Eurhythmics I
Developed by Emile Jacques-Dalcroze at the turn of the century, Eurhythmics is designed to teach music to children through the "muscular sense," by teaching rhythmic movement of the whole body. Eurhythmics is particularly appropriate for young children because they naturally learn best by doing and experiencing. Children move together as a group with free movement expression in response to the musical events presented by the teacher. Eurhythmics classes emphasize individual expression and creativity. Children sing, play rhythm instruments, and are introduced to solfege syllables and ear-training.

3 to 4 year-olds
Day/Time:
Thursdays 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Thursdays 12:45-1:30 p.m.

4 to 5 year-olds
Day/Time:
Tuesdays 12:45-1:30 p.m.

Eurhythmics II
This class is for students who have already had a full year of Eurhythmics. The concepts introduced in the first year are revisited in greater depth with more challenging rhythmic and instrumental activities. Ensemble singing and playing are emphasized and rhythmic notation introduced.

4 to 5 year-olds Day/Time: 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Tuition for either level: $685

This class is designed for new piano students and those who may already be in lessons but would like further support with reading music and rhythmic notation. Simple five finger songs are taught with the emphasis on learning to read musical notation. The students will learn a new piece every week. The emphasis is on exposure to a variety of pieces while introducing melodic and rhythmic concepts.

8 to 10 year-olds
Day/Time: Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Tuition: $685

This class is designed to go beyond the Eurhythmics class and introduce the piano. The student learns the layout of the keyboard, musical alphabet, and simple five-finger songs by ear. Musical notation is introduced and improvisation emphasized. The class includes Eurhythmics aspects as well - musical games, songs, movement and rhythmic activities.

5 to 6 year-olds
Day/Time:
Tuesdays 1:30–2:15 p.m.
Wednesdays 1:15–2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays 3:15–4:00 p.m.

6 to 8 year-olds
Day/Time:
Wednesdays 4:00–4:45 p.m.

6 to 8 year-olds, Level II
Day/Time:
Wednesdays 4:45–5:30 p.m.

Tuition: $685

Marimba Magic® Musicianship training for 5- to 7-year-olds is an exciting hands-on introduction to musical skills. A small group of musically gifted and motivated students are chosen to be part of this ensemble. Students play written pieces from Marimba Magic Book I on beautiful marimbas (xylophones) and develop facility for the keyboard. Playing congo drums further enhances excellent rhythmic skills and right-left-hand coordination. Improvisation and composition is an integral part of the curriculum, with students developing an understanding of musical elements through their own explorations. Marimba Magic® II and III are sequential classes in which students play scales, transpose, improvise on chords, compose, and perform in an ensemble. The ensembles perform on stage.

Level I for 5 to 7 year-olds
Level II for 6 to 8 year-olds
Level III for 7 to 10 year-olds
Level IV for 8 to 10 year-olds

Tuition:
$725 (once a week)
$1,325 (twice a week)

Grades 1-3

Prelude Chorus is for children in first grade and up. The basics of singing and musicianship are taught through singing unison songs, rounds, chants, rhythm games and activity songs. No audition necessary.

Time:
Tuesdays, 3:30–4:15 p.m.

Tuition: $485

5 Years and Up

Suzuki Guitar is designed to teach children classical guitar technique and repertoire and is based on Shinichi Suzuki’s “mother tongue” method. Students learn with the help and encouragement of a parent by listening to tapes of the music being learned and attending weekly private lessons.

Tuition: Private instruction rate