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Music Adventures Division | Suzuki Method Division
Music Partners Division | Music Therapy Division
Classical Music Division | Jazz, World & Contemporary Music Division
(ages 18 months – 6 years)
Music Adventures is an innovative program that encourages creative expression through music, dance, and related arts, including painting, story-telling, and acting. Classes are structured around a progressive and sequential curriculum, incorporating themed units on topics such as dinosaurs, jazz and classical music, and world cultures—all as a means of teaching elements of music and movement. Students play pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments both individually and in groups, and use a variety of engaging props for movement and dance activities. Each class is limited in size and many are team-taught by two professionals: a music specialist trained in the Orff and Kodály pedagogy methods, and a movement and dance specialist. Classes for children from eighteen months to three years of age require a parent or guardian to be present and participating in class. Children ages three to six attend class by themselves. For more information please contact the registration desk at 718.622.3300 x10.
18–30 months:
45-minute class, once/wk, 15 wk semester: $391
2 1/2–6 years:
60-minute class,twice/wk, 15 wk semester: $765
2 1/2–6 years:
60-minute class, once/wk, 15 wk semester: $468
Download a PDF file of our Music Adventures brochure.
Download a PDF of our Music Adventures fall 2010 schedule with specific class days, times, and instructors.
Watch a Music Adventures class in action!
VIDEO: Music Adventures Line Rhyme
VIDEO: Music Adventures Beat Pulse Recognition
(ages 3 and up)
The Suzuki Method is recognized worldwide as a highly effective approach to teaching children the language of music. The Conservatory’s Suzuki program accepts students starting at age three. The curriculum incorporates three elements that provide the essentials needed for instrumental music education: private lessons, theory classes, and group classes. Parent involvement is an integral component of the Suzuki approach; parents learn and practice alongside the child, functioning as role models and providing encouragement. Generations of students have begun a lifelong journey of musical enrichment through the Suzuki approach. The Suzuki program at Brooklyn Conservatory offers programs in violin, viola, cello, guitar, and piano. For further information, please contact Julianne Carney at 718.622.3300 x25. Fall enrollment only. Orientation and audition required. Full Year Program.
Full Suzuki Package
Includes private lessons, one group instrumental class and one theory class.
Annual (30 weeks) September 23, 2010 through June 13, 2011
30-minute lesson package: $2,070
45-minute lesson package: $2,358
60-minute lesson package: $2,890
Youth Orchestra Add On
$100 extra added to the Suzuki package cost
Supplimentary and/or Parent Lessons:
Additional private lessons outside of the package.
Per semester, once per week, 15 weeks
30-minute: $777
45-minute: $1,040
60-minute: $1,350
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In 1988, the Conservatory created its Music Partners program in order to enhance music education programs at public schools, child care centers, youth-based agencies, and adult and senior centers in Brooklyn and Queens. Today there are nearly fifty programs serving 5,000 children and adults. Each program is tailored to meet the specific needs of each school or organization. For more information, contact Dorothy Savitch, Music Partners Director, at 718.622.3300 x21 or dsavitch@bqcm.org..
Seminar/Workshops for Classroom Teachers and Music Specialists
Music Partners offers a series of four workshops designed for music teachers and classroom teachers working with groups of children Pre-K through Third Grade. Much of the material is Orff based, and each session will cover process, sequence, sharing of songs and materials, and strategies for classroom management. We offer these workshops as a resource to music educators who are looking for additional materials and peer support.
The sessions are led by Sheri Gottlieb, Associate Director of Music Partners and mentor/curriculum developer to teaching professionals throughout New York City. For more information, contact Sheri Gottlieb at 718.622.3300 x17, or sgottlieb@bqcm.org.
Single 2-hour workshop: $25
Series of 4 workshops: $80
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Music Therapy Program | The Autism Program |
Adult General Education Classes |
Professional Development | Music Therapy Outreach |
The Music Therapy Program
Music therapy is an established profession that uses the motivating and enjoyable experience of music to address the therapeutic and developmental goals of students with special needs. Under the guidance of an experienced music therapist, students discover new pathways for learning and communication, while exploring musical expression and creativity.
Music therapy is proven to be beneficial for children and adults with a variety of special needs, including: emotional and psychological issues, developmental disabilities, speech and language disorders, physical disabilities, autistic spectrum, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, sensory issues, behavioral problems, neurological disabilities,
and hearing or vision impairment.
