Weekly individual lessons are available for ages 4 to adults. An instrument is required. All lessons are scheduled for a specific day and time, Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Requests for a particular teacher, day or time will be honored whenever possible. Help in choosing the best teacher for the student is facilitated by Brian Pearson, Program Director. Materials are purchased by the student independently or from the instructor directly. For Faculty and Instrument list, click here.

Enrollment Fees for New Students

Summer Term only: $10

Individual Lesson Costs
30 minute $28.00 per lesson
45 minute $40.00 per lesson
60 minute $50.00 per lesson

Weekly group classes are available for toddlers to adults. Placement in classes is based on age and previous training. If a class does not reach minimum enrollment, it will be canceled and all tuition and fees refunded. Class size will be limited to enhance the learning experience. If materials are required, the students will be notified if they need to purchase independently or from the teacher. See below for class listings.

Pre-School Group Classes

Pre-Twinkle Violin- Teaches your eager little string player about how to hold, take care of and identify the parts of a violin through fun games and activities. Parents required to stay.

Saturday: 10:30 - 11:00am

$77 for 9 weeks

Kids' MusicRound (Ages infant-4) - A lively, fun-filled music program that develops your child's
natural music talent. Independent program hosted by the Conservatory. Call 215-997-9928 for scheduling and other information.

Combo Camp (Ages 3-5) - A very popular class with the little ones and their parents! 1/2 hour of music, 1/2 hour of Creative Dramatics & Movement, 15 min. snack break and 30 min. for Art.  Caregivers are invited to join for the final 15 min.

Monday: 1:00 - 3:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00 - 12noon

$198 for 9 weeks
$376 for 18 weeks

Paint & Putty (Ages: 3 - 5) - Explore and create through touch. Introduces your child to a variety of media such as clay, paint, chalk and more.
Monday: 1:15 - 2:15pm
Wednesday: 10:00 - 11:00pm
Wednesday: 1:15 - 2:15pm
$144 for 9 weeks + $4 for materials

$274 for 18 weeks + $8 for materials

Group Classes for Beginners

Music

Try It Out! (Ages 5-7) - Budding musicians sample keyboard, recorder, violin, voice, guitar and
percussion! A great way to find out what your little one might be interested in studying. Instruments provided.

Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Wednesday: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Thursday: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday: 1:15m - 2:05pm

$288.00 for 18 weeks

Beginning Piano Class (Ages 5-11) - Get your little Mozart motivated with basic keyboard skills!
Best suited for rank beginners and Try It Out graduates. Instruments provided.

Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:30pm; 8-11 yrs
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30pm; 5-7 yrs
Saturday: 1:00 - 2:00pm; 5-7 yrs
$144 for 9 weeks + $6 for book

Beginning Guitar Class (Ages 7-11) - Any musical style can be easily mastered with the help of one of our talented guitar teachers. Being part of a group adds fun and support! Instrument required.
Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00am
$144 for 9 weeks

Voice Class (Ages 10-15) - Learn to sing in a comfortable, supportive environment. Explore the technique of using your body as an instrument.

Wed.: 6:30 - 7:30pm
$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeks

Acting

Acting 101 (Ages 9-13) - Students explore the acting process in this fun and spontaneous class offering improvisation, scene work, creative theater games, character development and original scene development.

Thursday: 5:00 - 6:20pm

$180 for 9 weeks
$342 for 18 weeks

On Camera Acting (Ages 9-15) - See yourself on TV! Students learn the basics of acting from a veteran, then test their skills in front of the camera.

Thursday: 5:30 - 6:50 pm

$180 for 9 weeks
$342 for 18 weeks


Ensembles

Students work intensely together in a small group with inspiring music. Faculty serve as
coaches, teaching basic skills of how to stay together with a group, how to adjust for
mistakes without stopping, listening for cues, and having a fun time! There will be at least
one performance at the end of the semester.

