2013 Winter / Spring Early Childhood Music Classes
Music for the Young Child: early exposure to the arts helps to increase students’ levels in all academic, emotional, and artistic areas
The Early Childhood Music Program at the Music School seeks to involve the whole child in active involvement in music making that incorporates speech, singing, movement and instrument playing in a creative environment. The program introduces the world of music to infants and their care-givers starting at the very beginning of life through elementary school age. Classes are grouped by age to meet the specific needs of each age group.
Class Title: Music’s First Steps
Description: Music is explored through songs, rhythms, chants, and percussion instruments. This class offers parents a
wonderful opportunity to introduce their child to the magical world of music in an environment that encourages social interaction. Class size is limited. Parent and child attend class together.
Ages: 0 months to 3 years with an adult
Instructor: Rebekah Schulz
Class Time: Wednesday 2:15 – 2:45
Class Length: 30 minute class
Number of weeks: 10
Start Date: January 23, 2013
Tuition: $179
Minimum Class Size: 3
Maximum Class Size: 8
Class Title: Music & Me
Description: Music is explored through songs, rhythms, chants, and percussion instruments. This class offers parents a wonderful opportunity to introduce their child to the magical world of music in an environment that encourages social interaction, builds cognitive skills and supports healthy childhood development. Class size is limited. Parent and child attend class together.
Ages: 6 months to 3 years with an adult
Instructor: Erin Zaffini
Class Time: Wednesday 9:30 – 10:15 am
Class Length: 45 minute class
Number of weeks: 14
Start Date: January 23, 2013
Tuition: $259
Minimum Class Size: 3
Maximum Class Size: 8
Class Title: Music & Me II: On My Own!
Description: This class serves as a transition between Music and Me (classes with an adult) to independent participation, such as Triple Treat class. Children will experience the joy of artistic self-expression through activities including music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, and cooperative games. The goal of this class is independent participation, although this may be achieved gradually in some cases, with parents allowed to participate.
Ages: 2 to 3.5 years
Instructor: Erin Zaffini
Class Time: Wednesday 10:30 – 11:15 am
Class Length: 45 minute class
Number of weeks: 14
Start Date: January 23, 2013
Tuition: $279
Minimum Class Size: 3
Maximum Class Size: 8
Class Title: Beginning Maestros
Description: The Beginning Maestros Class offers a music curriculum formulated on the teaching concepts of Orff-Schulwerk and 
Kodály music education philosophies. The music class time is designed for the child to develop musical thinking and skills in listening and following directions. The class time is complemented by an introduction of instruments with activities to encourage readiness to play an instrument. This class is designed with goals for both the student and the parent. Parents will develop observation skills, strategies in guiding home practice, and achieve a deeper understanding of the Suzuki method while working with their child. A great first step in beginning to learn an instrument and develop musical thinking!
Instructors: Rebekah Schulz, Piper Runnion-Bareford, Judy Teehan
Ages: 3 to 6 year olds
Class Times: Mondays: 2:00 – 3:00 or Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00
Number of weeks: 10 weeks
Start Dates: Monday, January 28, 2013 or Wednesday January 30, 2013
Tuition: $199
Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Class Size: 8
Class Title: Triple Treat
Description: This multifaceted program introduces pre-schoolers to music, art, and movement. Children spend 30 minutes in 
each arts discipline, taught by a specialized instructor. The children are grouped by age and together they discover the joys of artistic expression. The music session of this class helps children discover their singing voice and develop a sense of rhythm through the use of rhythm instruments, movement, and age appropriate songs. They will also be introduced to brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments of the orchestra. The movement class encourages and supports natural, age-appropriate gross motor and social development through both creative and structured movement and dance activities. While individual artistic expression is always a focus, it is also a goal to nurture children’s abilities to work with peers through partnering and small group activities. The art session begins with a story, which is transformed into an art project. Self-expression is strongly encouraged.
Instructors: Laura Levine, Stephanie Ratté, Linda Sidore
Ages: 3 to 5 years
Class Time: 9:30–11:00 am
Days of week: Wednesday and/or Tuesday
Number of weeks: 14 weeks
Start Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuition: $349
Minimum Class Size: 6
Maximum Class Size: 18
*When registering for this class, we would like to know your availability for both days, Tuesday and Wednesday as well as your preference.
Class Title: Sing, Say, Dance, and Play!
Description: This class is for older children to get even more exposure to the fundamentals of music and to develop new skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Using the principles of Orff-Schulwerk and Kodály music education philosophies, your child will expand his/her musical skills through singing, movement, instrument exploration, improvisation, and literacy. Parents will join the class for the last 15 minutes each week for a review of the day, as well as some activities to do at home to reinforce the day’s learning.
Instructor: Rebekah Schulz
Ages: 5 to 7 year olds
Class Time: Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm (Parents join class at 4:15pm)
Number of weeks: 10 weeks
Start Date: January 23, 2013
Tuition: $199
Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Number of Students: 8
We Make Music Education Accessible To All
Monthly Payments
Enroll in a monthly payment plan called “Tuition in Tune” through Centrix Bank. To choose this option, visit our Tuition in Tune Page and follow the instructions. Complete the Tuition in Tune form as well as the registration form and return both to the Music School.
Financial Aid
The Music School is committed to making music education accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay. We are proud to offer need-based financial aid to qualifying students. If you would like to apply for financial aid, visit our Financial Aid Page for more information.
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