The Music Therapy Program at Brooklyn Conservatory offers individual, dyad (two student), and group music therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults with special needs. In addition to private and group music therapy, which employ a range of music activities to achieve therapeutic goals, the Conservatory also offers the option of therapeutic music lessons. In the latter, students learn skills on a specific instrument under the guidance of a music therapist. Therapeutic lessons are offered on piano, voice, guitar, and drums. All music therapy classes at the Conservatory are provided by professional master’s-level music therapists with training in both music and psychology, and experience in special education.
All music therapy private and group sessions are registered by semester and run for fifteen weeks. Sessions are scheduled on an individual basis to best meet the scheduling needs of students and parents. Students may register at any time and pay prorated tuition based upon the remaining weeks in the semester. For a consultation and placement in the Music Therapy program, please contact Melanie Nevis, Music Therapy Director, at 718.622.3300 x16, or mnevis@bqcm.org.
Individual and Shared Lessons
Music Therapy or Therapeutic Music Lessons (15 weeks)
30-minute private lessons: $1,065
45-minute private lessons: $1,535
30-minute dyad lessons: $730 (2 students)
45-minute dyad lessons: $890 (2 students)
Group Music Therapy Classes
Students are placed in groups by age and/or according to special needs, including autism spectrum, Asperger syndrome, ADD, ADHD, or emotional/social/behavioral issues. Students also enrolled in private or dyad music therapy sessions receive a discount if they choose to also enroll in a group.
45-minute class, 15 weeks: (4-6 students with two music therapists) $455
Discounted tuition for students also enrolled in private sessions: $230
The Autism Program
The Conservatory provides specially designed individual and group sessions to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum. Sessions offered within this program are provided by therapists with special training and experience in this field. The above pricing applies. For a consultation and placement in the Autism Program, please contact Melanie Nevis, Music Therapy Director, at 718.622.3300 x16, or mnevis@bqcm.org.
Adult General Education Classes
The Music Therapy Division also offers a selection of general education classes for adults who wish to explore the healing power of music. Music has been used as a traditional method for health and healing in countless cultures throughout the world. Drawing from both the music therapy field and traditional cultures, these classes explore the meaning of music in our lives, and its application for stress reduction, creative and emotional expression, pain management, and in building community and connection to others. The classes include activities such as group drumming and musical improvisation, vocal and breath work, and therapeutic music listening. Guest teachers from the music therapy and world music traditions are featured. No musical experience necessary. For more detailed information on specific offerings, contact Melanie Nevis, Music Therapy Director, at 718.622.3300 x16, or mnevis@bqcm.org.
Professional Development:
The Music Therapy Division provides classes and workshops designed for teachers; counselors; creative arts therapists; occupational, physical, and speech therapists; and anyone interested in learning more about using music in a therapeutic context. These classes examine music therapy in a variety of settings and address its specific applications with different special needs populations. For more information, contact Melanie Nevis, Music Therapy Director, at 718.622.3300 x16, or mnevis@bqcm.org.
Music Therapy Outreach
The Music Therapy Division provides music therapy outreach programs for schools and agencies throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. These programs are individually tailored to meet the needs of each school and agency and take place in the community or on-site at Brooklyn Conservatory. To find out more about bringing a program to your school or agency, contact Melanie Nevis, Music Therapy Director, at 718.622.3300 x16, or mnevis@bqcm.org.
Download a PDF file of our Music Therapy brochure
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Classes & Ensembles for Youth
Classes & Ensembles for Adults
The faculty of the Classical Division hold degrees from the world’s leading conser-vatories and music institutions. Private instrumental or vocal instruction in the Classical Division allows students to develop the technical foundation necessary to progress through increasingly advanced repertory. Group classes and ensembles complement and reinforce private study, helping students to develop into well-rounded musicians. While offering the opportunity for serious and advanced study, Classical Division faculty strive to emphasize the enjoyment of music-making, and to inspire a lifelong love of music.
Classes & Ensembles for Youth
The first price listed after each class length applies for students enrolled in private lessons at the Conservatory; the second for students not enrolled in lessons at the Conservatory. The classes and ensembles below meet once per week. Note that some class and ensemble registrations are for the full school year (fall and spring semesters), while others are by semester. Full-year classes run for 30 weeks, and semester-long classes for 15 weeks, unless otherwise noted.
Click here for a PDF with up-to-date schedule details for Fall 2010 children and youth classes and ensembles.
Chamber Music
Small ensemble playing is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to share music-making with peers and to improve individual musicianship. Students who are able to read music are encouraged to form a chamber ensemble coached by a faculty member. Performance opportunities are available at the end of each semester. Students wishing to play chamber music should contact Masha Lankovsky, Classical Division Director, at 718.622.3300 x14, in order to coordinate a suitable group.
