CYAP at Beacon Hill Classical Academy
Eleos Music is proud to present our partnership with Beacon Hill Classical Academy. The Classical Young Artists Program is designed to equip students with the technical, personal, and expressive skills needed to succeed in music as a craft that will enrich the lives of every student and family that undertakes the journey.
The Classical Young Artists Program includes four main areas of study:
- Fundamentals of Music
- Instrumental Introductions
- Camerata Ensemble
- Chamber Artists
To apply for the program, please fill out the application in the link below. Students can enroll as beginner Instrumental Technique members, experienced Camerata Orchestra members, or advanced Chamber Artists. Enrolled students can view and download class material.
For performance dates and tuition information, please scroll below.
For more program information, please see our main CYAP page here.
Fundamentals of Music
Our whole school elementary-level program teaches the fundamentals of music to young students in an engaging and inspiring way. Students learn to sing with good tone, to read rhythms and music notation, to identify the instruments of the orchestra by sight and sound, and learn excerpts from classical masterworks such as Bach’s B-minor Mass, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, and Brahms’s second symphony.
Instrumental Introductions Class
Students can begin the instrumental introductions class in one of four disciplines:
- High Strings (Violin)
- Low Strings (Cello)
- Brass (Trumpet)
- Woodwinds (Clarinet)
Students participate in two 1-hour group classes per week and learn the fundamentals of instrumental position and technique as well as rhythm and note reading. Students are taught in a group setting in an encouraging and friendly environment. Upon completion of this class, students are able to join the Camerata Ensemble in the fall semester and begin their orchestral journey.
Camerata Ensemble
The Camerata Ensemble is the introductory ensemble for our young musicians who graduate from the Instrumental Introductions course or who have similar comparable experience on their instrument. Camerata holds two 1-hour rehearsals per week, and studies classical and hymn arrangements as well as chamber choir repertoire. Students learn how to play successfully as an ensemble and learn the nuance, technique, and etiquette required for orchestral playing. Each semester begins at an easy pace and gives new musicians a chance to acclimate to large ensemble playing.
Chamber Artists Program
The Chamber Artists Program, with its home on Beacon Hill’s Upper Campus, places students in small ensembles that perform chamber music masterworks at high-profile and distinguished events. Eleos’s chamber music program is a celebration of the friendship and camaraderie of our young musicians. Groups are formed among similar levels of string, wind, and brass instruments and study the greatest works of chamber music literature, coached and guided by expert faculty. This program is only open to experienced musicians.
CYAP Announcements and Events
Beacon Hill Classical Arts Spring Violin Class is Open!
The Beacon Hill Classical Young Artists Program has openings for the Spring Semester Violin Class! All interested students are welcome to register. Students will participate in two 1-hour group classes per week and learn the fundamentals of instrumental position and technique as well as rhythm and note reading, progressing from simple songs such as Twinkle to the Bach Minuet in G by the end of the semester! Students will be taught in a group setting in an encouraging and friendly environment. Upon completion of this class, students are able to join the Camerata Ensemble in the fall semester and begin their orchestral journey.
CYAP 2025-26 Curriculum
2025-26 Performance Dates
Excursion (Attending a Performance) – Fall Semester Music
Sun November 16th 2025 at 3:00 PM – CYA Symphony (Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks)
(Tickets in October)
Performance – All Students
Thu December 11th 2025 at 8:45 AM – Christmas Chapel, Performance and Graduation
On Campus (Beacon Hill Lower Campus)
Excursion (Attending a Performance)
Sun March 1st 2025 at 5 PM – Dialogues Sacred Works (Padre Serra Parish, Camarillo)
(Free Concert, Reservations in April)
Performance – All Students
Thu May 21st 2026 at 9:00 AM- Spring Arts Chapel, Performance and Graduation
On Campus (Beacon Hill Lower Campus)
Excursion (Attending a Performance) – Spring Semester Music
Sun June 7th 2026 at 3 PM LOYO Spring Gala Concert (Kavli Theater, Thousand Oaks)
(Tickets in May)
June 9th 2025 Summer Session Begins
Tuition Fees
Our program is designed to be very budget friendly for families that are just beginning their musical journey.
Classical String Technique – $440 Per Semester
Camerata Ensemble – $400 Per Semester
LOYO Members enjoy a 50% tuition discount.
Monthly Instrument Rental
BHCYAP has a partnership with Penrose Music in Camarillo. Penrose is an excellent choice for beginner musicians and can help you find the right size instrument, has an excellent rent-to-buy program where your rental payments go towards a future purchase, and allows you to trade-up your instrument if you outgrow your current size.
Violin ($19.50 to $25.50) Per Month
Violinists Please Purchase Correct Size Shoulder Rest:
Half to Full Size
Quarter or Smaller
Cello ($42.50 to $52.50) Per Month
Cellists Please Purchase Rock Stop:
Cello Rock Stop
Trumpet Recommendation for Purchase
Clarinet Recommendation for Purchase
As a gift to our BHCYAP students, Eleos will provide a music stand for practice, music tote bag, folder, and sheet music free of charge.
Schedule
Classical Technique – Tuesday and Thursdays at 9-10 AM Class On Campus – Monday and Wednesday Guided Home Practice
Camerata Ensemble – Tuesday and Thursdays at 9-10 AM Class On Campus – Monday and Wednesday Guided Home Practice.
Fall Semester: September – December
Spring Semester: February-May
*Students that are enrolled in private lessons are only required to practice orchestra repertoire 1 day per week (Mondays).