Music Makers at Home and Around the World

(from age 4)

Spring Term 2014

Feburary 3 – June 7

NOTE:  You can join any Musikgarten class in progress with the exception of the keyboard classes.  When you join in progress, tuition is prorated to the number of classes you take.

In Music Makers, Musikgarten continues to layer on additional skills at an appropriate pace. Students will learn to sing with increased accuracy, range, and repertoire, listen to sounds in an increasingly complex context and distinguish the sounds of individual instruments. They’ll also learn to play various patterns, as well as steady beat accompaniments on a variety of rhythm instruments.

In part I, Music Makers: At Home in the World¸ children are engaged in activities that establish a solid music-making foundation. This class focuses on childrens’ fascination with nature and develops a love of instruments. Students will be introduced to the sounds of orchestral instruments individually, and then in the context of an ensemble. Such a listening foundation will lead to long-term success with music reading in future classes.

In part II, Music Makers: Around the World, your child will explore the music of the British Isles, Germany, and our own Amerindian and African-American music heritage. Children will learn songs, dances, stories, rituals, and customs of these cultures to help them understand others around the world.

Why Music Makers?

• Builds symbolic thinking, concentration, memory and self-expression.
• Develops skills needed for a successful journey toward life-long instrument playing and musicianship.
• Makes the transition to piano or other music lessons comfortable and inviting.

Payment, either in full or the first of 2 payments or monthly payments, is due at the time of registration.  The Sonor Soprano Glockenspiel used in this class is a one-time purchase for first-time students only.  The children will use the glockenspiel throughout their time in these Music Makers classes.

Rate 17 weeks:

In full: $412.50 (includes materials and Sonor Soprano Glockenspiel [1-time purchase]) + $17 registration fee

2-payments: $174.25/each payment + $89 (add to first payment, for materials and Sonor Soprano Glockenspiel [1-time purchase], registration and payment plan fees).  Deduct $32 if you’ve already purchased a glockenspiel.

5-monthly payments: $69.70/each payment + $89 (add to first payment, for materials and Sonor Soprano Glockenspiel [1-time purchase], registration and payment plan fees).  Deduct $32 if you’ve already purchased a glockenspiel.

Musikgarten schedules are subject to change based on enrollment.

Scholarship applications are due by 5pm Friday, December 20.

Sibling and Visitor Guidelines   Note:  Updated guidelines and sibling rates coming soon.

Questions? CMS E-mail or 612-618-0219
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