Duo: 45-minute class, 10 weeks: $179/$303
Trio and larger: 1-hour class, 10 weeks: $179/$303
Children's Chorus I (ages 6-13)
In addition to rehearsing a wide variety of repertoire on a weekly basis, students will learn basic breath support, posture, and vocal technique through a series of exercises. Literature covered will be mostly unison, including classical, world, folk, musical theater, and contemporary pieces. Performances include one end-of-semester concert.
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325*
*There will be a $30 materials fee per year.
Music Skills (ages 8–10)
Students will learn the elements of music theory including note reading, clefs, scales, and time signatures. These concepts will be internalized through aural skills that include solfege, sight-singing, melodic and rhythmic dictations.
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325
Musical Theater Workshop (ages 8–15)
A new, exciting class that encompasses musical theater technique, script analysis, and integration of song and dance using favorite songs from Broadway hits! Concluding the semester will be a presentation of solos and chorus numbers from these shows, including dance numbers! There will also be opportunities to work with specials guests from the Broadway industry.
90-minute class, by semester: $225/375
Teen Brass Ensemble (ages 11–13)
Open to brass players at an intermediate level or higher. Various styles of music, including both classical and jazz, are explored and performed both at the Conservatory and in community venues.
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325
Theory Games (ages 5–8)
This class introduces children to music theory through games and activities. Students learn basic music skills, and gain familiarity with music of different styles. They also have the opportunity to create original music and to perform, all in an atmosphere of fun and play.
1-hour class, fall semester only: $195/$325
Theory and Ear Training (ages 10–18)
This series of classes covers the fundamentals of music theory, incorporating ear training to better internalize each concept. Beginning with the very basics of musical notation, including note names, time signatures, and clef reading, the curriculum progresses through topics such as major and minor scales, intervals, key signatures, chord identification, harmonic progressions, and four-part harmonization. Upon completion of the entire sequence, students should be prepared to pass the advanced placement exam in Music Theory.
1-hour classes, by semester: $195/$325
Youth Orchestra (ages 9–18)
The Youth Orchestra is open to instrumentalists who can read basic rhythms and notes. The group rehearses and performs a wide variety of repertoire, ranging from baroque to contemporary works. At least two concerts will take place over the course of the school year. An audition is required. A smaller Honors Orchestra is also offered by special audition for advanced and particularly dedicated members of the Youth Orchestra.
90-minute class, by semester: $440/$250*
Honors Orchestra:
Youth Orchestra registration and audition required: additional $100 per semester
*There will be a $60 yearly fee for parents association dues and materials. Honors Orchestra carries an additional $20 materials fee.
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Classes & Ensembles For Adults
The first price listed after each class length applies for students enrolled in private lessons at the Conservatory; the second for students not enrolled in lessons at the Conservatory. The classes and ensembles below meet once per week. Note that some class and ensemble registrations are for the full school year (fall and spring semesters), while others are by semester. Full-year classes run for 30 weeks, and semester-long classes for 15 weeks, unless otherwise noted.
Click here for a PDF with up-to-date schedule details for Fall 2010 adult classes and ensembles.
Adult String Ensemble
A fun and informal class geared for adult string players who are new to ensemble playing or returning after a long absence. The ensemble emphasizes the skills necessary for group music-making, incorporating simple repertoire and exercises to improve students’ sense of rhythm, pitch, and musical style.
90-minute class, full year: $750/$450
Chamber Music
Small ensemble playing is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to share music-making with peers and improve individual musicianship. Adult students at an intermediate level or higher who wish to form a chamber ensemble should contact Masha Lankovsky, Classical Division Director, at 718.622.3300 x14, for placement in a group. The group will be coached by a member of the faculty. Performance opportunities will be available each semester.
Duo: 45-minute class, 10 weeks: $179/$303
Trio: 1-hour class, 10 weeks: $179/$303
Community Orchestra
The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra is open to all orchestral musicians of intermediate to advanced levels. The orchestra programs works of the great orchestral repertoire, from Mozart to Copland and beyond, and gives five to six performances throughout the year. An audition is required. For more information and to schedule an audition, contact Dorothy Savitch, Music Director, at 718.622.3300 x21.
