Preparatory Division

MUSIC PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 2 TO 18
and ADULTS

The Preparatory Division offers young people the joy of studying music in the context of a first-class conservatory. 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 importantly, music provides a lifetime of enjoyment.

Registration Information

REGISTER FOR FALL 2016

For the academic year 2016-2017, the Preparatory Division will offer instruction in:

Piano
Voice
Clarinet
Saxophone
Percussion
Guitar
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Composition

Adult Lessons available for all above instruments

Early Childhood Music
Ages 2 to 6, Music & Movement and Chorus

Class Locations

All classes are held in the Milton and Sally 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 Auditorium and the Performance Space at the László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building

Directions to Bard

2016-2017 Class and Lesson Dates

FALL 2016

15 SATURDAYS
September 10 - January 14
(no classes/lessons on October 8, November 26, December 24, December 31)
Snow date: January 21

15 TUESDAYS: FULL - No Spots Available
September 6 - January 17
(no classes/lessons on October 11, November 22, December 20, December 27, January 3)
Snow date #1: Dec 20
Snow date #2: January 3

SPRING 2017

15 SATURDAYS
January 28 - May 20
(no classes/lessons on March 18, April 15)
Snow date: June 3, 10

15 TUESDAYS
January 24 - May 16
(no classes/lessons on March 21, April 11)
Snow date #1: May 23
Snow date #2: May 30

Contact Us

For more information about the Preparatory Division

please contact us at:
bardprep@bard.edu

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