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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

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.

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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.

                         Bard Prep Online!

2020-2021 Programs

BARD PREP ONLINE! 

Registration for Spring 2021 Semester is Open


 Contact Us 
 for more information or to inquire about openings


SPRING 2021 SEMESTER
15 Saturdays
January 30 to May 22
No classes: March 27, April 3
 

  • Early Childhood Music
    on Zoom!

    Ages 3 to 7
    Music & Movement
    Children’s Chorus
     

    Early Childhood Music

    Spring Semester
    Online Classes (on Zoom)

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

     
    Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4
    Online (30 min):
    9:00 am - 9:30 am
    Session II Tuition:  $125

     
    Music & Movement II:  Ages 5-6
    Online (30 min):
    9:45 am - 10:15 am
    Session II Tuition:  $125

     
    Music & Movement III: Ages 7 and up
    Online (45 min):
    11:15 am - 12:00 pm
    Session II Tuition:  $170


     
    Package Discounts: 
    Music & Movement I and Children's Chorus (age 4 only):
    $210


    Music & Movement II and Children's Chorus:
    $210

    Music & Movement III and Senior Chorus (ages 7-9):
    $260
    Senior Chorus meets from 12:00-12:30
  • 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


    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*
    Canceled for 2020-2021

    *Ensembles include Jazz Ensemble and Rhythm & Drumming

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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