Music Center
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music first

Give your child a head start

MUSIC FIRST helps your child

* Develop early literacy and language skills

*Acquire reasoning and early math skills

*Cultivate a lifelong love of music

* Increase self-control

What is music first?

Develop your child’s mind and spirit in this enjoyable and social class of singing, chanting, moving, and playing of simple percussion instruments. These classes will give your child a jumpstart in their musical development, so music will come much more easily to them in the future, and be an enjoyable part of their lives.

Fall and Winter semesters: 12 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

Fees
Fall or Winter (12 weeks) $110.00
Spring or Summer (6 weeks) $60.00
20% off siblings enrolled in Music First classes

Registration and Class Calendar:

Summer 2010
June 14-July 23
Register May 3 through semester

Fall 2010
September 13-December 10, 11 weeks
Free caregivers only orientation week of September 7

Classes subject to enrollment

Music First is offered at the Battle Creek and Marshall Campuses, and new this spring, in Albion at Kids 'n' Stuff Children's Museum (register through Marshall)

 

Materials:

Battle Creek classes are taught by a certified Gordon Music Learning Theory instructor, with no home materials needed.

Marshall/Albion classes are taught by a certified Musikgarten instructor, who recommends purchase of optional home materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 Contact Us

Nancy Brown, Director
269.963.1911 x 2502
nbrown@musiccenterscmi.com

Carol Adler, Battle Creek Coordinator
269.963.1911 x 2585
cadler@musiccenterscmi.com

Steve Youngs, Hastings Coordinator
269.948.9441
syoungs@musiccenterscmi.com

Kathleen Warriner, Marshall Coordinator
269.781.8256
kwarriner@musiccenterscmi.com

 Registration and Class Calendar
Summer 2010 June 14-July 23

Fall 2010 Sep 13-Dec 10

Registration Form