Early Childhood
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Musikgarten

Early Childhood
Music Classes

Introduce your child to music in fun-filled classes that include singing, movement to music and playing instruments appropriate to the child's development, supported by home study packets produced by Musikgarten®. Materials include CD’s for home listening, a parent’s song booklet plus an instrument or poster cards for enjoying music with your child at home every day.

This program supports your child’s on-going musical discovery and development for their first eight years. Structured for the different stages of a child's preschool development, they provide a gratifying experience that is an excellent foundation for future musical training and bring an added element of joy to your parenting experience.  


Family Music for Babies

Ages Infants to 16 months (30 minutes.)
Parents accompany children. 1 year Non-Sequential Curriculum. 16 week tuition includes “Music For Babies” CD#1 (fall), and CD#2 (spring), parent’s booklet.  Set of baby instruments available for purchase.
Sec 1
Wednesdays
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sec 2
Wednesday
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Sec 3
Saturdays
9:15 am - 9:45 am


Family Music for Toddlers

Ages  17 months to 3 yesrs (30 minutes)
Parents accompany children. 2 year Non-Sequential Curriculum. Tuition for 16 weeks includes Family Pack, CD “Sing with Me” (Fall) and “Dance with Me” (Spring), parent's booklet and an instrument.
Sec 1
Tuesdays
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Sec 2
Wednesday
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Sec 3
Saturdays
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cycle of Seasons

Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years  (45 minutes)
Parents join class for last 10 minutes. 1 year Non-Sequential Curriculum.
Tuition for16 Weeks includes 2 Family Packs with CDs, parent’s song booklets and 12 poster cards. (Fall: Wind Dancer's or Spring: Sun Catcher's)
Sec 1
Tuesdays
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Sec 2
Wednesday
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sec 3
Saturdays
11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Music Makers at Home and Around the World

Year I (Home) & Year 2 (World)
Ages 5 - 8 years

Parents join class for last 10 minutes. 2 year Sequential Curriculum.
Ear-training, singing and instrument playing skills are continued as music notation is introduced through songs and games emphasizing recognition of the rhythmic and melodic patterns in each song plus ensemble development and multi-cultural music.
Tuition for 16 Weeks includes 2 Family Packs, with CDs, song booklets, binder & posters per semester)
Sec 1
Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sec 2
Wednesdays
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Sec 3
Saturdays
9:45 am - 10:45 am


Music Makers at the Keyboard

Ages 6-9 years 
This class incorporates the best aural training of our MusikgartenŽ curriculum with piano teaching fundamentals while retaining the joy of singing and dancing the very pieces being taught on the keyboard! Parents join in for last 10 minutes. Tuition: Includes 2 CD’s, piano book and notation games per semester. (Prerequisite Music Makers/Megas Year 1)
Sec 1
Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sec 2
Saturdays
9:45 am - 10:45 am

Suzuki Strings

Violin  and Viola
The Suzuki method of teaching strings is designed for pre-reading children (approx. 4-8 years
The Suzuki method of teaching strings is designed for pre-reading children (approx. 4-8 years old) This program requires extensive parental involvement in the lessons and home practice. Children learn through private instruction and playing in a class group. Tuition includes a 45 minute group class every other week arranged by the Suzuki teacher. A Musikgarten® or a Musicianship class is recommended before or during taking Suzuki strings up to age 9.  ( 9 classes)

Violin/Viola — Group Class
Sec. 1: Level I Wed., 6:00–6:30pm
Sec. 2: Level II Thur., 6:15–6:45pm
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