Ages: 1.5 to 3.5 years, parented

• 45 minute classes weekly
• 15 classes per session
• 4 non-sequential sessions with a variety of themes
• limit of 8 children per class
• please arrange childcare for siblings

Features:

• singing, focused listening, expressive movement
• exploring a wide variety of percussion instruments
• language skill development, social interaction

Home Materials:

• Two music CD's
• Two music & movement books
• A specially designed instrument
• Home activity book
• All stored in a unique carry case

Cost per 15-week session:

$240 ($65 deposit/materials, payable at time of registration + $175 for tuition, postdated for the first day of classes)

Ages: 4 - 6 years, adults share in last 15 minutes of class

• 60 minute classes weekly
• Two 30-week sequential sessions
• limit of 8 children per class

Features:

• In the first year (Music Makers at Home), students explore 4 nature home areas, and they learn about the creatures and plants that live, work together and make those areas a home.
• In the second year (Music Makers Around the World), students explore the music of world cultures, including the British Isles, Germany, African-Americans and Native Americans.
• As there is more focus on writing and reading music in Year 2, completion of Year 1 (Music Makers At Home) is recommended but not required to register in Year 2 (Music Makers Around the World).
• Throughout the 2-year program, the child's musical development is gently guided through singing, creative and structured movement, ear training, musical games, exploration of pitched & percussion instruments,rudiments of reading & writing music, and ensemble skill development.
• Symbolic thinking, concentration, memory and self-expression are enhanced through a solid approach to music literacy.
• Opportunities abound for social skill development and building self-esteem.

Home Materials per 30-week session:

• 4 music CD's
• 4 beautifully illustrated posters plus game pieces (Year 1)
• 4 folders with notation games, song pages & music reading manipulatives (Yr 2)
• 4 family music books

Cost per 30-week session:

$295 per 15-week semester ($65 required for deposit/materials; $230 tuition postdated for Sept. 1, 2010 + $295 tuition and materials postdated for Jan. 1, 2011)

Ages: 5 - 9 years, adults attend the entire class

• 45 minute classes weekly
• Two 30-week sequential sessions
• limit of 6 children per class
• Parent participation ensures success at home (please arrange care for siblings)

Features:

• Joyful opportunities for building keyboard skills, singing, dancing, drumming, ensemble playing, writing and reading music
• Small class sizes ensure individual attention, while the support of peers encourages students to participate and practice at home.
• After completing the 3-year program, students are equipped with the aural, music-reading, and technical skills required for successful private study of any instrument.

Home Materials per 30-week session:

• 2 Listening CD's
• 2 Practice CD's
• 2 Keyboard Music Books
• 14 Notation games and manipulatives
• **Students must have a keyboard at home**
• **Year 2 registration for current Year 1 students only**
• **Year 3 registration for current Year 2 students only**

Cost:

$80 payable with registration + $320 due first class (or $80, post-dated for the first of the month, Sept. - Dec. 2010) + 80 book fee payable Jan. 1, 2011 + $320 due Feb. 1, 2011 (or $80, post-dated for the first of the month, Jan. - Apr. 2011)