Music for Young Children
MYC’s curriculum was created to build and sustain a wide and firm foundation in music education, appreciation and performance for young children. Our students not only learn how to play the piano and read music, but are also taught the other important elements (i.e. Sight-reading, composition and ensemble playing) that help create a solid, educated and well-balanced musician. The Conservatory is pleased to offer MYC with instructors Shoshanna Godber and Erica Skowron.
Sunrise
3 & 4 year olds
Sunrise is an exciting and innovative pre-school music & movement program. Stories, songs, and games guide children on their music journey with singing, rhythm and ear training. There are 3 blocks of 10 weeks, and classes are 45 minutes long. If students participate in all three blocks they learn the four basic rhythms (eighth, quarter, half and whole notes), melodic patterns, musical terms and beginner solfege. Read more…
Time: Thursdays 10:15-11:00am (with Shoshanna Godber)
OR
Fridays 3:15 - 4:00 pm (with Erica Skowron)
Cost: $158 per block plus $47 materials fee and a $10 annual registration fee.
Sunshine
4 & 5 year olds
Children are introduced to the notes on the piano and staff through stories, puppets and songs. Sunshine includes large muscle experiences in beat and rhythm as well as fine motor experiences in rhythm instrument ensemble playing. By the end of the first year, Sunshines are playing in C major and middle C positions on the piano and are reading from the music staff. Read more...
Sunbeams
5 & 6 Year olds
Children are introduced to the notes on the piano and staff through stories, puppets and songs. Although the focus is learning how to play the piano, classes also include singing, rhythm, composition, creative movement, ear training, sight reading, music history and theory. It also takes into account different learning styles by presenting the material through a multi-sensory approach. The best part of Music For Young Children is that it makes learning fun! Read more...
Moonbeams
7-9 Year olds
The older beginner program is designed to support the students’ growing sense of independence. Reading becomes the primary focus for gathering information, while the songs, ensembles and keyboard repertoire incorporate early piano literature, folk songs, technique and harmonization. Read more...
Cost:
$508.50/semester, $1017.00 for the full year or 9 monthly payments of $113/month
$222 Materials fee for level 1 students
Annual registration fee $35/student or $50/family
Time:
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Testimonials:
“Shoshanna is energetic and passionate about music. She is patient a great advocate for young children beginning their musical journey. She balances expectations with a supportive environment. Music for Young Children (MYC) is also a great experience, giving the children the gift of participation and camaraderie as they learn together.”
“Erica has a wonderful way with young children. Her gentle nature and kind personality put little ones at ease and her encouragement gives them the confidence to try new things.”
“We can't say enough good things about Music for Young Children. Shoshanna is an absolute gem and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn with her. Both my kids have gained valuable life long lessons about music, rhythm, note reading and of course piano! It's more than just piano lessons; the kids are truly learning to appreciate learning music and will have this as a building block for the rest of their lives.”