Kindermusik for
the Young Child provides the essential building blocks for future formal
musical training. In this 2-year, 4-semester curriculum, students explore many
facets of the musical experience - speaking, singing, listening, playing
instruments, as well as learning about reading and writing music. As the
capstone to the child's Kindermusik journey, Young
Child broadens and deepens the child's introduction to the fulfillment and
excitement of musicianship.
Provides exposure to
other cultures: Each Young Child semester focuses on multicultural music, art and games. Additionally, Young Child introduces favorite children's works, such as
Peter
and the Wolf, The Nutcracker, and The Magic Flute, so children build an early appreciation of
the arts. Children learn about the rudiments of ballet, jazz and tap dancing as
well as explore Mozart and other classical musicians.
Creates a student
community: Young Child keeps the same group of children together for
two years, creating an incredible student community.
Values group
experience before formal lessons: Once a child begins more formal music lessons, the group
dynamic disappears. With Young Child,
children are able to interact and build social skills.
Includes movement as a
key to learning: Movement, which is a central component in Young Child, provides a symbiotic relationship with music
and movement and music reinforce learning. With private music instruction, there is not usually a movement
component present, and 5- and 6-year-olds need movement to learn most
effectively.
Bridges the gap to private music lessons: At ages 5-7, many children are still not
ready for formal music lessons. Young Child provides a perfect transition before more formal music
instruction. Many piano teachers have said they can spot Kindermusik
kids right away!
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