A Hall Full Of History – La Salle Colonne

A Hall Full of History – La Salle Colonne

The Conservatory has found a beautiful new location for our Winter and Spring Concerts! Initially built by the Chambre syndicale typographique in 1937 to hold its general meetings, Blanqui Hall was inaugurated by l’Orchestre Colonne. Later, the hall became known as Studio Blanqui when the famous label Philips Records settled there to record the biggest names of chanson française: Jacques Brel (Ne me quitte pas), Serge Gainsbourg (Le poinçonneur des lilas), Barbara (Göttingen), Juliette Greco (La Javanese), Johnny Hallyday (Les portes du pénitencier)... Later taking the name of Studio Akustica, the hall continued to host classic recordings notably under one…

The School Year Is Starting This Week!

The school year is starting this week!

Dear All, As our school year begins, we would like to welcome you and your family into the music community of The American Conservatory of Paris. We are very excited to have you with us, and want to take this time to celebrate not only the hard work you will put into the next year of music lessons, but also the skills that will be developed through ensemble and performance experiences throughout the year with lifelong benefits you will obtain through music expanding beyond the lessons.

Saturday Conservatory

Saturday Conservatory

Held 10 Saturdays throughout the school year. FULL DAY 10h30-17h00 or à la carte Classes are divided into different levels. Location: The International School of Paris, 96 bis rue du Ranelagh, 75016 Paris 10h30-11h30 Solfège / Music Theory Solfège teaches students the basics of music education: note reading, rhythm, music theory and singing; in short, the musical alphabet and how to read it proficiently. These classes also prepare students for ABRSM Theory exams Grades 1-8. 11h30-13h00 Instrumental Group Class Grouped by instrument: Strings, Winds, Brass, Voice, Piano, Guitar In these classes, students learn the skills needed to perform with confidence in…

Music Discovery Now At The American Cathedral In Paris

Music Discovery Now at The American Cathedral in Paris

Music Discovery is a fun and engaging group class for young children that will build musicianship skills through singing, games, movement and play. The Conservatory’ classes, now at the American Cathedral in Paris, provide a wonderful introduction to music for young children. Our dedicated faculty organizes lessons through a variety of methods: Drawing to music: in asking kids to draw an image of what they listen to, we develop their imagination, listening skills and introduce them to music of great composers. Eurhytmics: we ask the kids to walk at the pace of the music, or do movements synchronized to the music…

ABRSM Exams – What Are These New Exams?

ABRSM Exams – What are these new exams?

The Conservatory is now preparing students for optional end of the year exams. These exams are held by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), the most popular music examination organization in the world. These exams and assessments are designed to motivate students of all ages and levels, giving them a series of realistic goals and tangible rewards for their achievements. As you will read below these exams are demanding and require commitment from the student. To help their confidence and prepare them for success on the day of the exam we are now offering the ABRSM Prep Class. This class will start…

Now At The OECD

Now at the OECD

The American Conservatory of Paris is pleased to offer music lessons in English at the OECD for employees during business hours in collaboration with ALORA. You can take a break from work for a 30 minute private lesson once a week on the following instruments: piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone and voice.   As we spend a major part of our lives working, what we do there is vitally important to our health and well-being, why not take 30 mins to boast your artistic creativity and follow through on that instrument your always wanted to play. More and more companies are now offering…