Jazz/Rock Ensemble (Ages: open)
Read lead sheets, improvise & understand chord progressions while playing be-bop, hard-bop, free jazz, and jazz rock.

Friday: 6:00-7:00pm

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeks

Beginning Chamber Ensemble (Ages: open)
Join Ms. Cosgrove’s famous ensembles and perfect the art of playing in a group. A first timer’s chance to play chamber music.

Monday: 7:30-8:30pm

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeks

Intermediate Chamber Ensemble (Ages: open)
Open by audition or teacher recommendation for “C” pitched instruments (flute, violin, oboe, etc.) Students should have 2-3 years experience and previous chamber experience.

Wednesday: 8:00 - 9:00pm

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeks

Trio Sonata Ensemble (Ages: open)
Learn the Baroque form of the trio sonata.  This major chamber-music genre was developed in the Baroque era (c. 1600–c. 1750).  It was written in three parts: two top parts played by violins or other high melody instruments, and a basso continuo part played by a cello. Participants should have at least 3-4 years experience on the instrument or a teacher recommendation. Historical context will also be addressed.

Tuesday: 8:00 - 9:00pm

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeks

String Quartet Program (Ages: open)
Designed for the intermediate/advanced violin, viola, or cello student. Audition will determine skill level. Placement based on skill and availability. Study with the best ensemble coaches in the region.

1-Hour Class. Day and Time TBA

$240 for 15 weeks

Art Classes

Art Studio

Learn inventive skills from sketching to watercolor. Explore the fundamentals of composition, drawing and painting.

Art Studio I(6-8 yrs)

Tuesday: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:00pm

$144 for 9 weeks + $4 materials fee
$274 for 18 weeks + $8 materials fee

Art Studio II (9-12 yrs)

Tuesday: 5:15 - 6:30pm
Saturday: 9:30 - 10:45am

$162 for 9 weeks + $4 materials fee
$308 for 18 weeks + $8 materials fee

Clay sculpture (8 - 12yrs.) Session A only

Thursday: 4:00 - 5:00pm
$144 for 9 weeks + $6 materials fee

Outdoor Drawing (12 and up) Session B only

Thursday: 4:00 - 5:00pm
$144 for 9 weeks + $6 materials fee

Digital Photography (12yrs. +)

Learn how to create better photographs through lecture, photo-taking and

constructive critique. Study composition and discover a new way to “see.” Utilize computer software to create unique images.

Monday: 1:00 - 2:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30 - 9:00pm

$180 for 9 weeks
$342 for 18 weeks

Individual Lessons in Art and Photography(Ages Open) - see Individual Lessons at top of page for more info.

Group Classes for Adults
Adults can take individual lessons in music, art or acting, or try out one of our group classes.

Intro to Film/Video (Ages: 14 and up) - NEW! Study Film making from every angle: Scripting, Directing, Acting, Shooting, Editing, etc. Let Award-winning Director, Writer & Producer Paul Gold lead you through the magical process that culminates on the big screen.

Thursday: 6:00-7:30pm

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeksFull Course Description Click Here

Film/Video (Ages: 14 and up) -

The next step after the Intro course.  Students will continue there exploration of the the filmaking process in much more detail. Will have the opportunity to use actors and shoot a scene.  (Must have either taken the Intro course of get permission from Paul Gold to enroll.)

Thursday: 6:00-7:30pm

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeksFull Course Description Click Here

Song Writing (Ages 14 - Adult) - NEW! Learn to write songs with professional songwriter Cathy Block. Focus on form, lyrics, harmonic structure, style, arranging and self-promotion.

Monday: 6-7pm.

$144 for 9 weeks
$274 for 18 weeks

Opera Conversations (Ages: Adult) -A great afternoon that will heighten your listening and hearing acumen of opera.

Wednesday: 12:30 - 2:30pm

$144 for 9 weeks

Individual lessons also available. Call 215 340-7979 for details.