The bART has been a place where I can be around people who share the same passion and love for music I do.
Group Classes
Group Classes
The pre-registration form for all group classes is below these descriptions.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR TODDLERS
Music and Movement is a perfect and fun way to introduce young children to music! Children will learn songs, nursery rhymes, develop inhibitory control, use a variety of instruments, and enjoy energetic movement while in class. Class time will involve interspersing fast and slow movements, moving and stopping, as well as discussing and identifying high sounds, low sounds, exploring the many moods of music, their aspects they relate to, and more! This class is intended for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years old.
This 10-week class will take place on Thursdays starting on October 6 through December 8, 2022, and will be taught by Marquelle Brown. 5:30-6:15pm. Note that there will be no class on Thursday, October 20th or Thursday, November 24th due to Fall and Thanksgiving Breaks. To sign up, please use the pre-registration form below.
TUITION: Tuition is $250 for 10 weeks, 45 minutes of musical instruction per week. This does not include a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $25 for new bART students.
GROUP PIANO CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
*Registration for the Fall 2022 semester is closed. If you are interested in a class for Spring 2023, please let us know in the form down below!
This is a fun class for children ages 4-6 to develop basic music skills while exploring the keyboard. Children will learn to play simple songs on the piano as well as learn the fundamentals of note reading. This class also incorporates listening games, singing, and simple improvisation. This class is intended for children who have had little to no piano instruction in the past.
This 10-week class will take place on Tuesdays starting on September 13 through November 15, 2022, and will be taught by Dr. Allyson Eskitch. 3:15-4:00pm. Please sign up using the pre-registration form below.
TUITION: Tuition is $250 for 10 weeks, 45 minutes of musical instruction per week. This does not include a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $25 for new bART students.
MUSIC THEORY
Music Theory classes are once-a-week 60 minute group classes taught by bART teaching artist David Broome. It is highly recommended that the student is between the age of 12 and 18 years old and has at least 1 year of pre-requisite musical knowledge or experience. A consultation with our bART administrative staff and music theory instructor will be required to determine your child’s placement or level. If you are interested in joining our Music Theory classes, please sign up using the pre-registration form below or email us at info@thebart.org.
TUITION: Tuition for Music Theory is a flat rate of $350 per semester.
COMPOSITION AND RECORDING ARTS
Our Music Composition class is a once-a-week 45 minute group experience led by bART teaching artist David Broome. This class will provide students the opportunity to realize the music that they imagine! All styles and genres are encouraged and explored. The goal at the end of the course is that students will be able to create an artifact of their musical imagination, such as an audio track, a score, video, or structured improvisation. Composition students will also have the chance to enjoy our new state-of-the-art recording studio!
It is highly recommended that the student is between the age of 12 and 18 years old and has at least 1 year of pre-requisite musical knowledge or experience. If you are interested in Composition, please sign up using the pre-registration form below or email us at info@thebart.org.
TUITION: Tuition for Composition is a flat rate of $300 per semester.
OTHER
If you feel that you or your child would benefit from a group experience, but you don’t quite see what you’re looking for, please do not hesitate to let us know. The bART can form classes based on demand for all ages, such as:
- Group Suzuki Violin
- Group Ukulele
- Group Guitar
- Group Piano for Adults
… and more!
