Curriculum
Through songs, stories, rhymes and dance, The Music Train's curriculum explores music concepts such as dynamics, pitch, rhythm, timbre, improvisation, tempo and melody as well as exposure to many styles and genres of music. We support all personalities and learning styles and believe the language of music can best be learned and enjoyed in an experiential, not performance, based setting.
By focusing on whole child development, The Music Train helps build physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills while nurturing creativity and imagination. Each child has the ability to sing in tune and keep accurate rhythm and The Music Train classes provide experiences that lay down the foundation for musical learning and growth. It’s also a great way to make new friends, adults and kids alike. All aboard!
Sessions
Classes are offered in 10-week sessions for Fall, Winter and Spring, 5 weeks in summer and a 3 week Holiday session in December. 45 minutes long & include sing-a-longs: hands on time with a variety of instruments; tonal and rhythm patterns; structured & free dance; rhymes and lullabies; creative movement; prop play with scarves, ribbons, balls and parachutes; rhythmic reading.
Themes
Eight collections all together, so you can take classes for over 2 years with new material each time! Each session has a new musical theme centered around a different genre of music including Swingin’ Jazz, Classical, Irish Folk n’ Fiddle, Latin/Salsa, Bluegrass & Americana, Rock 'n Roll, World/African and Summer Songs.
CD’s
Each session comes with a CD, of songs and rhymes used in classes, to reinforce musical play, singing and dancing at home and in the car! Includes original songs and recordings by Anya Thomson as well as guest artists, both local and national.
PRICING
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