New #kindermusikmusicians 2 year program for 5-8 yos updated, designed to create a foundation for future Music & Arts.
Teaches the way children learn - with movement, play, exploration; in social situations with family & friends.
A variety of instruments including #voice #keyboard #piano #stringinstruments (like ukulele & dulcimer) #windinstruments (like recorder, harmonica ) #percussion (glockenspiel, drums, shakers, bells, and more).
Learning theory, notation, improvisation, ensemble, storytelling, history/genres, and more. Curriculum designed by a leader in early childhood music education, taught by a specialist in early childhood arts & accredited educator.
In class with others at their age/level & with adult love & support they learn rituals, cooperation, boundaries, class structure. We also utilize a child's bond with family by including the family at pick up AND provide home activities & tools designed to provide practice of skills (& fun) at home with family. There will also be opportunities for children to share & expand on their particular creative spark/interest.
Each term #kindermusikbysally includes family fun special events. And in the spring & fall we add a Low stress presentation where the class invites family & friends to see what they've learned in class. I like to discribe these presentations as similar to an old fashioned backyard play where the children are guided by me to produce and tell a story. The children will share their favorite activities, music, and even help create props & a story. (See pictures below which include making instruments & props, ensemble play, story telling with puppets & movement & music- inspired by classical, folk, & modern composers/artists )
Class placement requires
either Level 4 prerequisite OR consultation for placement.
Here are links to more info on Musicians...
Musicians curriculum overview
Some videos...
Using dance to lean pattern recognition https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0XjSJpREto/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Using movement & connection to help with focus https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxwVVfxRc8H/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Using instruments, manipulatives, and even art to understand musical concepts https://www.instagram.com/p/CxJ1J5WtFnv/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Working on auditory discrimination (musical ear) https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvvlT8TgQTU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
To see current schedule, go to all blog posts, and search for current season (example winter schedule )
Materials for Musicians include a book, work sheets, game pieces with musical scores, theory, history, games. An instrument per term- glockenspiel comes with first year and the recorder the second year, the other 2 of your choice. (I do not provide ukuleles for every child but if a child has one they are welcome to bring it & use it in class). Digital access (4 months per term of your child's Level ) of music, books, and games/activities for your child's Level/curriculum. And a backpack to hold class supplies.
