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MUSIKGARTEN CLASSES at MUSIC WORKSMusikgarten is a nationally recognized curriculum for children from newborn to 10 years old. Music Works offers several age specific classes that develop excellent musical skills including the ear, kinesthetic responses, as well as reading and rhythmic development. Musikgarten feeds the curiosity of the child and inspires them to explore in a safe environment while stimulating social skills, self awareness, and self confidence. Music Works offers Musikgarten classes for several age levels. The classes should be seen as an ongoing process, as the curriculum builds on what was taught before. With the instructor's permission, people may observe and join a class at any time during the course of the year. Tuition will be pro-rated by the number of classes left in the term plus a $10 processing fee. There are no age exceptions for these classes. We offer sibling discounts to families who enroll more than one child in a Musikgarten class, regardless of class level. Sibling discounts will be applied in the following way, full rate for first child, $15 discount for each additional child. Tuition will be reduced an additional $20 toward materials for siblings in the same class. SUMMER 2008 MUSIKGARTEN CLASSES at MUSIC WORKSSee below the schedule for descriptions of each class Ages: 6 years and up
ABOUT MUSIKGARTEN AT MUSIC WORKSMusikgarten Family Music for Toddlers (16 months through 3.5 years):Participate with your toddler 45 minutes each week in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening and playing simple instruments. Musical play activities: Features: Musikgarten Cycle of Seasons (for 3 to 5 years):45 minute class, parental attendance is optional Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through musical activities which nurture language growth, self-expression, and focused attention. Sing, move, dance, play musical games, and act out musical stories. Musical play activities: Features: All together now! For ages 3-5 yearsMixes age classes for toddlers and pre-schoolers Each program is full of music, movement, imagination, and class time fun. The unique Music for Movement compositions on the CDs will enable children to explore walking and jumping (Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick), twisting and turning (Oliver Twist, you can’t do this!) and many more concepts which are just right for your toddler movers and shakers! Both children and parents will find that after just one class, they’ll look forward to many more! Parents will receive a family packet with CD, parent book and either an instrument or manipulative. Musikgarten Music Makers at the Keyboard (ages 6-9) - Taught by Kai-Li Yang, this course lays groundwork for keyboard success and fosters pride and excitement in making music both independently and with others. Part 1 and 2 are a combined two year program. Music Works breaks them down into six 13 week quarters. We recommend committing to the whole program for best results. Music Makers at the Keyboard Part 1
Music Makers at the Keyboard Part 2
Why Musikgarten? In our classes, your child will develop the skills needed to begin a successful musical journey toward piano playing and musicianship. Musikgarten makes the transition to the keyboard comfortable and inviting for your child. Emphasis on the Ear Years of experience have shown us that children best learn to read music when building on a strong foundation of listening skills and aural awareness. Group Method Individual private piano lessons may be traditional, but often end with a child quitting out of frustration or boredom. Group lessons allow a child to develop an understanding of basic music literacy which helps them succeed in private lessons down the road. The Curriculum Favorite songs are revisited now at the keyboard, building on what each child has mastered and enjoyed while making successful learning easier. The Teachers Your Musikgarten teacher is a highly trained music professional with extensive experience and child development knowledge. Family Involvement With Musikgarten, you will continue to enjoy music with your children at home. Parents play a vital role in establishing good practice habits at home; this process is facilitated with two excellent CDs for each level together with games and ideas shared with parents in the final section of each lesson. Benefits of Studying Piano for the Music Makers Class: Piano study with peers in a group setting nurtures the musician inside each child in the most positive setting for children this age – with each other. It helps children learn from each other and overcome performance anxiety. Most importantly, group study keeps the joy in making music! Music touches all spheres of development:
Note To Parents: You will love Musikgarten! There is no other music learning method that can foster the enjoyment of music, friendship between children, and family togetherness like Musikgarten. Making music with others requires self-discipline and cooperation, as well as concentration and multi-track listening. When working together, childhood musicians can learn more expediently and completely, while having more fun at the same time. Moreover, a child’s excitement about learning and performing keeps them involved in making music long after the lessons stop! |
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