Full year: $200
Conservatory Chorale
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A dynamic chorus, the Conservatory Chorale explores and performs a rich variety of musical styles, both a cappella and with piano or orchestral accompaniment, from the Renaissance to the present. Several performances are given each year, both at the Conservatory and in community venues. An audition is required. For more information and to schedule an audition, contact Nelly Vuksic, Music Director, at 718.622.3300 x18.
Full year: $200*
*There will be a $30 materials fee per year.
Classical Vocal Performance
This class gives students a weekly opportunity to perform with an accompanist in front of a supportive audience, and to receive performance-oriented coaching. Students work to develop stage presence and learn how to succeed in performance situations.
2-hour class, by semester: $261/$435
Sequential Ear Training and Theory Class
Ear Training classes complement the theory curriculum and strengthen students understanding of topics such as scales, rhythm, intervals and chord types. Theory classes help adults enhance their understanding and enjoyment of music by learning the fundamentals of theory such as harmonic progressions and musical forms.
1-hour classes, by semester: $135/$195
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Classes & Ensembles for Youth
Classes & Ensembles for Adults
Students wishing to study jazz, world music, and other contemporary forms may choose from a wide selection of individual lessons, group classes, and performing ensembles. The faculty of the Jazz, World, and Contemporary Music Division comprises a selection of well-established performers, recording artists, and leading music educators in their respective fields. The majority maintain active performing careers in New York City and beyond, affording Conservatory students a wealth of firsthand knowledge and mentorship. For more information on specific classes or placement with a private instructor, students and parents are encouraged to speak with Earl McIntyre, Division Director, at 718-622-3300 x22.
Children's Classes & Ensembles
The first price listed after each class length applies for students enrolled in private lessons at the Conservatory; the second for students not enrolled in lessons at the Conservatory. The classes and ensembles below meet once per week. Note that some class and ensemble registrations are for the full school year (fall and spring semesters), while others are by semester. Full-year classes run for 30 weeks, and semester-long classes for 15 weeks, unless otherwise noted.
Click here for a PDF with up-to-date schedule details for the 2010-2011 children's group classes and ensembles, Teen Jazz Institute and Youth Orchestra.
African Drumming for Youth (ages 6–12)
In this energetic, hands-on class, children learn traditional African rhythms and musical styles in a fun group setting. Students play on the djembe and other instruments, developing a strong foundation in rhythm and meter applicable across all musical genres and disciplines.
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325
Music and Technology
An enjoyable and interactive first look into the world of music technology, primarily using the software Garage Band. The class will cover loop-based composition, audio recording, song-writing, and basic sequencing. Students will produce several compositions over the course of the semester. Suitable for teens and adults.
2-hour class, by semester: $261/$435
Up & Comin’ Blues Band (ages 9-12)
This first ensemble for aspiring jazz and blues musicians introduces young instrumentalists to the language of the blues in a collaborative, performance-oriented setting. Students gain confidence playing and improvising alongside peers in preparation for at least one public performance per semester. The class also serves as a precursor to the Teen Jazz Ensembles. An audition is required.
1-hour class, full year: $270/$590
Teen Jazz Ensembles
Jazz ensembles for teenage musicians are formed each semester based upon level and instrumentation. These groups allow students to experience firsthand the exhilaration of playing real jazz in a full ensemble. Weekly rehearsals of jazz standards, bebop, and post-bop compositions focus on developing the specific skills required for ensemble playing, preparing students for at least one public performance each semester. An audition is required.
2-hour classes, by semester: $261/$435
Teen Jazz Theory I-III
These sequential classes introduce teens to the essentials of music theory, specifically concentrating on jazz and other contemporary forms. Students learn how to listen to music critically and perform and improvise with greater knowledge and ease. Specific attention is given to repertoire covered in the corresponding student ensembles. Students will also have the opportunity to work on their own compositions.
Beginner, 45-minute class, by semester: $149/$248
Intermediate, 1-hour class, by semester $195/325
Teen Rhythm & Blues Choir
Open to enthusiastic singers ages 13–19, this choir concentrates on the subtleties of R&B style, performing the music of such greats as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and many others. A final performance is shared with the Adult R&B Workshop.
2-hour class, by semester: $261/$435
The Brooklyn Jazz Institute
The Brooklyn Jazz Institute offers a refreshing and affordable variety of group, private and master classes taught by some of New York’s leading jazz professionals. Brooklyn Jazz Institute offers instruction in a wide selection of instruments and voice and provides cost effective, all-day packaged programs that will keep students active and interested. Brooklyn Jazz Institute also creates opportunities for students 12 and up to participate in ensembles and live performance of the highest quality in a relaxed, community environment.
