Age: 5 to 7 years
Time: weekly 60 minute class
YOUNG CHILD IS THE CAPSTONE TO THE KINDERMUSIK CURRICULA, PREPARING YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE OF FORMAL MUSIC TRAINING.
Between the ages of 5 and 7 years, children are ready to learn the fundamental musical concepts involved in instrument instruction, vocal study, and music composition in an encouraging and fun, yet structured environment. Kindermusik for the Young Child(R) provides a group approach to music education which offers children a unique opportunity to develop a working knowledge of voice development, rhythm, notation, musical symbols and simple pre-keyboard, string and woodwind instruments.
Explore and learn to play a variety of instruments including rhythm sticks, resonator bars, drums, glockenspiels, dulcimers, and recorders. The introduction of each instrument is presented purposefully to ensure just the right amount of motivation, challenge and success for each child.
Build critical vocal development skills through singing, games, listening and echoing activities. Many children become accurate singers between the ages of 5 and 7 years and realize their first "instrument" as their own voice. The learning and repeating of songs and patterns is fundamental to the development of good musical memory.
Explore the world through creative movement. Movement is essential in all learning. The integration of a variety of movement activities is designed to complement musical learning and is based on a variety of approaches such as Laban, Dalcroze, Wiekart, and Gilbert. Children also learn about the rudiments of ballet, jazz and tap dancing as well as explore Mozart and other classical musicians.