MUSIKGARTEN is a curriculum that provides  goals, objectives and  materials appropriate for children from infant to age 9.  Musikgarten was developed by experts in early-childhood music.   Much attention is given to how children learn and how to nurture musical and general development.

The Music Preparatory will begin the fall semester with a limited offering of the Musikgarten curricula:

Music Makers: At Home in the World

Description: Part 1 of a sequential two-year program to give children solid music making foundation.

    * Training the ear.

    * Coordinating body and voice.

    * Establishing fundamental musical skills.

                           * Dramatizing folk tales.

Benefits to the Child:

- Establishes foundation for music literacy.
- Expands listening capabilities through introduction of orchestral instruments.
- Builds self-discipline and social skills through ensemble development.
- Promotes independent and group involvement.
- Builds skills that impact all academic learning.

Music Makers: Around the World

Part 2 of a sequential two-year program.

    * Singing, ear training, playing instruments, ensemble work and creative movement.

    * Children explore the music of cultures from around the world: Amerindian, African-American, British and German.

                    * More focus on writing and reading music.

Benefits to the Child:

Enhances cultural awareness.
- Advances listening, voice and body movement, as well as music literacy.
- Accentuates symbolic thinking, concentration, memory and self-expression.

Music Makers: At the Keyboard Year 1

Introductory method for groups of young beginners.

    * Features a variety of activities which lay the foundation for success at the keyboard.

    * Builds on songs children have come to love.
    *  Aural approach to music literacy provides a natural pathway to reading.

* Approaches music reading both aurally and visually.

Benefits to the Child:

 - Lays groundwork for keyboard success.
- Fosters excitement and pride in making music both independently and with others.
- Maintains holistic approach to music learning.

Free Demonstration Classes

Call to register 410 704 3248

Music Makers: At Home in the World
Tuition: $265/session
Materials: $86/yr.

MusikgartenMusic Makers: Around the World (5 & 6 years old)
Tuition: $265/session
Materials: $90/yr.
 

Music Makers: At the Keyboard (6 – 9 years old)
Tuition: $265/session
Materials: $97/yr.

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Last modified: 10/11/07