Early Childhood Music Programs

Early Childhood programs at CCSM are designed to prepare children to study music.  We'll get a head start with movement and rhythmic exercises and play games and sing songs that develop basic music concepts as well as important aural skills.  Our program makes use of the school’s “Orff Instrumentarium”- a collection of beautiful, simple pitched percussion instruments, like mini-marimbas, specifically designed to introduce musical skills and concepts to kids. Children with this background are much more successful in later instrumental studies, and are having great fun in the meantime!

WINTER TERM: January 11- March 18

Tunes for Tots: 3’s and 4’s  
Ages 3-4
Tuesdays January 12- March 16 9:30- 10:20
or
Wednesdays January 13- March 17 9:30- 10:20
In this class 3– and 4-year olds play together and are exposed to elementary musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm and dynamics. Movement exercises and singing compliment the use of our wonderful Orff instruments. Parent participation required. Tuition $135

Kinders Create: 5’s 
Ages 4-5
Tuesdays January 12- March 16 10:30-11:20
or
Wednesdays January 13- March 17 10:30-11:20
Using the school’s collection of instruments, children will explore pre-literacy activities that prepare them for pitch discrimination and note and rhythm reading. We’ll play instruments, sing and learn to match pitch, do a little composing and fully engage your child’s creativity. Parent attendance required; siblings OK.  Tuition $135

Piano Prep: Grades 1-2 Come play in Miss Becky’s Band! This class will focus on bringing real compositions to life using the school’s Orff instruments: glockenspiels, metalophones, xylophones. We’ll be teaching the musicianship skills and musical sensitivity that will prepare your child for traditional instrumental study on piano or other instruments. Tuition $135 Grades 1-2: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

NEW: KIDSING: Family Music KIDSING is a fun, creative, and highly interactive music program for preschoolers which encourages children to explore their singing voices, to feel and express rhythm, and to experience playfulness through music. Traditional folk songs, original children's songs, finger plays, puppets and musical games are used to develop beat awareness, listening skills, use of language, sense of pitch and love of music. Children are encouraged to explore musical instruments and to create their own songs, dances and musical stories. Class includes one parent or caregiver for each child. (hey, it's fun!). Saturdays, 9:30- 10:15 OR 10:30-11:15. Tuition $115.

 

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