Early Childhood Music

A child's musical education begins with the melody and rhythm of the parent's voice. It continues with the support of family and school as voice, body, and spirit begin to respond to and create music. Community Music School classes foster the development and refinement of general musical ability by providing an environment that is rich in the language of music. The activities learned in class are easily repeated at home, thus nurturing basic skills, strengthening the musical bond between child and caregiver, and building support for the future study of an instrument.
 

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Music for the Very Young
(birth – 5 years; classes grouped by age)
Form a learning team with your child as you explore rhythm and melody in fun classes that feature age-appropriate songs, games, and activities designed to give experience with basic musical concepts. This hands-on class utilizes traditional, folk, and percussion instruments. Classes are grouped by age and for child and parent/caregiver pairs. No siblings, please.
Class Enrollment: minimum 5 students, maximum 8 students

Music for the Very Young- Siblings (1-5 years)
This family class encourages siblings to have fun singing, playing instruments, and sharing musical activities. Class is for a parent/caregiver and two children of different ages (not appropriate for twins under the age of 2). 
Class Enrollment: minimum 6 students, maximum 8 students

Music & Movement (4-5 years)
This class provides the opportunity for your child to develop coordination, personal awareness, and self-expression through imaginative movement to music. Children participate independently of their caregivers.
Class Enrollment: minimum 5 students, maximum 8 students

Fall 2023: 9-Week Session

Instructor: Nell Buchman
Location: Studio 14, Lawrence Community Music School (lower level)
Cancellation Policy: A 50% refund is given prior to the first class; no refund is given after class begins.

SCHEDULE: WEEKLY, 30-MINUTE CLASSES

Tuesdays: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14*
Thursdays: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16*
Sundays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19*
* Make-up in case of teacher illness.

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