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The Preparatory Division offers a comprehensive course of music study for students of all ages, including Early Childhood Classes, Full Program Study, Elective Classes and Ensembles. The Preparatory Division provides its students with many advantages, including an expert and nurturing faculty, as well as access to concerts and master classes presented by the Conservatory free of charge.  
About Our Programs

About Our Programs

Students in the Preparatory Division participate in a well-rounded program of music study that includes private lessons of age-appropriate length in Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Percussion, Guitar, and Composition; matched with Musicianship Class, in which elements of music theory and ear training are taught with an emphasis on composition. Students also have multiple recital performance opportunities each semester, which are open to family and friends.

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Full Program

Full Program

Ages 5 to 18

The Full Program consists of a weekly private lesson and
Musicianship Class.

Fall 2025 Semester 

  • 30-min. Lesson and 45-min. Music & Movement I: $1,383
  • 30-min. Lesson and 55-min. Music & Movement II/III: $1,478
  • 30-min. Lesson and 55-min. Musicianship Class: $1,478
  • 45-min. Lesson and 55-min. Musicianship Class: $1,897
  • 60-min. Lesson and 55-min. Musicianship Class: $2,321

Musicianship classes take place on Saturdays
- various class times

(new students will be given a placement test)
 

Full Program

  • Music & Movement is substituted for Musicianship Classes for students ages 4 to 6.
  • Musicianship Classes take place throughout the day and placement is determined by age and level of enrolled students. For more information or to schedule a Musicianship assessment, please contact the program directors.
  • The Prep Program does not offer private lessons separate from the Full Program.
  • Lessons are currently offered for Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Trumpet, Percussion, Guitar, and Composition.

Early Childhood Classes

Ages 3 to 7

Please note:
Classes meet on Saturdays following the Bard Prep calendar:

FALL 2025 SEMESTER:
September 6 to January 10
No classes October 11, November 29, December 20, December 27

SPRING 2026 SEMESTER:
January 24 to May 16
No classes February 14 & April 4
 

  • TUITION FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER

    15 WEEKS OF CLASS
    September 6 to January 10
    No classes: October 11, November 29, December 20, December 27
     
    • Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4
      • 9:00 am - 9:45 am
      • $477
      • for children born 2021-2022
     
    • Children's Chorus:  Ages 4-6
      • 9:45 am - 10:15 am
      • $310
      • for children born 2019-2021
      • must turn 4 by October 1st
     
    • Music & Movement I: Ages 5-6
      • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
      • $477
      • for children born 2019-2020

    • Music & Movement III: Ages 6-7
      • 11:00 am - 11:55 am
      • $525
      • for children born 2017-2018


    Package Discounts:
    • Music & Movement I + Children's Chorus:  $752
    • Music & Movement II + Children's Chorus:  $752

Elective Classes and Ensembles


Fall 2024 & Spring 2025:

ELECTIVES:

  • Piano Technique & Repertoire Class for Advanced Pianists
  • Secondary Instruments

ENSEMBLES: 
  • Instrumental Chamber Music
  • Beginning Violin Class
  • Beginning Cello Class
  • Piano and Voice Chamber Class
  • Piano Four Hands Chamber Class
  • String Ensemble Technique Class
  • Vocal Ensemble

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