Early Childhood Music Education
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PLAY THE INSTRUMENT (4&5 years) Teachers help prepare young students for playing piano, violin, cello, and recorder, and then give them introductory lessons as a group. Percussion instruments are studied initially (drums, shakers and xylophones) and create the foundation for understanding basic music concepts pertaining to dynamics, rhythm, and melody. Students experience the size, shape, and timbre of each instrument, and explore how to produce their own sound. A head teacher and a pianist are joined by instrumental faculty. Lessons incorporate Suzuki preparatory exercises along with materials that utilize specially sized "cherub" violins, and personalized charts. Singing and movement are an integral part of each music-filled class. This course is designed to build confidence and readiness for individual instruction.*
* Instrument usage fee for group class is $150 per student for the 30 week program. |
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