Steppingstones Music, 3 - 4 yr. old (without parents)
July 7 - July 29, 2009
Give your child a comprehensive introduction to the language of music through Dalcroze Eurythmics offered at Concord Conservatory of Music. In Dalcroze Eurhythmics, the joy of moving the body fosters the learning of musical concepts such as beat, dynamics, durations, melodic direction, meter, form, and phrasing. In Stepping Stones, for 3-4 year olds, body movement is used to explore phrase, pitch, phrasing, accent, and all of the richness of music. Musical concepts are then presented in a visual manner, using a variety of visual aids to create a mental image of music in the child's brain. This will lead to musical notation. One of the focal points of this class is ear training and is a means to internalizing music; the instructor will often be heard saying "the music will tell you what to do." A wide range of songs are selected to guide the improvisation activities in the class, creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
"I started my daughter with the Early Childhood program at CCM this year. Her teacher, besides being great with kids, is a highly trained musician with a beautiful voice. I believe that's important for the little ones' impressionable ears. And my daughter loves it." --L.L.