Classes For Early Childhood
Intro to Dalcroze: Drop-In Class Package
In this class students will have the opportunity to begin developing sensitivity to dynamics and other concepts such as phrasing. Providing valuable building blocks toward further music studies, Dalcroze introduces students to music reading, composition, conducting, and ensemble playing.
Drop-in class option is available for families who cannot commit to a full semester’s week to week schedule and is looking for something more flexible. This is a package of 8 convenient drop in classes during the semester. Classes meet every Monday or Sunday at 10:00am with Aaron Butler, following our academic calendar. Registering for the full 17 week semester will allow for pedagogical consistency as well as a discounted tuition rate!
*This class requires a parent or caregiver in attendance.
What you will learn
Students are introduced to the music through storytelling, personal and physical experience. This is a hands on approach to music theory in which students can say, in Dalcroze’s own words, “I know, because I have experienced.”
CLASSES BY AGE GROUP
Find the class that best fits you and your little musician!
Ages 2-3 with Parent/Caregiver: Mondays 10:00-10:45am
Ages 2.5-3.5 with Parent/Caregiver: Sundays 10:00-10:45am
Physical Experience
Students begin by sequentially feeling, identifying, vocalizing, and visualizing music, and may also apply these experiences to instruments.
Music Theory
The basic building concepts of music will be studied such as tempo, melody, rhythm patterns, phrase, and meter.
Make Friends
Students will develop socialization skills and create new friendships.
MUSIC EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES
We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.
We offer Need-based financial assistance
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.
