Table of Contents
- Young Yukes
- Beginning Ukulele
- Continuing Ukulele
- Acoustic Guitar for Beginners
- Intermediate Acoustic Guitar
- Songs with Friends
- Playing Klezmer Music
- Irish Bodhran Refresher
- Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- Introductory Irish Fiddle
- Intermediate Irish Fiddle
- Let’s Sing! Saturdays
- Sparks! Vocal Ensemble
- Introduction to Singing for Adults
- Intermediate Voice for Adults
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Early Childhood Music
Musical Playtime for Little Ones (Ages 18 months – 2 years)
Child and parent/caregiver enjoy musical toe-tapping tickling fun as you and your child discover the joys of music together. Our creative musical experiences support developing language, listening, and motor skills. Lots of singing, finger play, and playing of age-appropriate instruments nurture cognitive ability while awakening an awareness of foundational musical elements such as steady beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch, and dynamics. Before our music goodbye, we will share educational suggestions about how to fill your child’s days with effective musical play.
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturday, January 22 – April 2, 2022 (no class March 12)
Time: 9:45 am -10:30 am
Sessions: 10
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $230 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
NOTE: This class has been canceled.
Musical Imagination Station (Ages 3 – 6 years)
Child and parent/caregiver share creative music, movement, and drama fun. We begin with a musical greeting and a jazzy body warm-up, then explore beat and rhythmic patterns with instruments. Next, we use visuals to travel with Mr. B Box on exciting musical journeys from the moon to a farm. Our return home is celebrated with singing, dancing and playing with our special stuffed animal friends. Our travels cover musical elements such as steady beat, tempo, pitch, dynamics and timbre.
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturday, January 22 – April 2, 2022 (no class March 12)
Time: 11:00 am -11:45 pm
Sessions: 10
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $230 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
NOTE: This class has been filled and cannot accept more registrants.
Guitar and Ukulele
Young Yukes (Ages 9 – 14 years)
Join this fun class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It’s easy to start, and the possibilities are endless! You’ll learn the basics of chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and more so you can play your favorite songs solo or in a ukulele band. Bring your own ukulele. Minimum age 9.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, January 11 – March 1, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $184 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
NOTE: This class has been canceled.
Beginning Ukulele (Ages 13 – Adult)
A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and contemporary songs. Great for personal enjoyment, parties, & open mics! Have ukulele & notebook ready. Minimum age 13.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, January 13 – March 3, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $184 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Continuing Ukulele (Ages 13 – Adult)
Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the song you really want to play. Beginning Ukulele or equivalent required. Bring ukulele & notebook. Minimum age 13.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, January 13 – March 3, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $184 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 13 – Adult)
Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time at all. Bring guitar & notebook. Minimum age 13.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, January 11 – March 1, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $184 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate Acoustic Guitar (Ages 13 – Adult)
So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills to play songs you love. Guitar & notebook required. Minimum age 13.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, January 11 – March 3, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $184 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Songs With Friends (Ages 13 – Adult)
For guitar and ukulele players. From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono and beyond, expand your technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We’ll pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group. Minimum age 13.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, January 13 – March 3, 2022
Time: 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $184 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Folk and Traditional Music
Playing Klezmer Music (Ages 13 – Adult)
Learn to play Klezmer music, the joyous, traditional Jewish folk music. For beginners to learn or more advanced players to hone their skills – there is something for everyone in playing Klezmer music together. All instruments and levels are welcome – strings, winds, brass, dulcimers, accordions, drums. For ages 13 to adult.
Instructor: Avner Finberg
Dates: Wednesdays, January 26 – May 4, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Irish Bodhran Refresher (10 – Adult)
This multi-level refresher class focuses on traditional Kerry-style of playing emphasizing drum positioning, stick control, basic styles and finding the downbeat. Tune types include the jig, reel, hornpipe, slip jig, slide, and polka. Class will informally discuss the definition and characteristics of Irish traditional music including history and the role of percussion. Students must provide own instrument. Minimum age 10.
Instructor: Jesse Winch
Dates: Mondays, January 10 – January 24, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sessions: 3
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $94 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (13 – Adult)
Combined class for advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required. Explore the rich mostly aural tradition of Irish music and expand your repertoire. Irish tunes learned by ear: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas. Learn about fingering, ornamentation, breath control, intonation, basic repertoire & listening recommendations. Bring Irish flute or tin whistle in key of D and recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Dates: Wednesdays, January 26 – March 23, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sessions: 9
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $207 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute & Tin Whistle (13 – Adult)
Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/ Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explore additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing; also focuses on tone, intonation, breath control, session tunes, learning by ear. We explore jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and other tune forms. Bring an Irish simple system flute or tin whistle in the key of D and recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Dates: Wednesdays, January 26 – March 23, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sessions: 9
Location: Online – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $207 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Introductory Irish Fiddle (Ages 18 – Adult)
For adult violinists who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances, and more. Great ear training, great fun! Field trips to local Irish sessions. Students must provide own instrument. Minimum age 18
Instructor: Mitchell Fanning
Dates: Wednesdays, January 26 – May 4, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate Irish Fiddle (Ages 18 – Adult)
This class is designed for more experienced violin students and those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to continue their studies and learn more advanced and complex tunes. Field trips to local Irish sessions. Minimum age 18.
Instructor: Mitchell Fanning
Dates: Wednesdays, January 26 – May 4, 2022
Time: 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Singing
Let’s Sing! Saturdays (Ages 5 – 7 years)
Become a singing star! Learn songs from popular films and other genres while having fun learning to breathe and care for the young voice and reinforce the elements of music. Performance for parents and friends at last class.
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturdays, January 22 – April 2, 2022 (no class March 12)
Time: 12:00 pm -12:45 pm
Sessions: 10
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $230 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Sparks! Vocal Ensemble (Ages 7-12 years)
Ignite the musical spark in your child. The Washington Conservatory’s performing ensemble teaches age-appropriate vocal techniques for proper breath support, projection, pitch, and phrasing. Sing songs from pop to stage to classical, a capella, and with accompaniment, in unison and harmony, all while having fun! End of semester performance.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Mondays, January 31 – May 9, 2022
Time: 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Introduction to Singing for Adults (Ages 18 – Adult)
Yes, you can sing! It’s never too late to learn! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up your voice for the best sound, range, and vocal health, how to stay in tune, and how changes in posture and breathing can help you sing. You will learn a technique that applies to all styles of music, along with basic skills in reading notes and pitches. Minimum age 18.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Mondays, January 31 – May 9, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate Voice for Adults (Ages 18 – Adult)
This class is designed for more experienced singers and those who have taken Introduction to Singing for Adults and want continued refinement of vocal skills. Prerequisite: one year of Introduction to Voice, or upon the recommendation of the instructor after an audition. Minimum age 18.
Audition requirement: a prepared piece with audio accompaniment (no vocal track). To schedule audition, call: 301.320.2770
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Mondays, January 31 – May 9, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sessions: 15
Location: Washington Conservatory Campus at Glen Echo Park
Tuition: $345 (plus $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Music Appreciation and Seminars
There are no seminars currently scheduled.