Winds, Brass, & Percussion

Individual Winds, Brass, & Percussion Lessons

Individual lessons in winds, brass or percussion instruments lay the groundwork for students to achieve their dreams – whether they’re performing in an orchestra or backing a band on the drums!

Wind Chamber Ensembles

Age 13+

Our Chamber Ensembles programs provide a structured coaching, rehearsal and performance experience that facilitates high-level chamber music collaboration among students.

Master Classes

All Ages

Step up your musical skill level with an expert in your chosen area of study. The calibre of instructors give students more than just music education; it’s a chance for learners of all types to engage and network with world-class musicians and people.

Music Theory

Ages 4+

Theory students work with artist-faculty in classes that follow the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum. New students take a placement exam to be matched up with the appropriate class. Theory is like sunshine for musicians — we can’t thrive without it!

Tuneful Tots

Ages 0–4

An early childhood music class for children ages 0–4. This class provides a pressure-free space for kids to learn music through rhymes, songs, and rhythms.

Band Fundamentals Workshop

Omaha Conservatory of Music is hosting a series of Band Fundamentals workshops, and all area high school students are invited! You do not have to be enrolled at the Conservatory to participate.

Rock Lab

A new modern band experience for vocalists and students who play guitar, bass, drum set or keyboard/synthesizer! Teacher recommendation or audition required.

OCM @ St. Augustine

We’re proud to provide high-quality music education to the students of St. Augustine Indian Mission School, the Winnebago Reservation’s only private grade school.

Collaborations & Partner Events

We love supporting Omaha arts programs! Click here to see the partnership performances and activities we’ve been working to bring to the community.

Theory Tidbits

Theory Tidbits is a free online music history course for OCM students. For 12 weeks each semester, students engage with music theory through videos, readings, and other fun activities.

Music Rewind

Take your brain on a journey through time with Music Rewind, an online music history learning module spanning the whole academic year. Prepare to be inspired as you participate in weekly online lessons and quizzes about music from history’s greatest musicians. Each semester culminates in a music carnival and performance by the Conservatory’s artist-faculty in full period costume — tights and all!

SoundWaves

Grow musicianship and forge musical bonds in a supportive and dynamic summer music program for strings, piano, voice, winds, brass and guitar students ages 9–18!