Early Childhood
FOSTERING CREATIVITY, NURTURING DEVELOPMENT
The Conservatory Early Childhood Program is a sequential continuum of classes that allow each child to develop at his or her own pace. Child-centered and based on active involvement in making and responding to music, progression through classes is determined by the child. Classes are designed to be repeated in order to reinforce musical concepts in the context of new songs, improvisations, and activities that offer challenge and variety.
TAKE FIVE (child with or without caregiver)
Take Five is a playful introduction to music skills for young children. The focus of the class is note-reading and ensemble skills through the playing of piano, Orff instruments, and singing. Children will be actively engaged in making music, providing a foundation of musical skills as a prelude to more formal instruction.
Take Five is designed to take children beyond early childhood into activities that require more attention and focus.
Ages: 4 - 6 years
Instructor: Sandy Waterman
6 weeks/45 minutes. Class limit: 8
End Time: 11:45 am
INTRO TO THE KEYBOARD (Child with or without Parent)
Intro to the Keyboard prepares a child for a lifetime of piano study incorporating
distinct yet closely related concepts fundamental to musicianship. Children will learn music basics through movement and singing, building good piano technique, early note-reading skills, and exposure to piano repertoire through active listening and introductory keyboard experiences.
Ages: Kindergarten to First Grade
Instructor: Sandy Waterman
6 sessions/ 45 minutes Class limit: 8
End Time: 11:00 am
MULTI-AGE MUSIC (with or without caregiver)
General music, singing, and instruments for a multi-age group.
Instructor: Sandy Waterman
Ages: Birth to 5 years
6 sessions/ 45 minutes
End Time: 10:15 am
EARLY YEARS- (child with caregiver) Wednesday
Join the fun with your child in musical play and exploration activities: singing, dancing, playing simple instruments. Your child will discover musical concepts with supportive adult models in a relaxed, playful environment. Let your child engage in musical activity for the first time
Ages: 18 -36 months
Instructor: Kora Boisvert
8 weeks/45 minutes. Class Limit: 8
MUSICAL FOOTPRINTS (child with caregiver)
The fundamentals of basic musicianship develop naturally in the context of songs, rhymes, improvisation, and movement exploration. Your child will develop confidence, music skills, and familiarity with music symbols.
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Instructor: Kora Boisvert
8 weeks/45 minutes. Class Limit: 8
End Time: 11:15 am
MUSICAL EXPLORERS (Child with or without parent)
In this multiple-age class, we will explore musical movement and instruments in large and small groups. Musical Explorers is perfect for siblings as well as children who need a little more time with their caregiver. Come prepared to dance, twist, play and sing!
Ages: 3 to 6 years
Instructor: Kora Boisvert
8 sessions/ 45 minutes Class limit: 8
End Time: 9:45 am
EARLY YEARS- (child with caregiver) Saturday
Join the fun with your child in musical play and exploration activities: singing, dancing, playing simple instruments. Your child will discover musical concepts with supportive adult models in a relaxed, playful environment. Let your child engage in musical activity for the first time
Ages: 18 -36 months
Instructor: Kathy Lee
8 weeks/45 minutes. Class Limit: 8
End Time: 11:00 am
