len Echo Park Catalog
len Echo Park Catalog
301.634.2250 or 301.320.2770
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Classes for Children
Ensembles
Ensembles for Adults
Music Appreciation
The Washington Conservatory of Music is a nationally accredited independent community music school that has served students of all ages and levels in the greater DC and Bethesda area since 1984. We believe that everyone interested in learning music, regardless of age or level of experience, deserves to learn from outstanding instructors and experience the joy of music in a nurturing professional environment. The Conservatory is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS), and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.
Individual Lessons
WCM offers individual lessons for piano, winds, strings,
harp, guitar, percussion, drums, voice, and music theory at
Glen Echo Park and on Westmoreland Circle in Bethesda.
No audition is required. All ages - beginners to advanced.
For information, see private lessons.
Public Programs
Tickets: $10
Select Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm, other days/times to be
announced.
Please call 301.320.2770 for complete program
schedule and to book special group daytime concerts or
demonstrations.
Musical Birthday Parties
Parties include a “hands-on” musical presentation
appropriate to the age. For information call 301.320.2770.
Stay Tuned!
Additional Music classes will be added throughout the fall
and winter. Please call 301.320.2770 for the latest news.
Growing with Music (Ages 4-12 months) | register now
Class 4: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 9–9:45am, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 5: Th, Dec 3–Feb 18, 9–9:45am, No class Dec 24, 31
Class 6: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 9–9:45am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
For baby and care-giver to instill the joy of music through
gentle listening, singing and movement. 10 sessions. $210
Music for Ones | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 14–Nov 16, 10–10:45am
Class 3: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 10–10:45am
Class 4: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 10–10:45am
Class 5: Th, Dec 3–Feb 18, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 24, 31
Class 6: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
For children and caregivers to nurture responses to tempo,
pitch and rhythm in music through fun play. 10 sessions. $210
Music for Twos | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 14–Nov 16, 11–11:45am
Class 2: Th, Sep 17–Nov 19, 10–10:45am
Class 3: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 11–11:45am
Class 4: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 5: Th, Dec 3–Feb 18, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 24, 31
Class 6: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
For children and caregivers to explore music as a medium
to sing to, dance to, march to and bang to! Music changes
with the seasons of the year. 10 sessions. $210
Music for Threes | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 14–Nov 16, 3–3:45pm
Class 3: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 3–3:45pm, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 4: Th, Dec 3–Feb 18, 3–3:45pm, No class Dec 24, 31
Exploring the elements of music–rhythm, melody and
pitch through folk, jazz and classical music, crafts and
movement. 10 sessions. $210
Music for Fours | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 14–Nov 16, 4–4:45pm
Class 3: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 1–1:45pm
Class 4: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 4–4:45pm, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 5: Th, Dec 3–Feb 18, 4–4:45pm, No class Dec 24, 31
Class 6: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 1–1:45pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
Discovering elements of music and exploring families of
musical instruments through hands-on experience and live
demonstrations. 10 sessions. $210
Music for Fives | register now
Class 2: Th, Sep 17-Nov 19, 4-4:45pm
Class 3: Sat, Sep 19-Nov 21, 2-2:45pm
Class 4: W, Dec 2–Feb 17, 4–4:45pm, No class Dec 23, 30
Class 5: Th, Dec 3–Feb 18, 5–5:45pm
Class 6: Sat, Dec 5–Feb 20, 2–2:45pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
Continued exploration of musical instruments, early reading
elements, development of rhythmic skills, singing, musical
story-telling and movement. Setting the stage for individual
musical study. 10 sessions. $210
Rat-a-tat (Ages 5-7) | register now
Howard Kadison
Class 1: Su, Sep 13–Nov 15, 10–10:45am
Class 2: Su, Nov 29–Feb 14, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 27, Jan 3
Learning rhythmic rudiments on every day objects and
basic percussion instruments. 10 sessions. $210
Traveling to Musicland (Ages 6-7) | register now
Class 1: W, Sep 16,–Nov 18, 5–5:45pm
Class 2: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 12–12:45pm
Class 3: W, Dec 2–Feb 17, 5–5:45pm, No class Dec 23, 30
Class 4: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 12–12:45pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
From American jazz standards to Italian opera arias, from
German classical composers to the South American Latin
beat, students will tour exciting destinations through
music. 10 sessions. $210
Rhythm Rangers (Ages 8-10) | register now
Howard Kadison
Class 1: Su, Sep 13–Nov 15, 11–11:45am
Class 2: Su, Nov 29–Feb 14, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 27, Jan 3
Discover the rhythms of the world and learn to play
together on various percussion instruments. 10 sessions. $210
Beginning Jazz Group for Middle and
High School Students | register now
Class 1: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 10–11am
Class 2: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 10–11am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
Both performance and class work to learn the rudiments of
jazz improvisation. By instructor placement. Call
301.320.2770 prior to registration. Minimum age 11.
