Department of Music

Musikgarten
Musikgarten classes awaken and develop your child's innate joy and talent for creating music. Family Music for Babies (newborn to 18 mos) and Family Music for Toddlers (18 mos to 3 yrs) are now being taught by certified Musikgarten instructor, Melissa Falkner.

2007/2008 Music Classes
 
Family Music for Baby is a 10-week class for parent and infant to 18 months. Adults learn lullabies, bounces, rhymes and other music/movement activities to awaken baby'’s curiosity about music. This is the foundation for beat awareness, vocal production and aural discrimination. Family packet includes parent book, CD and pouch containing first instruments.
 
Wednesday 11:15-11:45 AM $90
    Session I   Sept 5th - Nov 7th
    Session II   Nov 14th - Feb 13th
    Session III   Feb 20th - Apr 30th
 
Family Music for Toddler is a 15-week class for parent and child 18 months-3 years. This class is designed to bring joy to music and movement while developing musical skills. Adult and child explore music through singing, focused listening, moving, rhythmic and melodic patterns and playing simple percussion instruments. Family kit includes family book, CD and percussion instrument.
 
Wednesday 10:30-11:00 AM $140
    Session I - Aug 29th - Dec. 12th
    Session II - Jan. 16th - Apr 30th
 
Cycle of Seasons is a 15-week class for children ages 3-5 years. Activities focus on the seasons of the year. This is a class that builds attention and self-expression through singing, chants, movement, storytelling and use of instruments. Kit includes parent book, CD, and cards in a cloth bag.
 
Wednesday 9:30-10:15 AM $185
    Session I - Fall/Winter   Aug 29th - Dec 12th
    Session II - Winter/Spring   Jan 16th - Apr 30th
 

Voice
The Department of Music offers private voice lessons taught by professional singers. The students learn music theory while developing healthy vocal techniques. A voice student with a solid foundation may look forward to a long and healthy vocal career, avoiding the needless complication of stressed vocal cords. There are several opportunities to perform throughout the year. Private lessons begin at age nine.

Piano
The Department of Music also offers private piano lessons. Students learn technique, music theory, music history, ear training and sight reading while building a solid repertoire. Private piano begins at age six. Piano students perform regularly throughout the year.

If you are interested in voice or piano lessons, please contact:
(913)254-7278.