Register
for classes at any time. Registration
for individual instruction is ongoing;
tuition is pro-rated as necessary. The
Conservatory is accredited by NASM,
the National Association of Schools of
Music and the National Guild of Community
Schools of the Arts.
View TUITION RATES.
PRIVATE
INSTRUCTION - Register Now!
Youth ages 7-18
Adults of all ages
Senior Citizens Discount
The Conservatory’s
core program is individual instruction
in all instruments and voice, supplemented
by musicianship classes and performing
ensembles (see links). Instruction is
available in:
- Strings: violin, viola, cello, bass,
harp
- Woodwinds: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet,
saxophone
- Brass: trumpet, trombone, French horn,
baritone horn, tuba
- Keyboard: piano, organ, harpsichord
- Guitar: acoustic, electric, bass
- Percussion
- Voice
To enroll or for more information, please
contact Jean Newton, Dean of Students and
Faculty, by phone (914-761-3900 ext. 112)
or email (jean@musiced.org).
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
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Children from Infancy through Age
8
The Conservatory’s early childhood
programs are designed to introduce basic
music skills in a nurturing, fun-filled
environment. Class offerings include:
- Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Violin Program
(age 3)
Children and parents attend a weekly
45 minute introductory group class.
- Suzuki Strings (violin, cello)
(ages 4 & up)
The Suzuki method is based on
the principle that young children can
develop instrumental skills though listening,
imitation and repetition. The parent
is an active partner with the teacher
and child, attending each lesson and
guiding at-home practice. The program
includes a weekly individual instrumental
lesson, group class and Music Skills
class.
- Music Skills (see Musicianship
classes)
- Group Piano and Guitar (ages
5-8)
- Group Piano, Violin and Guitar
(ages 5-8)
A gentle introduction
to the study of an instrument.
- Music Together® (Program
in Residence), Infancy through age 4
A joyous and
playful approach to music and movement
for children with a parent/caregiver.
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MUSICIANSHIP - Register Now!
Ages 4 to Adult
The Conservatory offers a comprehensive
sequence of musicianship classes for ages
4 through adult. Students ages 4-8 take
Music Skills, which uses musical games and
movement activities to teach basic pitch
and rhythm skills. Students ages 9 to adult
are evaluated by the Conservatory’s
theory faculty and placed appropriately
in a theory class. Each course is 2 semesters
and culminates in an evaluative exam each
May. These classes are offered at no additional
cost for students enrolled for private instruction.
Musicianship Courses:
- Music Skills (ages 4-5 and ages 6-8)
- Theory Basics (ages 9 to adult)
- Theory I – VI (ages 9 to adult)
- Sightsinging (ages 9 to adult)
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ENSEMBLES
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- Honors String Ensemble
- Jr. Strings/Chamber Strings
- Harp Ensemble
- Chamber Music for Strings, Winds and
Piano (trios, quartets, quintets)
- Piano Partners
- Clarinet Choir
- Jr. Brass Ensemble
- Sr. Brass Ensemble
- Beg./Int./Adv. Flute Ensembles
- Baroque Ensembles
- Youth Chorus
- Teen Chorus
- Jazz Vocal Choir
- Beg./Int./ Adv. Jazz Ensembles
- Westchester Choral Society (in residence)
- Intro to Improvisation
HONORS PROGRAM
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Instrumental and vocal students ages
12-18.
Because the Conservatory is accredited
by the National Association of Schools of
Music, the Conservatory’s Honors Program
is highly regarded by colleges and universities
and may help students gain admission to
their first-choice schools. Students ages
12-18 are admitted to the Honors Program
by audition. The required curriculum includes
instrumental study, theory, orchestra and/or
ensemble, and juried performance. Graduates
receive the Artist Certificate.
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COLLEGE PROGRAM
For over thirty years, the
Conservatory has collaborated with Mercy
College to provide instrumental studio classes
and applied music courses for the College’s
undergraduate majors in music and in the
College’s
Music Industry and Technology program. Students
earn credits toward a Bachelor of Science
degree. Students must apply and gain admission
to Mercy College. Tuition is charged by
Mercy College.
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ADULT PROGRAMS - Register Now!
Adults who wish to pursue their
interests in music and theater arts
will find wonderful opportunities at
the Conservatory. Private instruction
can fit any schedule — from
a half-hour lesson on your lunch break to
a lesson that meets at the same time as your
child's. Additionally, ensembles for adult
instrumentalists and singers are available.
For theatre classes, see our Musical Theatre
Programs.
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