Bard Prep Summer Music Camp 2025

June 30 to July 5

Music and Movement I (ages 3-4): $270
Monday to Friday:  10:30-11:15 am
  (No class on Saturday, July 5)

Children's Chorus (ages 4-6): $250
Monday to Friday:  10:00-10:30 am 
Performance on Saturday, July 5 at 11am

Music and Movement II (ages 5-6): $290
Monday to Friday:  9:00-10:00 am
  (No class on Saturday, July 5)

Package discounts:
     M&M I + Children's Chorus: $490
     M&M II + Children's Chorus: $510


 Camp takes place at the Conservatory Performance Space in the László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building.
 

June 30 to July 5

Full Day Program Ages 5-10
Tuition: $820           
9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily
  (Monday to Friday)         
           
 Secondary/Additional Instrument:  $345       
   Instrument instructions available for:

ALL AGES: 
Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Voice, Percussion, Composition

AGES 8 AND UP:
Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet,
Saxophone, Euphonium, Trombone          

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

Camp week includes:

• 4 private lessons
• Music & Movement Class for Ages 5-6
• Musicianship Class for Ages 7-10
• Note Reading & Rhythm Class
• Music History
• Chorus
• Performance Class
• Rhythm & Drumming
• Chamber Music * (audition only)
• Daily Faculty Performances
• Final Student Recital at Olin Hall on Saturday, July 5 at 11:00 AM

* Chamber Music:
For advanced players only. 
To best determine group placement, students must submit a recent recording (via email) by May 1st.  Students will be receiving their assigned repertoire prior to the camp and will be expected to come prepared on the first day of camp.

All students (except beginners) are encouraged to submit a recent recording.
A recent video is required for those who would like to be placed in an ensemble.

Students of all levels are welcome - from beginners to advanced!

July 7 to 12

Full day Program for Ages 10-18 
Tuition: $820           
9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily
  (Monday to Friday)         
           
 Secondary/Additional Instrument:  $345      
   Instrument instructions available for:
Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Euphonium, Composition, Percussion
 
 Camp takes place at the László Z. Bitó '60 Conservatory Building
  

Camp week includes:

• 4 private lessons
• Musicianship Class
• Composition Class
• Music History
• Chorus
• Performance Class
• New Music Ensemble
• Jazz Ensemble
• Rhythmic Ensemble
• Chamber Music * (audition only)
• Ensemble Concert at Conservatory Performance Space at Bito on Friday, July 11 at 1:00 PM
• Final Student Recital at Olin Hall on Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM

* Advanced Piano Program and Advanced Chamber Music Program:
To best determine group placement, students must submit a recent recording (via the Advanced Piano/Chamber Form by May 1st. Students will be receiving their assigned repertoire prior to the camp and will be expected to come prepared on the first day of camp. Pre-formed groups are encouraged to apply, as well as individuals.

All students are encouraged to submit a recent recording and repertoire list.
A recent video is required for those who would like to be placed in an ensemble.

Students from intermediate to advanced levels are welcome to apply for chamber music!