Check it out: Kindermusik International

Kindermusik is the premier music readiness program for your child. It makes music a joyful and natural part of your child’s life with the emphasis on singing, rhythm activities and movement. Music encourages early learning and creativity in children. Because so much of your child’s cognitive, sensory and physical development occurs by age seven, Kindermusik includes a four-stage curriculum that complements your own child’s timetable for learning.

The Kindermusik school year is divided into two 15-week semesters. We are pleased to offer small class sizes with a minimum of four students and a maximum of 9 students. Families with multiple children in Kindermusik during the same full semester (except in Family Time Class) are given a Tuition Discount(1st child Regular Price, 2nd child $25 off, 3rd and more $50 off.

KINDERMUSIK VILLAGE

(LAP BABIES, CRAWLERS, AND WALKERS TO 18 MONTHS)

This is a 45-minute class for parent and baby to share in the magical moments that happen as the child’s learning is stimulated through vocal play, object exploration and creative movement. Each of the 2 units covered in a semester include a Board Book, Compact Disc, Rhythm Instrument, Posters and Carry Bag.

15 Week Semester Fee $245.00 (Materials $65.00 Tuition $180.00)
***enrollment minimum 4 students; maximum 8 students

SEMESTER ONE (15 Classes begin the week of September 17, 2007)

includes both of the following themes:

FEATHERS introduces delightful songs, movement activities, and vocal play relating to our feathered friends. The Australian Kookaburra is one of the unique birds from across the world featured in songs, dances and poems.

DO-SI-DO stimulates a wonderfully unique experience of rhythm and movement. Movement highlights include a Virginia Reel, a combination Tango, Cha-Cha! and a “move-to-it” poem.

CHOOSE A DAY

Thursdays 11:00 a.m. (Miss Cindy)

SEMESTER TWO (15 Classes beginning the week of January 28, 2008)

includes both of the following themes:

COCK-A-DOODLE MOO! explores a farm theme through music, motion and multi-sensory activities. Baby will enjoy the movement of a "hayride" and experience vocal play by using farm animal sounds.

DEW DROPS takes Baby into a colorful flower garden. See dewdrops glistening in the morning sun and feel the cool breeze blow in this extraordinary, multi-sensory experience!

KINDERMUSIK OUR TIME
(18 MONTHS TO 3 YR. WITH PARENT)

Parent and child experience a musical world filled with singing, imitating sounds, rhyming, instrument exploration and creative movement. 45-minute classes meet weekly. Continue learning at home with the Home Activity Book, 2 CD’s, and Music and Movement Books. The child also receives a Carry Box/Bag and a Special Instrument.

15 Week Semester Fee $245.00 (Materials $65.00 Tuition $180.00)
***enrollment minimum 4 students; maximum 8 students

SEMESTER ONE (15 classes beginning the week of September 17, 2007)

WIGGLES AND GIGGLES a 45 minute weekly class for child and parent/caregiver
features songs, activities and literature books surrounding the ever-exciting theme of taking a bath, animal movements, and love for family and friends. Home instrument: Zig Zag blocks.

CHOOSE A DAY

Monday 10:15 (Miss Kari)

Thursday 10:00 (Miss Cindy)

Friday 10:15( Miss Kari)2nd semester only

SEMESTER TWO (15 classes beginning the week of January 28, 2008)

AWAY WE GO! a 45 minute weekly class for child and parent/caregiver to explore the exciting world of things that go! Singing, dancing and developmentally appropriate activities lead this transportation adventure to the discovery of trains, cars, buses, horses, wagons, airplanes and boats. Home instrument: two harmonicas

IMAGINE THAT! (3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS)

This class pairs music with expressive language, storytelling, peer interaction, movement and pretend play. With all this interaction, your child will further expand his cognitive and literacy skills as well as creativity and individuality. The learning continues at home with illustrated literature books, a pretend play set, 2 CD’s and instrument. The 45-minute classes meet weekly and include parent participation during the last 15 minutes of class.

Total Semester Fee $245.00 (Materials $65.00 Tuition $180.00)
***enrollment minimum 4 students; maximum 8 students

SEMESTER ONE (15 classes beginning the week of September 17, 2007)

SEE WHAT I SAW takes the child on an imaginary trip to Grasshopper Park where they sail down the park slide and then recreate the sound of that experience with a looong vocal glissando. Recreating this experience at home is a snap with the park play set complete with trees, grass, a fence, a lake, two children, a sailboat and more. Imagine That! Home instrument: slide whistle

CLASS MEETING TIME

Friday 9:45 a.m. (Miss Jennifer)

SEMESTER TWO (15 classes beginning the week of January 28, 2008)

TOYS I MAKE, TRIPS I TAKE, a 45 minute weekly class leads the child on a magical journey into a remarkable Toy Shop filled with boats, trains, balls, jack-in-the box and many other toys that bring a glimmer into a child's eyes. While the excitement may begin in the toyshop, it may end on a tropical island. Imagine That! Home instrument: hand drum.

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KINDERMUSIK FOR THE YOUNG CHILD
(begin at age 4 1/2 - 5 1/2)

The musical journey continues in a 2 year (4 semester) program exploring vocal development, rhythm, notation, and musical symbols through pre-keyboard, stringed and wind instruments. One hour weekly classes with parent participation during the last 15 minutes of class.

Tuition and Materials per 15 Week Semester $320.00

THIS IS A SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM. STUDENTS START WITH SEMESTER 1 AND COMPLETE THE FOUR SEMESTERS OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD.

**Semester 1 is offered only in the Fall (ages 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 in Fall 2007)

SEMESTER 1 (15 classes beginning September 17, 2007)
This musical journey begins by experiencing beat,/no beat, rhythm and expression. Our take home instrument this semester is the hand drum. We read rhythmic notation, playing sticks and drums in unison and in ensemble. Students sing songs (with words and note names c and a) and play some musical games. Cards are used as a fun way to learn notes and rhythms.

SEMESTER 2 ( 15 classes beginning the week of January 28, 2008)
This class is a continuation of semester one. Students eagerly anticipate the arrival of the glockenspiel which will be a learning instrument for semesters 2, 3 and 4. Songs they have been singing and notation/rhythm they have been practicing will now transfer to the glockenspiel.

SEMESTER 3 (15 classes beginning the week of September 17, 2007)
Year Two continues the journey by exploring our dulcimer, a simple stringed instrument and with it, Appalachian music. We even learn to square dance! We sing Native American music and play it on the glockenspiel. We learn an African drumming chant and listen to Jazz and the Nutcracker Suite.

SEMESTER 4 (15 classes beginning the week of January 28, 2008)
Wind instrument technique is explored by using a recorder, our new instrument this semester. We enjoy music of Japan, Germany and Mexico!! We learn Rondo form, creating our own glockenspiel solos. Young Child Graduation often includes piano, string guitar, flute and harp performances by young MVSM students to help us decide what instrument we would like to study.

CHOOSE A DAY

SEMESTER 1 AND 2
Friday 1:00 p.m. (Miss Emily)
Saturday 9:30 a.m. (Miss Deborah)

SEMESTER 3 AND 4
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. (Miss Deborah)
Saturday 11:30 a.m. (Miss Deborah