About the class

Our journey continues in the last level of our program.  Children continue their musical foundation by learning the concepts, language, notation, and vocabulary of music, as well as music from around the world.  Over the course of year 2 your child will continue to explore rhythm and musical symbols, engage in activities that focus on singing and vocal development, and practice playing songs on the glockenspiel, two-string dulcimer, and recorder. Classes are 60 minutes in length, and parents are invited to participate in the final activities. Kindermusik home materials allow your family to continue the learning and fun at home with books, CDs, instruments, and more.

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ACTIVITIES

• Learning how to understand music notation and play the glockenspiel, as well as the dulcimer, and the recorder

• Experiencing steady beat, meter, and rhythm through listening to music, moving, singing, playing instruments, and reading and writing music notation

• Learning new music concepts through listening, moving, singing, game-playing, visuals, and imaginative play

• Listening to music and sound with an analytical ear and paying close attention to pitch variation and timbre between specific instruments

• Developing their speaking and singing voices through listening, imitating, and exploring

• Participating in a variety of ensemble experiences, including instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, and group dancing

SKILLS & BENEFITS

• Ability to read traditional and non-traditional music notation

• Growing ability to extend what has been learned in one context to a new context

• Awareness of steady beat, meter, and rhythm, essential musicianship skills with ties to physical development and coordination

• Development of self-confidence, musicianship, collaboration, and creativity through teamwork, peer interaction and communication

• Ability to distinguish specific sounds within words and increased awareness of the rhythmic structure of language and developing speaking, reading, and listening skills 

• Understanding of music reading, beat competence, expressive movement, singing, instrument playing, and ensemble participation, skills that are beneficial in fields of study that involve problem-solving, creativity, coordination, persistence, fine-motor capabilities, and team participation

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