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Circle of Music neW!
for Families
Ages 18 mos–4 yrs $175/10 wks
Singing, creative movement & musical games that you
can enjoy as a family. Have fun building skills & playing
rhythm instruments. learn beginning music skills that
you and your children can share throughout your daily
activities.
40205 Sept 11-Nov 13 Tue, 10-10:45 am Christina Stein
40206 Sept 16-Nov 18 Sun, 10-10:45 am Mirna Saab
Music Around the World
Ages 2–5 yrs $175/10 wks
Explore music from different cultures as part of this fun,
interactive class. Build skills through singing, creative
movement, games & rhythm instrument exploration.
40207 Sept 14-Nov 16 Fri, 9-9:45 am Mirna Saab
Creative Music Makers –
The Season of Music
Ages 3–5 yrs $175/10 wks
Preschool children have fun & build skills through
singing, listening, playing percussion instruments,
creative movement & games. Basic melodic & rhythmic
concepts are all part of this fun, interactive class.
40208 Sept 12-Nov 14 Wed, 10:30-11:15 am Chaia May
40209 Sept 15-Nov 17 Sat, 11:30 am-12:15 pm Daniel Garcia
40210 Sept 16-Nov 18 Sun, 11-11:45 am Mirna Saab
instrument
Samplers
Are Back!
See pg 9
Our Preschool musiC Faculty - In Their Own Words
dawn Walker
Program Coordinator & Music Teacher
“My background includes classes in Kodaly singing,
Kindermusik & Musikgarten. I have a Master of Music degree
with a classical music emphasis, & a vast knowledge of
American folk music. I like to incorporate all of these styles
in my classes, building skills through listening, singing,
movement & rhythmic games.”
daniel Garcia
“I have worked many years as an early childhood educator
& incorporate music into my daily curriculum with children
in the classroom. My educational background allows me to
bring a unique teaching style to my classes, incorporating
singing with guitar, musical games, movement & exploration
of rhythm instruments.”
Chaia may
“I have been teaching music & movement classes for the last
25 years throughout the Bay Area. My background includes
training as a teacher in Music Together, Baby Suzuki, Orff-
Shulwerk, voice, multiple dance forms, & coursework in early
childhood development.”
Musical Stepping Stones
Ages 3–5 yrs $175/10 wks
Children have fun learning basic music skills through
listening, singing, & playing percussion instruments.
Intro to reading basic music symbols & rhythmic
patterns are part of this fun class. Provides a stepping
stone to Do Re Mi classes (see pg 12)
40211 Sept 11-Nov 13 Tue, 11-11:45 am Christina Stein
40212 Sept 15-Nov 17 Sat, 9-9:45 am Mary Ellen Pense
Classics Fun & Fantasy
Ages 3–5 yrs $175/10 wks
Imagination comes alive in this fun intro to concepts
of melody, rhythm, notation, dynamics & tempos.
Exposure to music by Beethoven, Mozart, Copland
& other composers with props & surprises creates
memorable activities for young listeners. Develop a rich
awareness of sound & the emotional musical landscape
that you & your child will appreciate for years to come!
40213 Sept 10-Nov 12 Mon, 11:15-12 pm Chaia May
Music & Instrument neW!
Exploration
Ages 3–5 yrs $175/10 wks
Introduce your child to the most well-known musical
instruments in this hands-on, creative music class.
Children will listen to & try out guitar, violin, cello, piano,
flute, percussion, more. They will be introduced to basic
music concepts including note shapes, high & low, fast
& slow & more.
40214 Sept 17-Nov 19 Mon, 9:15 am -10 am Dawn Walker
See Art Classes on pgs 6-7 to take in conjunction
with Music Classes.
See Music Classes on pgs 12-13 also offered for 4-5 yrs :
do Re Mi; Fa So la; Creating Music,
intro to Suzuki violin
mary ellen pense
“In my past 25 years as a music educator, I have worked with
both preschool & school-aged children. My philosophy is
learning through play. Nursery rhymes, singing games, folk
songs & movement are the perfect way to teach concepts &
motivate learners. Both my Orff-Schulwerk training & Kodaly
Association membership support this approach.”
Christina stein
“I have a background in music from the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music. I have taught music & movement
to young children for several years, & also have a thorough
knowledge of brass instruments & music theory. I enjoy
exposing young children to the joys of music making!”
mirna saab
“I believe the natural instinct for music must be nurtured through
play that awakens joy in a child’s life. My classes incorporate
voice, guitar, movement, nature, a passion for foreign languages
& explorations of world rhythms. My background includes early
childhood music training, theater, dance, foreign languages
& Reggio Emilia workshops. I have had more than 10 years of
experience working with young children in music.”
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