music - Henry Street Settlement
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES<br />
EARLY CHILDHOOD<br />
CLASSES<br />
DANCE<br />
CREATIVE MOVEMENT<br />
In this introduction to dance, young children<br />
develop an understanding of the connection<br />
between rhythm and <strong>music</strong> in relation to<br />
movement, as well as an awareness and<br />
control of their bodies. Children learn to<br />
follow leaders, basic movement, listening<br />
skills, and creative expression.<br />
Ages 2–3: Thursdays, 9:15–10 am; $175<br />
Ages 3–5: Thursdays, 10:15–11 am; $175<br />
Ages 3–5: Saturdays, 9:15–10 am; $175<br />
MUSIC<br />
SING ME A SONG<br />
Charlie the Lion and his puppet friends sing<br />
songs from around the world and invite the<br />
children to move to the <strong>music</strong>. In addition,<br />
storytelling is incorporated into the class<br />
lessons to help stimulate visual, aural, and<br />
mental sensors. The children play basic<br />
percussion instruments such as small drums,<br />
bells, and egg shakers to explore different<br />
rhythms and sounds. This class is for both<br />
child and parent (or supervising adult).<br />
Ages 10 months–1.5 years<br />
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 am; $320 per semester<br />
MUSIC MAKES ME SMILE<br />
Singing, listening, and moving to <strong>music</strong> in different<br />
moods help the children learn how to<br />
express themselves. They also develop muscular<br />
coordination and listening skills. Basic<br />
percussion instruments such as small drums,<br />
finger cymbals, and maracas are played to<br />
explore simple rhythm patterns. Popular children<br />
songs are learned for singing and playing<br />
along with instruments. This class is for<br />
both child and parent (or supervising adult).<br />
Ages 1.5–3 years: Tuesdays, 11–11:45 am &<br />
Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 am; $320 per semester<br />
LOVING MUSIC<br />
Listening and moving to <strong>music</strong> helps the<br />
child understand spatial concepts and<br />
improve muscular coordination. Singing and<br />
playing basic percussion instruments such as<br />
drums, sticks, cow bells, triangles, and wood<br />
blocks are used to explore different rhythms.<br />
Repertoire includes songs from around the<br />
world and <strong>music</strong>al theater. Children attend<br />
by themselves.<br />
Ages 3–4 years: Tuesdays, 11:30 am–12:15 pm &<br />
Saturdays, 10:45–11:30 am; $320 per semester<br />
THEATER<br />
CREATIVE DRAMATICS<br />
Children participate in theater games to<br />
build self and group awareness by hearing<br />
stories read aloud and then acting them<br />
out. Children also create their own plays,<br />
learn songs, and begin to move creatively.<br />
Children attend class by themselves.<br />
Ages 3–5: Fridays, 9:30–10:15 am &<br />
10:30–11:15 am; $175<br />
VISUAL ARTS<br />
TODDLER ART & PLAY<br />
Children explore paint, collage, and clay<br />
along with singing and movement that<br />
fosters learning and acquaints parents<br />
and caretakers with the visual arts as an<br />
important part of development for young<br />
children. For a child accompanied by a<br />
parent or caretaker.<br />
R<br />
&<br />
Ages 2–3 (with one parent or caretaker)<br />
Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 am or Wednesdays,<br />
10:30–11:15 am<br />
$240 for 16 sessions ($90 per additional child)<br />
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