Early Childhood Music

The Washington Conservatory of Music is pleased to offer the following classes at our Glen Echo Park location. Please call 301.320.2770 for more information.
 

Bright ‘n’ Early Babies (Ages 0-2) | register now
Class 1: W, Sep 14–Nov 16, 10–10:45am
Class 2: F, Sep 16–Nov 18, 10–10:45am
Class 3: W, Dec 7–Feb 22, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 4: F, Dec 9–Feb 24, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 23, 30
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
For baby and caregiver. Gentle movements with songs and lullabies, wiggles and bounces. Individual attention. Musical bonding with baby. Parent materials. Optional CD purchase suggestions. For twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Wednesday and Friday sections. 10 sessions. $217
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Music for Ones and Twos | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 12–Nov 21, 10–10:45am, No class Oct 31
Class 2: Th, Sep 15–Dec 1, 10–10:45am, No class Sep 29, Nov 24
Class 2: M, Dec 5–Mar 5, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 16, Feb 20
Class 2: Th, Jan 5–Mar 8, 10–10:45am
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
A fun-filled class for children and caregivers. Your child will discover magic in music while building confidence and skills through singing, rhythm, imitation, listening, and creative movement that helps develop timing and spatial awareness. For a twice weekly experience, enroll in both Monday and Thursday sections. 10 sessions. $217
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Saturday Morning Music Time (Ages 1-2) | register now
Class 1: Sa, Sep 17–Dec 3, 9–9:45am, No class Oct 8, Nov 26
Class 2: Sa, Jan 7–Mar 10, 9–9:45am
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
A gentle introduction to music for child and caregiver. You and your toddler will experience fun in music through wiggles, bounces, songs, stories, tapping, clapping and listening. Parent education materials provided. Optional CD purchase. 10 sessions. $217
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Jazzy Tots (Ages 18 mo. to 3 yrs.) | register now
Class 1: Tu, Sep 13–Nov 15, 10–10:45am
Class 2: Tu, Nov 29–Feb 14, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 20, 27
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
From Ella Fitzgerald to Cab Calloway, jazz music is great for listening, moving, clapping, dancing and singing. Serious music education in a very unserious setting! Ages 18 mo. to 3 years. Caregivers may “get in the groove” or sit back and enjoy. 10 sessions. $217
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Music for Twos and Threes | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 12–Nov 21, 11–11:45am, No class Oct 31
Class 2: Th, Sep 15–Dec 1, 11–11:45am, No class Sep 29, Nov 24,
Class 3: M, Dec 5–Mar 5, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 16, Feb 20
Class 2: Th, Jan 5–Mar 8, 11–11:45am
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
For child and caregiver. Discover a musical world while learning through singing, banging, marching, clapping, and dancing. Experience creative paths of awareness to musical “moods” and styles, and develop imagination through musical play. For twice weekly experience, enroll in both Monday and Thursday sections. 10 sessions. $217
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Bright ‘n’ Early Music (Ages 2-3) | register now
Class 1: W, Sep 14–Nov 16, 11–11:45am
Class 2: F, Sep 16–Nov 18, 11–11:45am
Class 3: W, Dec 7–Feb 22, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 21, 28
Class 4: F, Dec 9–Feb 24, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 23, 30
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
For child and caregiver. Incorporates active involvement in music-making that uses speech, singing, movement, and instruments. Each class is fun, creative, age-appropriate, and includes individual attention. For twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Wednesday and Friday sections. 10 sessions. $217
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Saturday Morning Music Discovery (Ages 2-3) | register now
Class 1: Sa, Sep 17–Dec 3, 10–10:45am, No class Oct 8, Nov 26
Class 2: Sa, Jan 7–Mar 10, 10–10:45am
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
A fun participation class for child and caregiver. You and your child will discover music as a medium to sing to, dance to, march to, and bang to. Explorations into rhythm, melody and pitch through a variety of musical styles. Parent educational materials provided. Optional CD purchase. 10 sessions. $217
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Singing with You (Ages 2-5) | register now
Class 1: Tu, Sep 13–Nov 15, 11–11:45am
Class 2: Tu, Nov 29–Feb 14, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 20, 27
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
What’s more fun than stories and songs?! A 10 week session for ages 2 to 5 with caregivers. (Grown-ups can participate or just enjoy watching.) Hear stories and learn songs to sing together in a casual fun setting. Music is for sharing! 10 sessions. $217
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Music for Fours and Fives | register now
Class 1: M, Sep 12–Nov 21, 4:45–5:30pm, No class Oct 31
Class 2: M, Dec 5–Mar 5, 4:45–5:30pm, No class Dec 26, Jan 2, Jan 16, Feb 20
Teacher: Marcia Perez
Explore rhythm, melody, and pitch through playing Orff, and rhythm instruments, singing, and movement. Based on Montessori music curriculum. Use of bells and tone bars. Optional supplemental materials. 10 sessions. $217
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Saturday Morning Music Adventure (Ages 4-5) | register now
Class 1: Sa, Sep 17–Dec 3, 11–11:45am, No class Oct 8, Nov 26
Class 2: Sa, Jan 7–Mar 10, 11–11:45am
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
Your child will enjoy music through singing, movement, stories, and games with other children. Learn the elements of music and pre-music reading. Hands-on experience with Orff and rhythm instruments. Optional CD purchase. 10 sessions. $217
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