I am so excited about this summer's class schedule! I've found myself laughing out loud as I've put together lesson plans and realized how much fun we're going to have. We'll use songs about trains and clocks to learn about rhythms and keeping a steady beat, we'll "explode" into action with drums and bells as we discuss dynamics, and we'll explore classical music with Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse.
In addition to a heavy emphasis on music (using the national music educational standards as a guide to exploring instruments, improvisation, composition, notation, and vocalization), this summer's curriculum will also cover the relationship between music and American folk history, classical composers, art, literature, and culture.
Every class will introduce 2 new songs, include a small snack related to the day's theme, and will include a take-home prop or handout (prepared by me in advance---no class time will be spent on crafts or props). Every student will be given a CD (home-made by me and computer-burned) at the beginning of the session that has recordings of all of that session's songs on it. (Please don't expect a professional recording job. This is for the fun of the kids and probably will never be a parent's most favorite thing to listen to.) :)
Every class will be held in my humble (and cluttered) home right here in Pleasant Valley. We'll use the "music" room heavily, where I have rhythm sticks, bells, drums, piano, 2 keyboards, 3 kids' guitars, flutes and recorders of all kinds, colored hand bells, drums, and a computer with speakers for all kinds of musical fun. Our class curriculum will take us on marching band parades through the front and back yards, and to quick snack breaks at the kitchen table.
Parents are welcome to attend class sessions with their children until they feel comfortable leaving them on their own. (If that means coming every week until the end of the session, I'm willing to be flexible. I will never fault anyone for being protective of their precious kiddos.)
This summer's class is open to children ages 3 to 8 and will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11am in two sessions. You may choose to enroll in one or both sessions. The first will run from June 2nd through June 23rd (4 weeks), and the second will run July 14th through August 11th (5 weeks). Tuition is $60 for Session 1 and $75 for Session 2. Or, if you choose to pay both sessions up front, the cost will be $120 ($15 off the combined tuition price). I will limit the class size to 12, expect payment for each session on the first day of the session, and I do not accept credit cards.
I am entertaining the idea of adding additional sessions either later in the day on Wednesdays or on another day of the week, depending on the demand.
Feel free to contact me at 307-214-5453 or stephanie.erickson@gmail.com with questions or to register.
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