Music for the Young Child
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Music for the Young Child
An exceptional music education program for children
The Music for the Young Child curriculum used at NCMC has been developed from the most current research and thinking on early childhood learning and development. The success of musical experiences in later childhood is profoundly influenced by consistent musical nurturing in a child's early years. Current research from many corners of the world has repeatedly demonstrated the life-long benefits of music for young children. We promote the belief that all children can benefit from a "total music experience" that emphasizes process over performance.
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This high-spirited music experience for children ages birth through five years with their parents introduces children to the joys of music through singing and singing games, chanting, movement, and instrument play. Families sing and dance together and are encouraged to respond spontaneously to music. Includes a songbook and CD to support music learning at home. Ages birth to 5 years, with parent or caregiver. 45 minutes per class.
Instructors: Carolyn Mazel, Cheryl Noble, Eric Roth, Anne Werry
Fall Session begins 9/10, Winter Session begins 12/3, Spring Session begins 3/24
Mondays: 9:15 am (Mazel), 10:15 am (Mazel), 5:00 pm (Mazel)
Tuesdays: 9:15 am (Mazel), 10:15 am (Mazel), 5:00 pm (Roth)
Wednesdays: 9:00 am (Roth), 10:00 pm (Roth)
Thursdays: 9:30 am (Werry), 10:30 am (Werry)
Fridays: 9:00 am (Noble), 10:00 am (Noble)
$165 (per 10-week session) ($95 for second child)
tuition includes $35 materials fee
Eurhythmics
Using the Swiss Dalcroze method of instruction, this class introduces music and creative movement to children while developing coordination, concentration and quick reaction skills. Accompanied on piano, children experience various sounds and rhythms that they learn to translate into their own movements. Through this process, they acquire basic musical concepts that enhance each child's ability to play a musical instrument. Parents attend only the first and last class to help their children become more focused and independent.
Instructor: Catherine Iselin
Fall Session begins 9/11, Winter Session begins 12/4, Spring Session begins 3/25
Level I (ages 3.5 to 4): Tuesdays: 2:45-3:30 pm
Level II (ages 5 to 6): Tuesdays: 3:45-4:30 pm
$130 per 10-week session
Future Maestros I & II
Generously Underwritten by Citizens Bank
In these classes, childen will apply their brilliant imaginations to the study of music through movement, song and play.
The younger class will being basic rhythm and note study, learn about musical instruments, experiment on real instruments, make their own instruments, and do some basic songwriting using a portable computer recording studio.
The older class will continue on their path to instrument study thourgh more advanced rhythm and note study, learning about basic acoustics, studying a variety of musical genres, learning basic conducting patterns, and learning more advanced songwriting concepts using the portable computer studio. These students will also begin playing their first instruments, including Orff mallet instruments and precorders (beginning recorders).
All students will demonstrate what they have learned in a performance for their parents on the last day of class. Parents attend only the first and last classes to help their children become more focused and independent.
Instructor: Aric Bieganek
Fall Session begins 9/15, Winter Session begins 12/8, Spring Session begins 3/29
Future Maestros I, ages 4-5
Saturday 9:00-9:45 am
$130 per 10-week session
Future Maestros II, ages 6-7
Saturday 10:00-11:00 am
$145 per 10-week session