Early Childhood Music Programs

Early Childhood programs at CCSM are designed to prepare children to study music. 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. Each class is complete in itself with a different theme every term.
The class sessions are not pre-recorded or pre-packaged; the teachers are able to respond to the children’s' frame of mind on any given day.  The quiet and intimate setting, with small class size [8 - 10 maximum] also promotes child- and group-centered learning.  Our music classes feature activities that engage the whole child, with singing, movement, and fine motor skills, listening, verbalizing, making creative choices in movement, instrument playing, and social skills. These classes are the beginning of a spectrum of lifelong music education for the community.

Early Childhood Classes: Fall 2010

Tunes for Tots: 3’s and 4’s  
Mondays September 27- December 6, 9:30-10:15
Tuesdays September 28- December 7, 9:30- 10:15
Wednesdays September 29- December 8, 9:30- 10:15
Thursdays September 30- December 9, 9:30- 10:15
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 5-6
Tuesdays September 28- December 7, 10:30-11:20
OR
Tuesdays September 28- December 7, 3-3:50PM
OR
Wednesdays September 29- December 8, 10:30-11:20
OR
Thursdays September 23- December 3, 4-4:50PM
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: Miss Becky’s Band
Grade 1
Wednesdays September 29- December 8 2:30-3:20
OR
Wednesdays September 29- December 8 3:30-4:20
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