Kindermusik for the Young Child at Kindermusik Academy of Chesterfield, Clayton, Des Peres

Year One: Ages 5-6 years Year Two: Ages 6-7 years
14 Weeks One-hour classes
First week adult and child attend together
Subsequent weeks, adult (with siblings) attends last 10 minutes

Fall 2010 Schedule
Classes begin September 1 through December 15

	Wednesday	Wednesday
Chesterfield	Year 1, semester 1 5:15 - 6:00 pm	Year 2, semester 3 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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For your budding musician, Young Child provides a pressure-free, developmentally appropriate program where he or she can musically succeed before taking on more formal music instruction. In small, movement-oriented classes, your child develops their greatest instrument -- the voice -- while learning the symbols and vocabulary of music-making. Your child develops instrument-playing skills with the introduction of the glockenspiel, dulcimer		and recorder over a period of four semesters. Listening activities strengthen the ability to discern a variety of instruments and musical concepts. Through creative learning activities, your child begins to read music and to create musical compositions -- tangible accomplishments that instill positive emotions about his or her own musicality. Soon, a request of "Mom, I want to take piano" may delight you.

Through imaginative learning games, creative movement, singing and dancing, children begin to read music notation and rhythm, create their own compositions, and learn music theory. They'll discover orchestra instruments, and explore works by Mozart, Beethoven and Prokofiev (Peter and the Wolf.) Vocal skills, pitch and rhythm will flourish. The glockenspiel (a metal barred keyboard instrument) is played using newly learned note-reading skills as well as Suzuki ear training. Rhythm and ensemble-playing skills are developed joyfully through playing percussion instruments such as drums, tambourines, triangles, guiros and xylophones with storytelling and songs.


Glockenspiel, Year I, semesters 1 and 2	2-stringed Dulcimer Year TWO semester 3	Recorder with case Year TWO, semester 4

KINDERMUSIK for the YOUNG CHILD
At-Home Materials

Kindermusik for the Young Child At Home Materials include a personalized folder for home activities, weekly home activity handouts, an illustrated family songbook, a games bag, professionally recorded music on CD, a musical instrument*, and a sturdy purple logo canvas carry bag.

*Instrument varies, based on semester. Semester 1 & 2: glockenspiel;
Semester 3: Two-stringed Dulcimer; Semester 4: Recorder

A continuation of Year I, with more advanced music theory offered and music notation and rhythm-reading expanded. Introduction to the two-stringed dulcimer (first semester) and recorder (second semester) gives children the hands-on experience of both a stringed and wind instrument. Composers, famous orchestral pieces, orchestra instruments, and music from around the world are explored. This strong foundation of musical skills enables and motivates children to continue after Kindermusik with formal music lessons on an instrument, voice, or to pursue other musical endeavors.
Prerequisite: Young Child I, or basic (treble clef notes e' through d") musical notation reading, or the desire to learn quickly with some catch-up materials provided.

Research shows that music can make a big difference. Numerous studies have demonstrated positive links between a solid music education foundation and a whole host of areas of importance to children. What does ongoing musical training offer to young children beyond the music itself? According to the experts, here are a few of the benefits:

♫ Improved basic Kindergarten skills
♫ In general, higher IQ scores
♫ Enhanced language development and reading skills
♫ Improved listening skills
♫ Higher self-esteem
♫ A greater aptitude for personal expression and creativity
♫ Overall boost in academic achievement
♫ Better eye-hand coordination
♫ Enhanced abstract spatial abilities