Class Descriptions

               For children ages 18 months to 3 years and a parent or caregiver. 

                                                The class meets for approximately 45 minutes, for 15 weeks.

Children and parents will experience:

·         Instrument exploration and ensemble skill development -- Children will explore the physical characteristics and sounds of age-appropriate instruments which will eventually lead them to discover their potential for beat, rhythm, melody, and ensemble playing. 

·         Vocal play -- Through vocal play, toddlers learn to form vowels and consonants, say words and phrases, and imitate rhythm and vocal inflection. In Kindermusik Our Time, vocal play is presented within the context of songs, chants, and activities done in class.

·         Exploration Time -- Children will love discovering specially designed instruments, textures, sounds, and movements.

·         Story time and early literacy -- Listening to stories enhances language and speech development and fosters awareness of sounds, teaches use of language, and sends the message that words and symbols have meaning. The same experiences that help toddlers learn to read a book also help them learn to read music. 

·         Movement Activities -- Each class provides various opportunities for movement such as synchronized movement, group dances and circle games, and even expressive movement.

·         Together Time -- Kindermusik is the essence of quality time, allowing parents to make the most of the fleeting toddler years, giving them the time and the tools to make music and memories together in class and at home.

·         Expert advice  -- A Kindermusik educator explains how the musically based activities enhance a toddler’s complete development.

                   For children ages 0 to 7 years and at least one parent or caregiver.                         

                                                                    The class meets for approximately 45 minutes, for 10 weeks.   

Family Time is designed for families with more than one child, but is great for those with only one child as well!

Families will experience:

• Singing -- From the first “Hello” song to the last “Goodbye,” exploring a variety of musical styles and genres leads children to find their own voice. Plus singing helps with memory and recall, physical development, creativity, and socialization.
• Assorted Movement -- Whether moving as a family, as a class, or as individuals, Family Time movement activities enhance coordination skills, create opportunities for imitation and exploration, and give everyone something to smile, rock, bounce, or dance about.
• Story Time -- Reading aloud to children stimulates their curiosity, expands their knowledge, and broadens their understanding of language.
• Family Jam -- Children as well as adults will love selecting a unique instrument and joining in one big class jam instrument play along session each week.
• Musical Concepts -- Fun engaging activities bring out the musicality in everyone, from the youngest member of the family to the oldest.  Families learn more about music as they learn more about each other.   
• Expert advice -- A Kindermusik educator explains how the musically based activities enhance each child’s complete development.
• Learning continues at home -- With the home materials, the learning and bonding continues at home with the child’s best teacher—the parent!