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.
Morning Music for Twos
Class 1: M, Sep 13–Nov 15, 10–10:45 am
Class 2: M, Nov 29–Feb 14, 10–10:45 am, No class Dec 20, 27
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
A participation class for children and their caregivers to nurture the enjoyment of music. Music is experienced as a medium to sing to, dance to, march to, and bang to! Introduction to the elements of music: rhythm, melody and pitch—through folk, jazz and classical music. Minimum age 2. 10 sessions. $217
Morning Music for Threes
Class 1: M, Sep 13–Nov 15, 11–11:45am
Class 2: Th, Sep 16–Nov 18, 11–11:45am
Class 3: M, Nov 29–Feb 14, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 20, 27
Class 4: Th, Dec 2–Feb 17, 11–11:45am, No class Dec 23, 30
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
A fun exploration into the elements of music—rhythm, melody, and pitch—through folk, jazz, classical, and world music. Minimum age 3. 10 sessions. $217
Mid-Day Music for Fours
Class 1: M, Sep 13–Nov 15, 12:30–1:15pm
Class 2: Th, Sep 16–Nov 18, 12:30–1:15pm
Class 3: M, Nov 29–Feb 14, 12:30–1:15pm, No class Dec 20, 27
Class 4: Th, Dec 2–Feb 17, 12:30–1:15pm, No class Dec 23, 30
Teacher: Maribeth Gowen
Discover the exciting elements of music and explore the families of musical instruments through fun hands-on experience. Minimum age 4. 10 sessions. $217
Afternoon Music for Fours
Class 1: M, Sep 13–Nov 15, 4:30–5:15pm
Class 2: M, Nov 29–Feb 14, 4:30–5:15pm, No class Dec 20, 27
Teacher: Jason Snyder
Explore rhythm, melody, and pitch through playing handmade and other rhythm instruments, singing, and movement. Start to learn to read music (sol-mi-la)—simple rhythms and melodies. Minimum age 4. 10 sessions. $217
Late Afternoon Music for Fives
Class 1: M, Sep 13–Nov 15, 5:30–6:15pm
Class 2: M, Nov 29–Feb 14, 5:30–6:15pm, No class Dec 20, 27
Teacher: Jason Snyder
Continued exploration of musical instruments, early reading elements, development of rhythmic skills, singing, and movement. Setting the stage for individual musical study. Minimum age 5. 10 sessions. $217
Saturday Morning Music Time (Ages 1–2)
Class 1: Sa, Sep 25–Dec 4, 9–9:45am, No class Nov 27
Class 2: Sa, Dec 11–Feb 26, 9–9:45am, No class Dec 25, Jan 1
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
A gentle introduction to music for child and caregiver. Nurture a love of music through movement and singing. Introduction of tempo, pitch and rhythm in music of many lands and times. 10 sessions. $217
Saturday Morning Music Discovery (Ages 2–3)
Class 1: Sa, Sep 25–Dec 4, 10–10:45am, No class Nov 27
Class 2: Sa, Dec 11–Feb 26, 10–10:45am, No class Dec 25, Jan 1
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
A fun participation class for child and caregiver. Discover music as a medium to sing to, dance to, march to, and bang to. Music of the seasons. Explorations into rhythm, melody and pitch through folk and classical music. 10 sessions. $217
Saturday Morning Music Adventure (Ages 4–5)
Class 1: Sa, Sep 25–Dec 4, 11–11:45 am, No class Nov 27
Class 2: Sa, Dec 11–Feb 26, 11–11:45 am, No class Dec 25, Jan 1
Teacher: Washington Conservatory Faculty
Enjoy music through singing, movement, stories, and games. Learn the elements of music through hands-on experience with rhythm instruments and folk, classical, jazz, and world music. 10 sessions. $217