Musicians Year 2 (Pre-Piano)
6 years to 8 years
Kindermusik Musicians Year 2 is the final level in your child's Kindermusik journey and consists of the last two semesters! In the third semester, Appalachian music is a featured musical style. Using a two-stringed dulcimer, we will learn how to play. We’ll also explore rhythm concepts through dance with an introduction to the basic steps in jazz, ballet, and tap dances. Your Home Materials include activity cards and music that features recordings from Appalachia, African-America, and Native American music, as well as the Western Art music of the Nutcracker Suite.
In the fourth semester, we’ll introduce the recorder instrument. As your child is introduced to basic methods of playing simple melodic patterns and songs on this wind instrument, we’ll also incorporate the instruments, concepts, and songs from previous semesters. With a special emphasis on multicultural music, your child will learn to improvise and write music, as well as experience the musical styles of the Pacific Islands, Europe, and Africa; plus play special dances and children’s games from around the world, including Alpine dances, Mexico, and Ecuador.
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1 hour lesson once a week
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Studio setting or secure virtual classroom, with caregiver attending last 5-10 minutes
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Maximum 8 students
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Unlimited makeups while still enrolled
What to Expect
Music Concepts
Nurture your child's musical journey as they build upon their earlier learning experiences. Through engaging rhythm exercises, notation activities, and hands-on instrument exploration, they will deepen their understanding and appreciation of music. Each step will encourage creativity and self-expression, making their musical adventure both fun and educational.
Ensemble Experience
“Everybody ready?” Students participate in activities involving instrument ensembles, vocal ensembles, and group dancing.
Auditory Discrimination
Clear, flat, metallic, warm...children develop the ability to listen to music and sound while paying close attention to differences in pitch and the instrument timbre.
Instrument Play
Through their knowledge of music notation, children learn how to play the glockenspiel, dulcimer, and recorder.
What you'll learn
Language
Level 5 students can identify specific sounds in words and have an increased awareness of the rhythmic structure of language.
Physical Development
Through the awareness of steady beat, meter, and rhythm, Level 5 students develop coordination.
Music Notation
Children have the ability to read music notation and use it to play an instrument or sing.
School Readiness
The understanding of music concepts benefit in problem-solving, creativity, team participation, and more.
What You'll Love
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60-minute classes once a week
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Comfortable classroom setting with nearby waiting area for caregivers (who get to join in the fun during the last 5-10 minutes)
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Small Classes: Maximum 8 students
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Unlimited makeups while still enrolled
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Easy monthly billing
26-27 Academic Year
(Sept-Apr)
Year-Round Enrollment
$100 one-time enrollment fee per child for musicians instrument kit + $100 monthly tuition.
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Tuesdays at 5:30
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Saturdays at 9:15
