Develop
your child’s mind and spirit in this enjoyable and social
class of singing, chanting, moving, and playing of simple percussion
instruments. Music First classes are based on the Gordon Music
Learning Theory, that music is learned the way language is learned,
through total immersion and experimentation. These classes will
give your child a jumpstart in their musical development, and
promote a high musical aptitude (the ability to learn music),
so music will come much more easily to them in the future, and
be an enjoyable part of their lives. Affiliated with Michigan
State University.
Fall
and Winter semesters:
11 weeks, plus an orientation session for parents explaining Gordon
Music Learning Theory and what parents can expect from the classes.
The last class includes an evaluation report of your child’s
musical development. A CD of class songs is provided.
Spring
and Summer semesters: 6 weeks, no orientation or evaluation.
Class
Levels:
Infant/Toddler
(birth to 3 years) and Preschool (3-5 years)
Children experience a wide variety of tonalities and meter through
movement, singing, and playing of simple percussion instruments
in a relaxed environment. Parents or other caregivers are required
to participate. Class size limit: 10
Transitional (ages 5-7, based on musical readiness)
Instructor recommendation is required. Focuses more on music theory
and correct responses. Parents or other caregivers not required
to attend. Class size limit: 6
Tuition
Fall or Winter (11 weeks) $107.25
Spring or Summer (6 weeks) $58.50
20% off siblings enrolled in Music First classes
Registration
and Class Calendar:
Spring
session
Register March 11 through semester
Classes Apr 14 - May 23 [6 weeks]
Summer
session
Register May 5 through semester
Classes Jun 2-Jul 18 [6weeks]
Classes subject to enrollment
Visit
our registration page for more
information on registering for Music First music classes.