arly Childhood Music
arly 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.
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