All packages run on Saturdays with flexible options for the private lesson! Lunch hour provided and listening sessions available.
Beginner Program
(Ages 9-12)
GROUP CLASS PACKAGE (no private lesson)
1-hour master class, 1-hour ensemble and
45-minute theory lesson. 15 weeks: $715
FULL PACKAGE (includes private lesson)
1-hour masterclass, 1-hour ensemble, 45-minute theory, and 30-minute private lesson once per week. 15 weeks: $1,215
Intermediate/Advanced Program
(Ages 13-19)
GROUP CLASS PACKAGE (no private lesson)
1-hour masterclass, 2-hour ensemble, and 1-hour theory once per week.
15 weeks: $865
FULL PACKAGE (includes private lessons)
Intermediate:
1-hour masterclass, 2 -hour ensemble, 1-hour theory, and 45-minute private lesson once per week. 15 weeks: $1,550
Advanced:
1-hour masterclass, 2-hour ensemble, 1-hour theory, and 1-hour private lesson once per week. 15 weeks: $1,825
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Adult Classes & Ensembles
Click here for a PDF with up-to-date schedule details for Fall 2010 adult classes and ensembles.
Adult Contemporary Theory I-IV
This sequence covers the essential concepts underlying jazz and other contemporary genres, including blues, R&B, rock, and hip-hop. Among topics studied are notation, key, rhythm and meter, scales, and musical form. The curriculum progresses in the third and forth semesters through such advanced topics as jazz harmony, lead sheet interpretation, improvisation, and the function of different instruments in jazz arranging. Also examined are key musicians and styles that have influenced the history of jazz.
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325
Vocal Technique
Geared for both experienced and beginning vocalists, this class examines the mechanics of singing. Breath control, range, pitch, and other essential aspects of the vocal art are addressed in detail. Strongly recommended as a precursor or co-requisite of the Jazz and R&B Vocal Workshops..
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325
Jazz Vocal Workshop
In this performance-oriented class, students workshop a selection of jazz solo repertoire each week with a vocal coach and professional pianist. In the final three weeks, students rehearse with a full jazz trio in preparation for a showcase performance open to the public.
2-hour class, by semester: $261/$435
Jazz & Gospel Choir
A dynamic singing ensemble that rehearses spirituals, gospel, and jazz choir arrangements in an inspirational and supportive group setting. Both seasoned vocalists and those just starting out will gain valuable collaborative performing experience. Includes an open performance with professional instrumentalists at the semester’s end.
2-hour class, full-year: $320
R&B Vocal Workshop
Step into the groove and learn the vocal stylings of the great R&B and funk artists circa 1950–1980! Students work in detail with a vocal coach and accompanist on refining style and expression in preparation for a final performance with a live band.
2-hour class, by semester: $261/$435
Blues Workshop
Great opportunity for aspiring jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. No audition necessary.
90-minute class, by semester: $225/$375
Jazz Instrumental Workshop I & II
These classes offer adult jazz instrumentalists the opportunity to rehearse in an ensemble and develop the technique and confidence for public
performance. Music selections draw from a wide variety of jazz standards, and students work toward a final performance each semester. For more information on placement in an ensemble, contact Division Director Earl McIntyre at 718-622-3300 x22.
2-hour classes, full year: $522/$870
Tango Ensemble
Suited for instrumentalists at an intermediate level and higher, this class explores the rhythmic, melodic, and stylistic subtleties of Argentina’s most famous musical genre. Students workshop tango selections ranging from the classic to the contemporary, with elements of improvisation. A final performance showcases the semester’s work.
90-minute class, full year: $450/$750
African Drumming
Learn about the rhythms, musical etiquette, and cultures of various African nations—as well as regions of the Afro diaspora—through demonstration, instruction, and ensemble playing on the djembe and other traditional instruments.
90-minute class, by semester: $225/$375
Music & Technology I–III
These classes focus on recording and production techniques. In the first semester, students learn to use the ProTools interface in recording sessions, to produce and edit tracks, and to mix CD masters. The software packages Logic and Reason are introduced and further explored in the second semester, along with more advanced topics in mixing and sequencing. Students will have the opportunity to assist in audio and video recording projects at the Conservatory.
2-hour classes, by semester: $261/$435
Scoring with Finale
Students gain facility with Finale, one of the most widely used scoring programs in the professional music world. Students will learn to score, format, and edit their own compositions, as well as create arrangements and transpositions. An invaluable tool for today’s creative musician!
1-hour class, by semester: $195/$325
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