Welcome to Community Classes at the University of Puget Sound! Whether you are a current or future Logger, an alum or parent, or one of our neighbors in the community, we welcome you to join us for classes that bring you the best skills, tools, and knowledge that our prestigious faculty and staff have to offer. Anyone can take part—these classes are not associated with a degree or certification program. We simply invite you to learn with us and be inspired!

Spring 2026

 

Introduction to Ceramics - Spring 2026 Thursday Section, Session 2

This introductory six-week course, taught by Puget Sound Puget Sound '25 alum Bennett Shoemaker, will provide basic fundamentals on the spectacular possibilities of creating ceramic forms by both wheel and hand building methods. The course fee is $310, plus a $10 registration fee (materials included in course fee).

Community Ceramics

Thursday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Class Dates: March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9
  • Class Time: Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Independent Studio Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Studio Dates: March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8

To register, please visit our registration page here, administered by Community Music.
 

Introduction to Ceramics - Friday Section, Session 2

This introductory six-week course, taught by Puget Sound ceramics instructor Ronda Peck, will provide basic fundamentals on the spectacular possibilities of creating ceramic forms by both wheel and hand building methods. The course fee is $310, plus a $10 registration fee (materials included in course fee).

Friday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Class Dates: March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April10
  • Class Time: Fridays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Independent Studio Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Studio Dates: March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8

To register, please visit our registration page here, administered by Community Music.
 

 

Brass instruments

Summer 2026

Brass Camp


June 22 – June 26, 2026


Brass Camp is for students ages 12-18 with two or more years of playing experience.


Camp Fee: $425 for a week-long day camp

Camp Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday has early dismissal at approximately 1:30 p.m. (after the final concert).
The week concludes with a free public performance at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 on the Schneebeck Concert Hall stage at University of Puget Sound School of Music.

Camp Directors: Judson Scott and Ryan Schultz

Puget Sound Brass Camp is offered in partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma
Brass Camp is a collaboration between the Puget Sound Community Music Department and Metro Parks. It offers an exciting, non-competitive environment for players of varying abilities to study with highly qualified university-affiliated faculty in a university setting.

The week-long camp happens on the college campus during the summer and offers students the chance to improve their skills, perform new works, and interact with peers who share an interest in music. Students are placed in small groups and larger ensembles to play music in various styles, including jazz improvisation. Masterclasses will focus on building technique, using proper breath support, warm-up methods, practice techniques, and intonation. The camp culminates in a final performance, where students show off all they’ve learned.

Find more information and sign up for Brass Camp.

 

 

Sheet music and person playing cello

Private Music Lessons

We offer individualized instruction to students of all ages and skill levels. We see potential in every individual and connect students with exceptional instructors in a musically vibrant college setting.

Motivation and interest are the only entrance requirements. Private music lessons are offered year round.

Find more information and sign up for private music lessons.
 

 

About Community Classes

  • For those who have registered, you will be contacted by the instructor prior to the first class date regarding details, including zoom links when applicable.
  • If you have questions about the format of a course, please contact communitysummer@pugetsound.edu or the instructor directly (contact links are listed on course description pages).
  • *There is a, nonrefundable fee of $10 for each student at the time of initial registration. Thereafter, the fee will be charged at the beginning of each term. Students registering for multiple courses in the same term will only pay one $10 registration fee.
  • Community Classes uses the Community Music payment portal: for additional information please visit the Community Music Registration & Payments page.
  • If you have questions about Community Classes you can contact Associate Dean Gareth Barkin at barkin@pugetsound.edu or email communitysummer@pugetsound.edu.