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Bard Prep Summer Music Camp 2025

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June 30 to July 12

Bard Music Camp Programs

  • Early Childhood Music Classes
    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.
     
  • Full Day Program Ages 5-10
    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!
  • Full Day Program Ages 10-18
    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!

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