Concordia Conservatory makes the creative arts fun and accessible for adults. Adults of any skill level can pick up an instrument again or learn a new one, sing in a chorus or explore the visual arts. Enjoy personal attention and small classes in a supportive, artistic surrounding.
Private Instruction: Music
Chamber music
Voices of the Conservatory
Circle of Drums
Drawing and Painting
Museum Master Class
One-Day Master Class: Egg Tempera
Private Instruction: Music
The keystone of the adult program is its private instruction. Lessons are designed to fit a busy schedule, and are offered during the daytime before 3 PM and evening hours after 6 PM on weekdays. We offer a senior citizen discount of 20% for all lessons and classes. Private lessons are available for piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, composition and theory. Enrollment is open to ages and abilities!
Download the registration form or contact registrar Mary Beth Stewart by email or (914) 395-4507
Lessons are available in lengths of 30, 45, and 60 minutes, with 32 lessons per academic year. Careful consideration is given to match students with the appropriate instructor. Prior to registration, adult students meet with the Director in order to learn about the Conservatory’s offerings, and so that a teacher can be recommended.
Keyboard: classical piano, jazz piano, harpsichord
Voice: classical, musical theater, jazz
Strings: violin, viola, celo, contrabass, guitar (acoustic & electric), bass guitar
Winds: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, saxophone, recorded
Brass: horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba
Percussion: drumset, marimba, orchestral percussion, Afro-Caribbean drums
Composition: composition, songwriting, theory, and improvisation
For piano instruction, a piano or electronic keyboard with 88 keys at home is required for enrollment.
Tuition for private instruction includes 16 private lessons each semester and the opportunity to perform at the Adult Performance Class at the end of each semester.
30-minute lesson $775.00
45-minute lesson $1158.00
60-minute lesson $1545.00
Adult Performance Classes All levels are welcome in this supportive, relaxed and friendly performance environment. Adult students perform repertoire prepared during private lessons and classes, and the Conservatory provides an accompaniment for singers and instrumentalists. Adult Performance classes are held twice a year - once at the end of each semester.
Chamber Music
Studying chamber music provides adult students the opportunity to enhance their performance skills and expand their musical insight and awareness. The Chamber Music Program is open to instrumental and vocal students of all ages and abilities, as long as they have had at least one full year of private instruction. Chamber Music department head Annette Espada creates groups based on skill level and instrumentation and a faculty coach guides and facilitates each rehearsal. Chamber music is open to those who study privately at the Conservatory as well as those who study with teachers outside of the Conservatory. 8 coachings or year-long.
| 45 minute sessions (as scheduled) | $335 (8 coachings & performance) |
| Faculty: Annette Espada, Chamber Music Department Head | |
To register, contact Mary Beth Stewart by email or at (914) 395-4507.
Voices of the Conservatory
Voices of the Conservatory consists of eight 90-minute coaching sessions with songs and repertoire chosen and coached by Tom Cuffari. Each session will conclude in a fully-staged show open to the public. 8 sessions or year-long.
| Monday | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | $330 (8 sessions & performance) |
| Faculty: Tom Cuffari | ||
To register, contact Mary Beth Stewart by email or at (914) 395-4507.
Circle of Drums
A joyful exploration of traditional exercises and teaching techniques of rhythmic, free-spirited improvisations and innovative games. This informal jam session requires no experience. This class will meet once a month.
| Wednesday | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | $205 (8 sessions) |
| Faculty: Yousif Sheronick | ||
To register, contact Mary Beth Stewart by email or at (914) 395-4507.
Drawing and Painting
Designed for beginners to advanced artists, create and develop your personal style through still life, portraits, and working from live models. Inspiring and challenging instruction. Basic drawing materials included. Additional supply list provided upon receipt of registration. 16 classes or year-long.
| Tues. | 6:30pm-9:00pm | $730 (16 classes) + $25 Model Fee |
| Thurs. | 9:30am-12:00pm | $730 (16 classes) + $25 Model Fee |
| Faculty: Flladi Kula (Tuesdays), Jackie Meier (Thursdays) | ||
To register, contact Mary Beth Stewart by email or at (914) 395-4507.
Museum Master Class
Join Patricia Miranda on a guided and hands-on tour through current exhibitions in local and NYC museums. Up to four museum visits will be interspersed throughout the sessions alongside hands-on art workshops inspired by the exhibition. This course will combine intensive observation and conversation followed by a hands-on creative response in the art studio. On museum dates, participants will meet at the museum. All other dates will take place in the Concordia Art Studio. Museum entry not included. 16 classes or year-long.
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 12:00pm | $800 (16 classes) |
| Faculty: Patricia Miranda | ||
To register, contact Mary Beth Stewart by email or at (914) 395-4507.
One-day Master Class for Adults: Egg Tempera
Egg Tempera, an ancient luminous medium, emphasizes pure color and fine drawing. Made with simple egg yolk as binder and pure mineral pigments as color, and without the use of solvents, Tempera has many of the glazing qualities of oil paint, yet is water-based, fast drying and optically brilliant. This class is a mini-introduction into the egg tempera technique, including creating paint from dry pigments and egg yolk; multiple techniques of applying egg tempera; as well as a wealth of historical information surrounding the tradition.
| Sunday, Nov. 5, 2011 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | $160 + $45 Materials Fee |
| Faculty: Patricia Miranda | ||
To register, contact Mary Beth Stewart by email or at (914) 395-4507.
