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Classes & Lessons

Fall 2014-2015

Can you believe the fall semester starts in just two weeks! Prime lessons times are filling up fast, so don't wait to register. Check out our new classes and favorites too! Classes and ensembles are a great way to start a new instrument or improve your technique. So, read on. Then, tell a friend...

Individual Lessons

Instruments, Voice & More (ages 5 - adult) Info | Register >>

Prime lesson times are filling up fast. In addition to our piano, guitar, voice, strings, winds, brass, and percussion lessons, WCM offers one-on-ones in composition, music theory, Alexander technique, and more! We are committed to matching every student with a teacher appropriate for learning style, level, and goals, and personally answering your questions. Call early to register for the best choice of times: (301) 320-2770. At Glen Echo Park & Westmoreland Circle.

New Classes! Two Locations!

Movie Songs for Kids (4-7 yrs or 6-10 yrs) Info | Register >>

Calling all future singing stars! Sing favorite songs from popular children's films, while having fun, learning to breathe and care for the young voice in this fun class. Performance for parents and friends at last class. At Glen Echo Park for ages 4-7 (register online) & Westmoreland Circle for ages 6 -10 (call 301-320-2770).

Beginning Ukulele (13 & older) Info | Register >>

Alexander Technique (Adults 18+) Info | Register >>

Don't let playing music become a pain. This fun hands-on process encourages fluid movement and helps you change habits that produce tension or pain. Gain body awareness, calmer breathing, and more freedom to sing or play! Instructor is a musician, Certified Alexander teacher and Licensed Physical Therapist. At Glen Echo Park.

Class Favorites

Conservatory Kids (0-6 yrs) Info | Register >>

From Beethoven's Fifth to the Yellow Submarine...Sing, clap, dance, and play to music of all styles - movie, classical, popular, traditional children's music. Awaken your child's awareness to the elements of music (pitch, rhythm, tempo, timbre) in our fun, developmentally appropriate classes. At Glen Echo Park.

Acoustic Guitar for Teens & Adults Info | Register >>

Learn or expand your technique and repertoire by playing songs you love in these entertaining beginner and intermediate classes with Mike Kligerman. Improve your chords, picking, and strumming, and add some melody to your playing. Bring guitar and notebook. At Glen Echo Park (register online) & Westmoreland Circle (call 301-320-2770).

Traditional Irish Music Classes Info | Register >>

Expand your familiarity with musical styles and techniques. Learn reels, jigs, hornpipes, and more in the aural tradition, plus techniques to refine your playing, with introductory and intermediate Irish fiddle, flute, tin whistle, bouzouki, and bodhran classes. Some experience needed. At Glen Echo Park.

Featured Ensembles

Washington Conservatory Orchestra Info | Register >>

Improve your tone, technique, tuning, and blending and gain experience playing as you explore orchestral literature. Participants attend weekly rehearsals. Public performances throughout the year. Private study at WCM is not required.

Washington Conservatory Encore Chorale Info | Register >>

Explore your voice with the Nation's largest Choral Program for Older Adults. Learn challenging, fun music under a professional conductor. Join other Encore Chorales for concerts at well-known venues. No audition is necessary and singers are seated.

Interested in Starting or Joining an Ensemble? Info | Register >>

Call us at (301) 320-2770 and let us know. We are happy to try to coordinate an ensemble for you.

Thank you for your continued support of our programs.

The Washington Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations

are tax deductible. Glen Echo Park classes are presented in cooperation with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, and Montgomery County, MD. The Washington Conservatory of Music is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.