Preparatory Division

Music Program for Students Ages 3 to 18

The Preparatory Division offers young people the joy of studying music in the context of a first-class conservatory.

Our Programs

Early Childhood Classes offer students ages 3 to 7 an introduction to music through singing and movement-based activities.

Full Program Study, for ages 5 to 18, consists of weekly Private Instrumental or Voice Lessons paired with a Musicianship Class in which students study the fundamentals of music theory, ear training, and composition. Full Program students have the opportunity to perform in student recitals each semester.

Elective Classes and Ensembles offer additional courses that can be taken separately or with Full Program Study.

More about Our Programs

A Lifetime of Benefits

The study of music provides important benefits in language, motor, and social skills and helps to develop an appreciation for the value of diligent effort. Most important, music provides a lifetime of enjoyment.

2020-2021 Programs

Fall 2020 Pre-Registration is Open for current Prep Students
Registration for New Students will be open May 30

Contact Us for more information or to inquire about openings

Registration Information
2020-2021

Early Childhood Music Classes:
Ages 3 to 7
Music & Movement
Children’s Chorus

Full Program: Ages 5 to 18
Private Instruction and Musicianship Class
For the 2020-21 academic year, the Preparatory Division offers instruction in Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, Percussion, Guitar, and Composition

Elective Classes and Ensembles
Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music, Rhythm and Drumming, and more!
Summer Online Lessons Available

For more information, please contact us at bardprep@bard.edu
FALL 2020 DATES

15 Saturdays
September 12 to January 16
No classes: October 10, November 28, December 26, January 2
Snow date: January 23, 2021
SPRING 2020 DATES

15 Saturdays
January 25– May 30
No classes: March 14, 21, April 11, May 23

Online lessons & classes for the remainder of the semester
SPRING 2021 DATES

15 Saturdays
January 30 to May 22
No classes: March 27, April 3
Snow date: June 5

Location and Contact

Directions to Bard
Classes are held in the Avery Arts Center (Edith C. Blum building) and the László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building on the Bard College campus.
Recitals are held at Olin Concert Hall and the performance space at the László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building.

Staff
Ryan Kamm, Codirector
Susanne Son, Codirector
Ivy Loo, Assistant to the Directors
Elizabeth Bettigole, Office Assistant

Contact Us
bardprep@bard.edu
Codirector Ryan Kamm: 615-498-4996

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