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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 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.

2019–2020 Programs

 
Spring 2020 Registration is Open!

Very limited spots available 

Contact Us for more information or to inquire about openings



 

  • Registration Information

    Early Childhood Music Classes:
    Ages 3 to 7
    Music & Movement
    Children’s Chorus

    Full Program: Ages 5 to 18
    Private Instruction and Musicianship Class
    For the 2019–20 academic year, the Preparatory Division offers instruction in Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Percussion, Guitar, and Composition

    Elective Classes and Ensembles
    Chorus, Vocal Ensembles, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music, Rhythm and Drumming, and more!
  • SPRING 2020 DATES
    15 Saturdays
    January 25– May 16
    No classes: March 21, April 11
    Snow date: May 30, 2020
  • Bard Music Camp 2020
    June 29 to July 4
    Early Childhood Music for Ages 3-6
    Full Day Program for Ages 5-9

    July 6 to July 11
    Full Day Program for Ages 10-18

    APPLY NOW!

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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