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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

Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to register for the current Spring Semester.

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

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

NEW!  Bard Prep 2022-2023

Fall 2022 Semester


PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN for current (Spring 2022) Prep Students

Registration for NEW STUDENTS will open on May 8

FALL 2022 SEMESTER
September 10 to January 14
No classes October 8, November 26, December 24, December 31

SPRING 2023 SEMESTER
January 28 to May 20
No classes March 18, April 15

2022-2023 Programs

PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN
 for current (Spring 2022) Prep Students only

Registration for NEW STUDENTS will open on May 8

 Contact Us 
 for more information or to inquire about openings

  • Early Childhood Music
    Ages 3 to 7

    9:00-9:45 Music & Movement I (Ages 3-5: b. 2017-2019)
    9:45-10:15 Children's Chorus (Ages 4-6)
    10:15-11:00 Music & Movement II (Ages 5-6: b. 2016-2017)
    11:00-12:00 Music & Movement III (Ages 6-7: b. 2015-2016)

     
  • 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.

    Prep also offers elective classes and ensembles.
     

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
[email protected]
Codirector Ryan Kamm: 615-498-4996



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