MINIATURE MUSICIAN PROGRAM
Each phase of our "Miniature Musician" program, Mini Musicians,
Mini Mozarts, Mini Songsters, and Munchkin Theatre promotes integration of the stimulating arts of music, dance and drama as well as related language and visual arts. Our goal is to see each child grow through self-expression, self-realization and self-discipline. The uninhibited child's confidence and self-esteem develop in a positive direction when he or she is allowed to create, dream, show ideas and feelings in a nurturing and caring atmosphere. All our classes are designed to meet the needs of the whole child, emotionally, physically, socially and mentally.
Mini Musicians (Ages 4-5)
Children who have had a semester or less of Miniature Musicians will be grouped according to age and readiness. They will share in experiences of listening, singing, playing, movement, verbalizing and creating. Melody, rhythm and basic musical skills will be introduced. Youngsters will receive a hands on experience with Orff and other rhythm instruments. Children will learn the musical alphabet and beginning Kodaly Hand Signing. Inst. M&M Staff Wed. 11:00-11:50, Thu. 11:00-11;50 (Begins June 25 ). Cost $65/mo. One time $25 Materials Fee & $15 Registration.
Mini Mozarts (Ages 5-7)
Children must be ready mentally and emotionally to handle more complex musical concepts such as note reading, early sight singing, dexterity to play Orff and other rhythm instruments. The Recorder/Flute will be introduced.
Inst. M&M Staff 2:30-3:20 Tue. (Begins Fall 2008) Cost $65/mo. One time $25 Materials Fee & $15 Registration.
Mini Songsters (Ages 5-6)
See Miniature Musician Overview. The focus of this class will be classroom singing with an emphasis on age-appropriate group songs. Children will learn sight reading skills as well as hands-on Orff training. Instructor: M&M Staff Mon. 2:30-3:30 PM., Fri. 3:00-4:00 PM (Begins June 13). Additional classes will open up when other offerings are filled. Cost $65/mo. One time $25 Materials Fee & $15 Registration.
Mini Munchkin Theatre (Ages 5-6)
Class will focus on fun theatre games and activities to teach basic acting skills and will include: voice and dance movement training. Activities will focus on building confidence and self-esteem. Inst. M&M Staff. Wed. 3:00-3:50 PM (Begins June 18). Cost $65/mo. One time $25 Materials Fee & $15 Registration
Dance and fitness class for moms and toddlers.
Instructor: Becky Oates Fall, 2008 Cost $52/mo. & $15 Registration.
Designed to introduce the student to music and dance, to encourage the child to explore the basics of rhythm and movement through music improvisation, and to develop motor and social skills. Fall, 2008 Cost $52/mo. & $15 Registration.
Pre-Ballet: (ages 6-7)
Further preparation for classical ballet training through basic ballet positions and terminology combined with creative movement. Fall, 2008 Cost $52/mo. & $15 Registration.
