparatory Music Department. Donations are always appreciated, and are tax-deductible. Checks are payable to HNU with Thomas Scholarship Fund, in the memo line and should be mailed to HNU PMD 3500 Mountain Blvd. Oakland, CA. 94619


Preparatory Music Department
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
Contact: Katherine Baird
Phone: (510) 436-1224
E-mail: baird@hnu.edu
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