Music Rhapsody
Early Childhood Music Classes“We believe that every child is born with an innate and profound musicality. At the most basic and obvious level this musicality is demonstrated every day in such things as our ability to walk and talk. Our musicality is a gift, and with proper nurturing it grows with your child.
The Music Rhapsody program, developed by internationally renowned music educator Lynn Kleiner, addresses each age and stage of childhood development. It meets your child exactly where he or she is. Beautiful, diverse songs, singable phrases, repetition with variety, the use of instruments, puppets and visuals all foster the love of music in an exciting and creative environment. It is a program that, to its core, acknowledges and values the input and creativity of each and every child.
We believe that music should be an integral part of life, and that everybody has the ability to acquire and retain music as a lifelong companion. As such, we provide programs that offer seamless continuity – from birth through all ages of adulthood.”
SCHEDULE
Session 1: September 5, 2018 – November 7, 2018
Session 2: January 9, 2019 – March 20, 2019
Session 3: March 27, 2019 – May 29, 2019
Babies Make Music
Ages 0 to 1 (with parent)Wednesdays 12:00-12:45pm
Babies instinctively react to music! In these interactive Baby & Me classes, parents and babies learn delightful rhymes, lullabies, floor and lap games, action songs, and dances that stimulate your baby’s natural response to music. Parents gather information each week on infant musical development and learn activities to share in class and use at home. GREEN KIT required for classes.
Class length: 45 minutes
Toddlers Make Music
Ages 1 to 2 (with parent)Wednesdays 11:00-11:45am
In this Baby & Me class the toddler and parent learn delightful songs, dances, and musical activities that focus on signing and keeping a beat to enhance timing, coordination, listening, and language skills. High-quality percussion instruments are used as well as puppets, stories, and colorful props to make this a very special music time. RED KIT is require for this class.
Class length: 45 minutes
Kids Make Music
Ages 2 to 3 (with parent)Wednesdays 10:00-10:45am
The young child and parent will sing, dance, and play instruments in this class. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills. Concepts such as high and low, soft and loud, up and down are taught in a game-like atmosphere. Puppets, felts, and props add to the special music making experience. BLUE KIT is required for this class.
Class length: 45 minutes
BIG Kids Make Music
Ages 3 to 4 (with parent)Wednesdays 9:00-9:45am
This class gets the child started with the fun and high quality Orff instruments and features exciting musical games, rhymes, and stories. It is recommended for young 4 year olds who prefer the parent to stay for class or need a little extra help playing the instruments. We will work on developing a sense of timing and coordination as the child experiences solo and group playing on the Orff instruments. PURPLE KIT is required for this class.
Class length: 45 minutes