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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 2023-2024
 

FALL 2023 SEMESTER:
September 9 to January 13
No classes October 7, November 25, December 23, December 30

SPRING 2024 SEMESTER:
January 27 to May 18
No classes March 23 & 30

2023-2024 Programs

Fall Registration is OPEN!

Spring Early Registration is OPEN for current Fall 2023 students.

Spring Registration will OPEN for new students after November 5, 2023.

 Contact Us 
 for more information or to inquire about openings
Please note: there are very limited openings
 

  • Early Childhood Music
     
    Ages 3 to 7

    9:00-9:45 Music & Movement I
      (Ages 3-4: b. 2019-2020)
    CLASS IS FULL FOR FALL 2023 - Waitlist only

    9:45-10:15 Children's Chorus
      (Ages 4-6: must turn 4 by October 1st)
    CLASS IS FULL FOR FALL 2023 - Waitlist only

    10:15-11:00 Music & Movement II
      (Ages 5-6: b. 2017-2018)
    LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

    11:00-12:00 Music & Movement III
     (Ages 6.5-7: b. 2016-2017)
    LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

    2:00-2:45 Music & Movement PM
     (Ages 4-6: b. 2017-2019)
    CLASS IS FULL FOR FALL 2023 - Waitlist only

    2:45-3:15 Children's Chorus
     (Ages 4-6: b. 2017-2019)
    LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

    PLEASE NOTE: All Early Childhood Music Classes are DROP-OFF.
    Parents or caregivers are not allowed to attend classes.
  • Full Program: Ages 5 to 18
    Private Lessons and Musicianship Class

    Full Program includes weekly private lesson and Musicianship class. 

    Instrument instructions available for:
    Cello, Clarinet, Composition, 
    Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, 
    Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, 
    Violin, Viola, Voice

    NO SPOTS AVAILABLE (waiting list only):
    Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Violin, Viola

    ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS: VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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

    Prep also offers elective classes and ensembles.
     
  • BARD MUSIC CAMP 2023!
     
    JULY 3 TO JULY 15, 2023

    Early Childhood Music Program:
    Ages 3 to 6: July 3 - July 8
         
    Full Day Program:
    July 3 - July 8: Ages 5 to 10
    July 10 - July 15: Ages 10 to 18

    Camp Hours for Full Day Program:
    9:00am to 3:00pm

    Camp takes place at 
    László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building

    Advanced Piano Program
    at Bard Music Camp (week of July 10)

    Registration Deadline: May 13, 2023
     

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
Susanne Son, Director
Ivy Loo, Assistant Director
Anthia Nickerson, Assistant Director
Elizabeth Bettigole, Office Assistant


Contact Us
[email protected]
Director Susanne Son: (646) 456-8795



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