Lessons, Classes & Ensembles

One-on-one private lessons are the core of the learning experience at BKCM. Students receive instruction which is tailored to their experience level and learning style.

Children and adults who show an interest in learning to play an instrument, but who need extra support, can benefit from studying with a music educator with a degree in music therapy.

Young performers learn proper singing technique—including breath control, posture, and diction—while exploring classic and contemporary music theatre repertoire.

From woodwind and brass ensembles to string quartets and mixed instrument ensembles, our chamber groups are specifically tailored to the interest and skill level of the members. In our chamber program there is something for everyone!

Ready to learn guitar? Students learn proper guitar technique such as how to play chords, strum, and pick.

Experience the joys of performing in a full orchestra! Open by audition to adult orchestral musicians from intermediate to advanced levels, the BCCO performs works of the great orchestral repertoire.

This dynamic 40+ member mixed choir performs a rich variety of musical styles, both a cappella and with accompaniment from the Renaissance to today.

In Music Therapy, the developmental, emotional, psychological and social needs of children and adults are addressed through active music-making in a relationship with a music therapist.

For our youngest singers, this introduction to classic musical theatre repertoire combines fun music theatre games, music skills, and choreography.

In this weekly small-group ensemble, jazz musicians of all skill levels have the opportunity to collaborate, improvise, rehearse, and develop the confidence for public performance.

This high-caliber jazz ensemble program offers teens the chance to explore the world of jazz and improvisation. Students dig deep into classic jazz standards, contemporary works, original compositions, and music from around the world.

A fun introduction to the piano, students develop proper piano technique, learn how to read music, create group compositions and perform full ensemble pieces.

Bond with your little one through music! A gateway to our world-class Suzuki program.

Young drummers travel the world through rhythm! From South America to the Middle East, students learn proper drum technique, excellent rhythm, listening, and collaboration skills through movement, singing and improvisation.

Calling all string, wind, brass, percussion and accordion players! Join our celebrated Kommunity Klezmer Band for a journey to an Ashkenazi Jewish wedding, in the Klezmer capital of the world, New York City.

Dust off your old trombone, saxophone, clarinet, or snare drum! All brass and wind instruments and percussion are welcome, at any level and any age, for BKCM’s community brass band.

Calling all string and guitar players—come experience the truly American music of Bluegrass!

This program focuses on developing young female identifying and gender non-binary leaders in jazz through mentorship, performance, and collaboration with professional musicians.

Students travel the world through music and explore in-depth a range of instruments found in the wind, brass, string, and percussion families.

This teen singing ensemble will learn and perform music across the spectrum of pop, rock, jazz, and world music, arranged especially for this ensemble’s skill level by Jeff Klitz.

What’s your song? Music composition encourages students to dream big and explore the power of music. No prior experience in music notation is necessary. Students will have their compositions performed by a live ensemble of professional musicians.

From lullabies to traveling songs, Bao Bao! Chang! (Baby! Sing!) is a Mandarin Chinese immersion music class that will transport you and your little one halfway across the world.

This five-day drop-off workshop, open to intermediate/experienced violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano students, will focus on strengthening technique during daily semi-private master class, improvisation, Dalcroze, conducting, ensemble skills, and fun!

Sing and Play will have you bouncing and singing with your little one all day long. Our repertoire promotes motor skill development, singing, listening and playing small percussion instruments.

In a fun and rewarding social setting, grouped with like instruments in small groups, students perform classic pop, rock and classical pieces that are tailor made to match their level and experience.

Students study rhythms from around the world and learn interlocking parts through call and response, notation and memorization. Congas, djembes, small hand percussion instruments and drum sets combine to create a world percussion ensemble.

In a fun and rewarding social setting, grouped with like instruments in small groups, students perform classic pop, rock and classical pieces that are tailor made to match their level and experience.

In a fun and rewarding social setting, grouped with like instruments in small groups, students perform classic pop, rock and classical pieces that are tailor made to match their level and experience.

Our newest offering at BKCM, a series of classes designed to supplement private lessons with a modern, active approach to music theory that engages students in listening, improvisation and composition.

Students learn advanced jazz repertoire and theory and are encouraged to compose, arrange and rehearse their own music in class. This course will prepare students for advanced high school and college level jazz programs.

Are you a singer looking to find your voice? If you’ve never had formal training or would like to start singing again, this course will help you build confidence and discover vocal technique in a fun, supportive and nurturing setting.

For singers who have some experience singing in groups and solo, this class is designed to develop your personal approach and interpretation to a song.

In level 1, students learn how to hold the violin, plucking, posture and an introduction to the bow. Essential musicianship skills such as reading notation, singing, improvisation and composition are part of every class. This basic introduction to the violin will prepare students for Violin friends level 2 where students continue to develop the basic music skills and techniques necessary for violin performance.

This class is a guided listening experience that covers jazz from the early 1920s to the present day, this class will open your ears to one of America’s original art forms.