Class Descriptions

Sing, bounce, rock, and dance to songs from around the world

• Swing and sway to Ping Pong Samba from the Carribbean
• Rock to songs from South America and Scotland
• Bounce to Comin' Round the Mountain
• Dance to the Scottish Quadrille
• Finger Play to Fee, Fie, Foe, Fum
• And many more

Family Activities and Materials

• Musikgarten CD
• Parent Activity Book for home
• Instrument kit

All babies are born with an aptitude for music. But research shows that their aptitude diminishes if it is not nurtured. The best way to nurture a child's music aptitude is through active music making. By singing and dancing for and with our children in a variety of tonalities, meters and styles we are helping our children reach their full music potential.

This class offers adults the opportunity to play with their babies in a musical setting, experiencing music and movement activities designed to delight the child and awaken his or her curiosity about music. By singing, dancing, bouncing, and rocking, the child's music aptitude is being carefully nurtured, laying the foundation for beat awareness, vocal production, and aural discrimination.

**Parent or caregiver attends with child**
*4 month session starts September 2nd*
*Yearly Registration Fee: $40*

Tuesday 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Discover the joy involved with everyday activites as we put them to music.  Your child will find enjoyment in washing their hands, getting ready for the day, eating time, playtime and worktime.    They especially love doing these activities with a loving caregiver by their side.

Dance and Play Instruments together to familiar and new songs:

• Rub-a-dub-dub
• Hands a-washing
• The Mulberry Bush
• Dance a Baby Diddy

Benefits of Music Class for Young children:

• Early exposure to music in a stimulating environment promotes optimal development physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and intellectually.
• Unlock the child's inborn musical abililtes.
• Music improves overall development, decreases learning problems, and enhances brain function.
• Nuture the bond between caregiver and child.  Positive contact between a caring adult and child is vital for a child's healthy development.

Family Activities and Materials

• Musikgarten CD & Digital Download
• Parent/child Book

My Day is part of the Family Music, toddler program.  Singing, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments in class will bring you delightful activites to bridge the natural connection between music and movement, and develop your child's musical aptitude and aural abilities. 

**Parent or caregiver attends with child**
*4 month session starts September 2nd*
*Yearly Registration Fee: $40*

Tuesday 9:35 - 10:05 AM
Tuesday 6:05 - 6:35 PM
 

Come Join us as we visit the farm, go to the fair, and enjoy the fall season.  This course is focused around the many activites that occur in the Fall.

Activites Include

• Singing, moving and making music
• Brief storytime
• Musical activites & listening games 
• Basic Instrument playing
• Echoing Rhythm patterns

Family Materials

• 2 Musikgarten CDs and Digital Downloads
• 12 Cards
• Parent Book
• Cloth Bag

The cycle of seasons features a rich collection of songs and chants.  Most of the songs in the collection are folksongs and seek to introduce a new generation to the roots of our musical heritage.  The songs selected come from numerous countries and share the histories of many cultures.  

*Parent or caregiver attends with child*
*4 month session starts September 2nd*
*Yearly Registration Fee $40*

Wednesday 9:15 - 10:00 AM
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM