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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 2024–2025
 

FALL 2024 SEMESTER:
September 7 to January 11
No classes October 12, November 30, December 21, December 28

SPRING 2025 SEMESTER:
January 25 to May 17
No classes February 15 & April 19

2025–26 Programs

Fall 2025 Early Registration is OPEN for students currently enrolled in the Spring 2025 semester. Registration for New Students will open starting May 1, 2025.

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

  • Early Childhood Music

    Fall 2025
     
    Ages 3 to 7

    9:00-9:45 Music & Movement I (section 1)
      (Ages 3-4: b. 2021-2022)

    9:45-10:15 Children's Chorus
      (Ages 4-6: b. 2019-2021)
    must turn 4 by October 1st

    10:15-11:00 Music & Movement I (section 2)
      (Ages 5-6: b. 2019-2020)

    11:00-11:55 Music & Movement II/III
     (Ages 6-7: b. 2018-2019)

    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

    Fall 2025
    Private Lessons and Musicianship Class

    Full Program includes weekly private lesson and Musicianship class. 

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

    PLEASE NOTE: VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR MOST INSTRUMENTS

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

    Prep also offers elective classes and ensembles.
     
  • BARD MUSIC CAMP 2025!
     
    JUNE 30 TO JULY 12, 2025

    Early Childhood Music Program:
    Ages 3 to 6: June 30 - July 5
         
    Full Day Program:
    June 30 - July 5: Ages 5 to 10
    July 7 - July 12: 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

    Registration Deadline: May 1, 2025
     

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
Dr. Wendy Case, Director
James Chou, Assistant to the Director



Contact Us
[email protected]
Director: Dr. Wendy Case
(810) 875-2220 
[email protected]



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