Musicians & Artists program

KindermusikbySally offers programs to nurture your young Musician & Artist.

Preparation, prerequisite, placement is done in Kindermusik’s Level 3&4 classes (for ages 3-5 or 4-6). I offer age specific L3,4,5 classes and special L3&4 family class (2-5 yos available for families with younger siblings or needing caregiver support). All of these classes prepare for the musician & artist programs. It can take 1 term to 3 years to prepare for the Musician & Artist program depending on your child’s development and needs. Caregivers are always welcome to stay and observe classes, caregivers may be required to stay if child needs the support and in family classes/activities.

#kindermusikmusicians curriculum is a 2 year program for children starting at age 5-8 yos. Designed to create a foundation for future Music & Arts study including traditional lessons and ensembles. Musicians overview

https://www.kindermusik.com/families/class-options/musicians

#discoverymeadowstudio has extensions and classes that incorporate visual arts, theater & instruments for children upto 10 years old.

Kindermusik teaches the way children learn - with movement, play, exploration; in social situations with family & friends. As the children develop & mature we integrate group coordination, reading & writing.

Creative development in music & arts includes a variety of instruments including #voice #keyboard #piano #stringinstruments (like ukulele & dulcimer) #windinstruments (like recorder, harmonica ) #percussion (glockenspiel, drums, shakers, bells, and more).

Video example of using percussion https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFWHpdvqMLz/?igsh=MWlmc3QwNGdiZ3Uwcw==

Includes learning theory, notation, improvisation, ensemble, storytelling, history/genres, and more. Curriculum designed by a leader in early childhood music education, taught by a specialist in early childhood arts & an accredited educator.

More pictures from KindermusikbySally class using instruments, manipulatives, and even art to understand musical concepts https://www.instagram.com/p/CxJ1J5WtFnv/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Video example working on auditory discrimination (musical ear) & theory https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvvlT8TgQTU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

In class with others at their age/level & with the love & support of their families & friends they learn rituals, cooperation, boundaries, class structure. We utilize a child's bond with family by including the family at pick up AND provide home activities & tools designed to provide practice of skills (& fun) at home with family.

See an example of using dance to learn pattern recognition https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0XjSJpREto/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

There will also be opportunities for children to share & expand on their particular creative spark/interest… voice, movement, storytelling, instrument, art.

Also available extentions and instruction in visuals arts or a particular instruments. Visuals can include prop making, murals, sculpture/constructs, variety of media. I can provide basic extentions/lessons in voice, keyboard/piano, ukulele, recorder.

Each term #kindermusikbysally includes family fun special events. And in the spring & fall we add a low stress presentation where the class invites family & friends to see what they've learned in class. I like to describe these presentations as similar to an old fashioned backyard play where the children are guided by me to produce and tell a story using the themes & skills from that season. The children will share their favorite activities, music, and even help create props & a story. (See pictures below which include making instruments & props, ensemble play, story telling with puppets & movement & music- inspired by classical, folk, & modern composers/artists )

Video showing props & masks made for a past presentation at DiscoveryMeadowStudio https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6wFASDqeaA/?igsh=NDVmMndta3BwNjBr

I do not post many videos or pictures of actual events to respect parent/child privacy but here are some pictures from past events…

Class placement requires

either Level 4 prerequisite OR consultation for placement.

Videos showing movement & connection to help with focus https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxwVVfxRc8H/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

To see current schedule in Cibolo, Schertz, NewBraunfels TX click link below- pick one of our locations, and then look for Level 3 or 4 or Muscians & Artist group (listed under catigories… Family w/ PreK & older, lesson drop off) https://kmbysallydancy.kindermusik.com/findaclass

Materials specifically for Musicians include a book, work sheets, game pieces with musical scores, theory, history, games. Digital streaming access is also included (4 months per term of your child's Level ) of music, books, and games/activities. A backpack to hold class supplies. One Instrument per term- glockenspiel comes with first year and the recorder the second year, the other 2 terms a percussion instrument of your choice. Note: Both keyboard and basic strumming/noting string skills will also be covered in class with class instruments. (Keyboards & ukuleles are not provided for every child to keep. If child has their own uke they are welcome to bring it to class - basic instruction in class will be compatible).

In prerequisite Level 3,4 classes include a backpack, lesson sheets to take home, and a story book & percussion instrument to keep. These classes also have digital materials streaming on the app. Lesson books are also available for families that prefer them to the digital streaming or for homeschoolers looking for more detailed AtHome direction. Here are examples of some of the instruments for the prerequisites classes..

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