MARITIME CONSERVATORY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Kindermusik
Welcome to Kindermusik!
Experience the power and joy of music-making with your child
Kindermusik is an experience for parents & guardians to share with their children, creating and absorbing music in a fun and nurturing environment. Classes are organized into five stages, beginning with the earliest of infants through to young children of 5-7 years old.
Our programs focus on process rather than performance, thus nurturing the total development of children. This child-centered approach is carefully structured to reflect your child’s age and developmental stage. Kindermusik is an inclusion program, and instructors are happy to work with you to provide any accommodations your child may need. By encouraging children’s creative and musical development, Kindermusik builds a foundation for further music study.
Kindermusik is practiced internationally, with curricula designed by experts in the fields of Early Childhood Music Education and Child Development with an aim to recognize and celebrate the potential in every child, working to enhance knowledge, confidence and enthusiasm for learning through the power of music-making.
Register today to secure a spot for your child in one of our many Kindermusik programs, and scroll down to find full program descriptions for the coming year!
Village, for Ages 0-18 Months
Multiple level musical and sensory activities stimulate your baby’s development and provide caregivers with an affirming environment where you can share and connect with your baby and other families.
This is a 45-minute weekly session, with adult participation during the entire class.
Instructors: Nicole Anaka (NA) and Susannë Brown (SB) | Curriculum: Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce and The Rhythm of My Day
Times:
Tuesday – 1:00pm (SB)
Wednesday – 11:00am (NA)
Thursday – 10:00am (NA)
Friday – 11:00am (NA)
Saturday – 9:00am (NA)
Materials Include:
- Complete digital access to level-specific music, books, and activities via my.kindermusik.com and the free Kindermusik app while you are currently enrolled in a class, and a “Best Of” level album once class ends.
- Two board books
Our Time, for Ages 18 Months - 3.5 Years
In this exciting curriculum, caregivers and children enjoy a bonding experience through the joys of singing, listening, movement, children’s literature, and playing rhythm instruments.
This is a 45-minute weekly session, with adult participation during the entire class.
Instructors: Nicole Anaka (NA) and Susannë Brown (SB) | Curriculum: Fiddle-dee-dee
Times:
Tuesday – 9:30am (SB)
Thursday – 11:00am (NA)
Friday – 9:30am (SB)
Saturday – 10:00am (NA)
Saturday – 11:00am (SB)
Materials Include:
- Complete digital access to level-specific music, books, and activities via my.kindermusik.com and the free Kindermusik app while you are currently enrolled in a class, and a “Best Of” level album once class ends.
- Two books and a home activity book with song lyrics, poems and activities related to the curriculum.Monday
Imagine That!, for Ages 3-5 Years
For the 3 and 4 year-old child, imagination is everything! Imagine That! captures the child’s attention, nurtures their creativity and individuality, and enhances their overall learning process. This is accomplished through a blend of music, singing, movement, literature, and imaginative play.
This is a 45 minute weekly session, with caregiver participation for the final 15 minutes.
Instructors: Susannë Brown (SB) | Curriculum: Cities!
Times:
Saturday – 9:00am (SB)
Materials Include:
- Complete digital access to level-specific music, books, and activities via my.kindermusik.com and the free Kindermusik app while you are currently enrolled in a class, and a “Best Of” level album once class ends.
- Two books and a family activity book with song lyrics, poems and activities related to the curriculum.
Young Child, for Ages 5-7 Years
Kindermusik for the Young Child is a pressure-free small-group class where children can develop a strong musical foundation by learning the concepts, language, notation, and vocabulary of music and its greatest composers. Each class is comprised of singing, creative movement and speech, listening, and playing instruments, including the glockenspiel, recorder, and dulcimer. This course is sequential; children complete Young Child 1 before registering for Young Child 2, etc.
This is a 60 minute weekly class, with caregiver participation for the final 15-20 minutes.
Instructor: Susannë Brown | Curriculum: Semester 2
Times:
Saturday – 10:00am (SB)
Materials Include:
- Child’s Home CD
- Family Songbook
- Children’s Folder
- Activity Pages
- Games Bag
- Carry Bag
- Glockenspiel with mallets
Wiggle and Grow Mixed Age, For ages 0-5
Mixed age classes bring together children ages 0-5, providing a dynamic and integrated learning experience for everyone. Singing, movement, listening activities, story time, and instrument play make up the Wiggle and Grow Mixed Age class experience. Each child is supported to participate at their own developmental level, encouraged by the loving presence of parents, caregivers, and even siblings!
This is a 45-minute weekly class, with adult participation during the entire class.
Instructors: Nicole Anaka (NA) | Curriculum: Go, Go, Go! and Time for Lunch
Times:
Wednesday – 10:00am (NA)
Saturday – 11:00am (NA)
Materials Include:
- Complete digital access to level-specific music, books, and activities via my.kindermusik.com and the free Kindermusik app while you are currently enrolled in a class, and a “Best Of” level album once class ends.
- Two home activity books with song lyrics, poems and activities related to the curriculum. The home activity books also include the stories for each unit.