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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

Our Programs

Early Childhood Classes offer the youngest students 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.

Bard Prep - Spring 2022


REGISTRATION IS OPEN

SPRING 2022 SEMESTER
January 29 to May 21
No classes March 19, April 16

In-person & Online lessons and classes will be offered.

Bard Prep - Fall 2021


LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

FALL 2021 SEMESTER
September 11 to January 15
No classes October 9, November 27, December 25, January 1

In-person & Online lessons and classes will be offered.
 

2021-2022 Programs

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

 Contact Us 
 for more information or to inquire about openings

  • Early Childhood Music
    Ages 3 to 7

    In-person classes:

    9:00-9:45 Music & Movement I (Ages 3-5): OPEN
    9:45-10:30 Music & Movement II (Ages 5-6): FULL*
    10:30-11:00 Children's Chorus (Ages 4-6): OPEN
    11:00-12:00 Music & Movement III (Ages 6-7): OPEN

    * Class is FULL. Please inquire about waiting list
  • Full Program: Ages 5 to 18
    Private Lessons and Musicianship Class

    In-person and remote option:

    Full Program includes weekly private lesson and Musicianship class. 

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

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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