10 sessions. $240
Electric Ensembles | register now
Class 1: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 11am–12pm
Class 2: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 11am–12pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
Jazz and rock ensembles for electric guitarists, horns, and
rhythm section. Performance oriented ensembles. By
instructor placement. Call 301.320.2770 prior to
registration. Minimum age 12. 10 sessions. $240
Advanced Jazz Ensemble | register now
Class 1: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 12–1pm
Class 2: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 12–1pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
Performance-oriented ensemble for middle and high
school. By instructor placement. Call 301.320.2770 prior
to registration. Minimum age 15. 10 sessions. $240
Drumset Ensemble | register now
Howard Kadison
Class 1: Su Sep 13–Nov 15, 12–1pm
Class 2: Su, Nov 29–Feb 14, 12–1pm, No class Dec 27, Jan 3
Emphasis on soloing, accompaniment, interpretation of
written parts for rock and jazz. Basic drumset technique,
sight-reading ability necessary. Additional sections may be
added. Call 301.320.2770 prior to registration. Minimum
age 10. 10 sessions. $240
Percussion Ensemble | register now
Howard Kadison
Class 1: Su, Sep 13–Nov 15, 1–2pm
Class 2: Su, Nov 29–Feb 14, 1–2pm, No class Dec 27, Jan 3
A performance class for beginners. Music of jazz, Latin, and
modern composers using primarily non-pitched instruments.
Additional sections may be added. Call 301.320.2770 prior
to registration. Minimum age 10. 10 sessions. $240
Chamber Music for Strings, Winds, and Piano | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 14–Nov 16, 4–5pm
Class 2: M, Sep 14–Nov 16, 5–6pm
Class 3: Tu, Sep 15–Nov 17, 4–5pm
Class 4: Tu, Sep 15–Nov 17, 5–6pm
Class 5: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 10–11am
Class 6: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 11am–12pm
Class 7: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 4–5pm, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 8: M, Nov 30–Feb 15, 5–6pm, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 9: Tu, Dec 1–Feb 16, 4–5pm, No class Dec 22, 29
Class 10: Tu, Dec 1–Feb 16, 5–6pm, No class Dec 22, 29
Class 11: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 10–11am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
Class 12: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, 11am–12pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
All ages by permission of instructor. Call 301.320.2770
prior to registration. 10 sessions. $240
Cello Choir | register now
Deb Brudvig
Class 1: Tu, Sep 15–Dec 22, 5–6pm, No Class Sep 22,
Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15, 8 sessions
Class 2: Tu, Jan 5–Feb 16, 5–6pm, No Class Jan 12, 26,
Feb 9, 4 sessions
Two years of study required. Call 301.320.2770 prior to
registration. Minimum age 10. Class 1: $192. Class 2: $96
Clarinet Choir | register now
Cheryl Hill
Class 1: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 4–5pm (beginner to intermediate)
Class 2: Sa, Sep 19–Nov 21, 5–6pm (advanced)
Class 3: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, , 4–5pm, No class Dec 26,
Jan 2 (beginner to intermediate)
Class 4: Sa, Dec 5–Feb 20, , 5–6pm, No class Dec 26,
Jan 2 (advanced)
For Middle and High School Students by permission of
instructor. Call 301.320.2770 prior to registration.
Minimum age 11. 10 sessions. $240
Adult Jazz Ensembles | register now
Class 1: Sa, 1–2pm, Sep 19–Nov 21
Class 2: Sa, 1–2pm, Dec 5–Feb 20, No class Dec 26, Jan 2
By instructor placement. Call 301.320.2770 prior to
registration. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions. $240
Chamber Music Sundays for Adults | register now
Class 1: Su, Oct 4–25, 10–11am
Class 2: Su, Oct 4–25, 11am–12pm
Class 3: Su, Oct 4–25, 12–1pm
Class 4: Su, Nov 8–29, 10–11am
Class 5: Su, Nov 8–29, 11am–12pm
Class 6: Su, Nov 8–29, 12–1pm
Class 7: Su, Jan 10–31, 10–11am
Class 8: Su, Jan 10–31, 11am–12pm
Class 9: Su, Jan 10–31, 12–1pm
Class 10: Su, Feb 7–28, 10–11am
Class 11: Su, Feb 7–28, 11am–12pm
Class 12: Su, Feb 7–28, 12–1pm
Coaching for four Sunday afternoons on pre-assigned music.
Final Performance optional. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. $96
Adult Chamber Music Weekend | register now
Workshop: F, Nov 13, 7–10pm, Sa, Nov 14, 10am–4pm, Su, Nov 15,
1–3:30pm
Designed for avid amateur adults to receive coaching, hone
chamber music skills and enjoy meeting and making music
with other enthusiasts. Ending with a performance.
Minimum age 18. 3 sessions. $220
Enjoying Classical Music with Herman Meyer | register now
Herman Meyer
Class: Th, Sep 10–Oct 29, 7-8pm
Led by a popular area lecturer, this is an exploration into
the world of classical music designed for experienced and
novice classical music-lovers. Using recorded examples, historical
research and engaging anecdotes, each class will
highlight a specific era, composer or performer. Minimum
age 18. 8 sessions. $120
Musical Detective | register now
Bradford Gowen
Class: Sa, Oct 10–31, 10–11am
Using the best techniques of a great detective, pianist
Bradford Gowen helps uncover the mysteries of the great
piano literature through recorded and live demonstration.
Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. $60
Basically Beethoven with Herman Meyer | register now
Herman Meyer
Class: Th, Nov 5–19, 7-8pm
Exploration of the music for solo, ensemble and orchestra
by one of the world’s greatest composers. Minimum age
18. 3 sessions. $45
Getting to Know Opera with Herman Meyer | register now
Herman Meyer
Class: Th, Jan 7–Feb 25, 7-8pm
Survey opera from its early 17th century beginnings
through its 19th century glories to its present day innovations–
the music, the stories, the composers, the great
singers. Minimum age 18. 8 sessions. $120
