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

Registration for Fall 2020 Semester is Open

SUMMER ONLINE LESSONS AVAILABLE!

Contact Us for more information or to inquire about openings

FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Session I

Session I - 7 weeks of classes/lessons: Online Learning

September 12 - October 31
(no classes on October 10)
FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Session I
All Classes and Lessons take place ONLINE

LIVE Student Recitals on November 1st (if in-person activities continue to be allowed by NY State and Bard College):

Recitals will take place at Bard and will follow strict social distancing guidelines.

Each recital will be live-streamed in place of an audience.

Early Childhood Music and Musicianship Classes will take place LIVE but virtually

SUSPENDED: Chamber Music and Ensembles
Early Childhood Music: Session I

Session I: 7 weeks of class ONLINE

Ages 3 to 7
Music & Movement
Children’s Chorus

Early Childhood Music: Session I

Session I: 7 weeks of class ONLINE
Children's Chorus: Ages 4-6
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Session I Tuition: $85

Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Session I Tuition: $110

Music & Movement II: Ages 5-6
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Session I Tuition: $110

Music & Movement III: Ages 6-7
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Session I Tuition: $150

Package Discounts: Session I
Music & Movement I and Children's Chorus (must be age 4): $185
Music & Movement II and Children's Chorus: $185
Music & Movement III and Children's Chorus (up to age 6): $225
Music & Movement III and Senior Chorus (ages 7-9): $225
Early Childhood Music
Trial Classes

Ages 3 to 7
Music & Movement
Children’s Chorus

Online Trial Classes: Saturday, September 12
Early Childhood Music
Trial Classes
For Session I, we are pleased to offer the following classes as no-commitment trials for the Music & Movement and Children's Chorus classes:

Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4

9:15 am - 9:45 am

Music & Movement II:  Ages 5-6

9:50 am - 10:20 am

Children's Chorus:  Ages 4-6

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Music & Movement III: Ages 6-7

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Trial classes take place on September 12

To attend the free trial class(es), please contact us at bardprep@bard.edu by Thursday, September 10.
Please state:

Child(ren)'s Full Name

Child(ren)'s Date of Birth

Which class(es) your Child(ren) would like to attend
We will then send the Zoom links for the classes on Friday, September 11th.

After the trial classes if you would like to register for Session I, please email us by Monday, September 14th and we will assist you with the registration and payment process.
FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Session II

Session II - 8 weeks of classes/lessons: Planned Return to Campus

November 7 - January 16
(no classes on November 28, December 26, January 2)
FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Session II

Session II: Planned Return to Campus
(subject to change in the event of revised health guidelines)
- In-person instruction to resume at Bard College, following strict health and hygiene guidelines.
  
  More details will be forthcoming as the return to campus approaches.
- Fall Final Recitals: January 9 and 16
Early Childhood Music: Session II

Session II: 8 weeks of class
Planned Return to Campus

Ages 3 to 7
Music & Movement
Children’s Chorus

Early Childhood Music: Session II

Session II: 8 weeks of class
Planned Return to Campus
(subject to change in the event of revised health guidelines)

Children's Chorus: Ages 4-6
10:30 am - 11 am
Session II Tuition: $95

Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4
If class meets in-person (45 min):
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Session II Tuition: $180

If class meets online (30 min):
9:15 am - 9:45 am
Session II Tuition: $125

Music & Movement II: Ages 5-6
If class meets in-person (45 min):
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Session II Tuition: $180

If class meets online (30 min):
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Session I Tuition: $125

Music & Movement III: Ages 6-7
If class meets in-person (60 min):
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session II Tuition: $222

If class meets online (45 min):
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Session II Tuition: $170

Package Discounts: Session II
Music & Movement I and Children's Chorus (age 4 only):
$262 (if in-person)
$185 (if online)

Music & Movement II and Children's Chorus:
$262 (if in-person)
$185 (if online)

Music & Movement III and Children's Chorus (age 6 only):
$305 (if in-person)
$260 (if online)

Music & Movement III and Senior Chorus (ages 7-9):
$305 (if in-person)
$260 (if online)
Full Program: Ages 5 to 18

Private Lessons and Musicianship Class

Full Program includes weekly private lesson and Musicianship class.

The Prep Program does not offer private lessons separate from the Full Program.

Full Program: Ages 5 to 18

Session I: Online

Session II: Planned Return to Campus
(subject to change in the event of revised health guidelines)

For the 2020-21 academic year, the Preparatory Division offers instruction in:
Cello
Clarinet
Composition
Double Bass
Euphonium
Flute
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Violin
Viola
Voice

CHAMBER MUSIC & ENSEMBLES
Session I - Online: canceled
Session II - will resume, if in person
Session II - canceled, if online

Ensembles include Jazz Ensemble and Rhythm & Drumming
SPRING 2021 SEMESTER

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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Preparatory Division

Our Programs

A Lifetime of Benefits

2020-2021 Programs

FALL 2020 SEMESTER Session I

Early Childhood Music: Session I

Early Childhood Music Trial Classes

FALL 2020 SEMESTER Session II

Early Childhood Music: Session II

Full Program: Ages 5 to 18

Location and Contact

FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Session I

Early Childhood Music
Trial Classes

FALL 2020 SEMESTER
Session II