Exploring and Discovering Music - Spring
Group ClassFY24 - Yearlong 23/24|#31200
Feb 3, 2024 - May 25, 2024
Age at least 4 yrs but less than 6 yrs, Mixed
Group Classes - Yearlong
Activity locationDC CAMPUS - NW
Description
This class explores music through games, movement, and instrument discovery. Using songs and musical games, children expand their musical vocabulary, pitch matching, and rhythmic abilities while developing their listening skills, concentration, and sense of timing. Each class provides a variety of age-appropriate musical activities that foster cognitive, physical, and social skills.
Class activities and benefits include:
For more information, please contact Abby Cohen, First Music Program Coordinator, at aschoenborn@levinemusic.org or Glenn Sewell, Director of Group Instruction, at gsewell@levinemusic.org.
Class activities and benefits include:
- Development of pitch matching skills through basic solo singing and singing games
- Development of rhythmic skills including beat, meter, tempo and durational patterns
- Exploration and improvisation using Orff instruments (pitched and un-pitched percussion instruments)
- Expanded knowledge of musical instruments and instrument families
- Development of social skills and cooperation through group activities such as dancing, playing and musical stories
- Expanded repertoire of simple songs and musical games
Please note: All classes consist of 45 minutes of instructional time followed by 15 minutes of Community Time to talk with our expert teachers, ask questions about music and child development, meet other families, and provide social time for children. Students must be age 4 or 5 as of September 2023. This class takes place without a caregiver present.
Activity meeting dates
Feb 3, 2024 - May 25, 2024
Sat11:00 AM - Noon
Jun 1, 2024
Sat12:01 AM - 1:00 AM
Instructor
Abby Cohen
aschoenborn@levinemusic.org
Gabriela Cohen
GCohen@levinemusic.org
(202) 686-8000
More Information
SupervisorAbby Cohen
Number of sessions16
DepartmentFirst Music
SkillEarly Childhood
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