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at the beginning
Early childhood programs

A child’s first musical experience should blend easily into his or her familiar world of sound
discovery, imagination, and physical movement. Early childhood classes take place at the
Music School and in Music in the Community Initiative partnerships. They are carefully
designed to be age-appropriate, with the goal of developing inner hearing and rhythm, not
early instrumental skills. These active classes explore musical concepts through singing,
movement, and play. All classes are fully accessible for children of differing abilities.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT Heather Oberheim
Note that there are three semesters of Music & Movement — fall, winter,
and spring.

Move, Shake, & Sing (15-30 months)
Explore musical instruments, sing new songs, and dance. This class for
toddlers and their parents/care providers will engage children from head
to toe and keep everyone moving.

Drums & Fun (18 months-5 years) “Miss Heather’s classes not
This introduction to hand drumming is designed to teach rhythm and simple only gave my daughter
drumming skills using a variety of drums. Children will develop familiarity the foundation to grow
with songs as we repeat a number of the songs throughout the class. Once musically in the years to
our hands are done creating rhythm, we clear away the drums for a dance
party. Children will dance and explore rhythm using their entire body. come, but also gave me a
chance to get down on the
Bouncing Babies (5-18 months) floor and be silly and just
Join other parents/care providers as we introduce you and your baby to
developmentally appropriate music and movement fun that you can enjoy have fun with her!”
at home. We’ll bond, sing, play instruments, and dance while exploring a - Music & Movement parent
new theme each week.
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