Music Rhapsody Background
The richer the musical environment a child inhabits, the richer the brain network.
"Research shows that the early years are the most significant time in a human life. Music at a very young age has a dramatic impact on a child's BRAINPOWER." Donna Brink Fox, PHD, Eastman School of Music
The Music Rhapsody program, developed by internationally renowned music educator Lynn Kleiner, addresses each age and stage of childhood development. It meets your child exactly where he or she is - starting as young as 3 months! Beautiful, diverse songs, sing-able phrases, repetition with variety, the use of instruments, puppets, and visuals all foster the love of music in an exciting and creative environment. It is a program that, to its core, acknowledges and values the input and creativity of each and every child.
The Instrument Kits have earned acclaim from the Creative Child Magazine, Dove Foundation, National Parenting Center, Oppenheim Best Toy Awards, and the iParenting Media Awards, as well as endorsements from Kids First, REMO, and Alfred Publishing.
Babies Make Music
Ages 3 months to Walking Independently, with Adult
Class Length: 40 minutes
Classes run on a weekly schedule and you join a specific class time which is yours each week. Enrollment is possible at any time, pending availability.
Babies instinctively react to music! In these interactive Mommy (or Daddy, or Grandma!) and Me classes, you will learn delightful rhymes, lullabies, floor and lap games, action songs and dances that stimulate your baby’s natural response to music. Parents gather information each week on infant musical development and learn activities to share in class and use at home. More benefits: increases bonding with your baby and develops listening and motor skills. Also enhances language development and sense of balance and timing.
Each child will use a Green Instrument kit containing age appropriate instruments that will be used during class time. You may purchase a kit to own, use at home, and bring to class each week. New kits are $72.50, gently used kits are $50. You are also welcome to use a "visitor kit" if you are not ready to purchase your own.
The Green Kit contains:
- Maraca: Perfect for little hands, this small and durable maraca has a crisp clean sound that little ones will love!
- Colorful Scarf: Great for creative movement and dance, it is sure to bring smiles to all ages! See-through fabric makes this especially fun for little ones.
- Baby Tot Drum: Sure to be great fun as little children “beat” this durable and colorful rainbow covered drum with handle. It comes with a short rainbow mallet, too! It may be small but the quality is the same Remo quality that the big musicians play!
- Baby Tot Bell: Securely attached large silver bell cage and easy-to-grip handle. It is great for small hands and will jingle with every shake.
- CD for 1st Semester Lessons 1-20
Toddlers Make Music
Ages 1 and 2 years, with Adult
Class Length: 45 minutes
Up to 9 kids per class
Classes run on a weekly schedule and you join a specific class time which is yours each week. Enrollment is possible at any time, pending availability.
High-quality percussion instruments are used as well as puppets, stories and colorful props to make this a very special music time. More benefits: Repetition assists language development and memory, and improves coordination and timing. Helps little ones express their feelings productively, and develops their imagination and ability to focus.
Each child will use a Green Instrument kit containing age appropriate instruments that will be used during class time. You may purchase a kit to own, use at home, and bring to class each week. New kits are $72.50, gently used kits are $50. You are also welcome to use a "visitor kit" if you are not ready to purchase your own.
The Green Kit contains all of the instruments of the Green Kit, + Rhythm Sticks + Toddlers Make Music CD.
- Maraca: Perfect for little hands, this small and durable maraca has a crisp clean sound that little ones will love!
- Colorful Scarf: Great for creative movement and dance, it is sure to bring smiles to all ages! See-through fabric makes this especially fun for little ones.
- Baby Tot Drum: Sure to be great fun as little children “beat” this durable and colorful rainbow covered drum with handle. It comes with a short rainbow mallet, too! It may be small but the quality is the same Remo quality that the big musicians play!
- Baby Tot Bell: Securely attached large silver bell cage and easy-to-grip handle. It is great small hands and will jingle with every shake.
- Rhythm Sticks: A pair of hardwood sticks with a natural finish in a short length make it easy for young children to safely keep the beat and play rhythms. One stick is smooth and the other is ribbed so you can tap or make those fun snoring sounds, duck quacks or frog noises!
- CD for 1st Semester Lessons 1-20
Kids Make Music
Ages 3 and 4 years, with Adult
Class Length: 45 minutes
Up to 9 kids per class
Classes run on a weekly schedule and you join a specific class time which is yours each week. Enrollment is possible at any time, pending availability.
The young child and parent (or grandma, or nanny!) will sing, dance, and play instruments in this Mommy & Me class. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills. Concepts such as high and low, soft and loud, up and down are taught in a game-like atmosphere. Puppets, felts and props add to the special music making experience. More benefits: improves coordination; through movement and playing, a sense of timing, phrase, and form is developed; while the class further enhances their imagination and ability to focus, and increases self-confidence.
Each child will use a Blue Instrument kit containing age appropriate instruments that will be used during class time. You may purchase a kit to own, use at home, and bring to class each week. New kits are $72.50, gently used kits are $50. You are also welcome to use a "visitor kit" if you are not ready to purchase your own.
The Blue Kit contains:
- Bells: Four large nickel silver bells are secured on heavy fabric for maximum child safety and the most musical sound.
- Maraca: Perfect for little hands, this small and durable maraca has a crisp clean sound that little ones love.
- Rhythm Sticks: A pair of hardwood sticks with a natural finish in a short length make it easy for young children to safely keep the beat and play rhythms. One stick is smooth and the other is ribbed so you can tap or make those fun snoring sounds, duck quacks or frog noises!
- Tambourine: Rugged and built to last, this easy-to-use and fun to play tambourine has the highest quality sound and is sure to be a favorite with young musicians.
- Triangle: Tired of losing the triangle hanger? Disappointed with a “thud” instead of a “ring?” This high quality triangle has a beautiful tone and you will enjoy the secure hanger that goes through the hole in the triangle so it stays with the instrument. Comes with an easy-to-grip striker. This is an instrument that everyone loves!
- CD for 1st Semester Lessons 1-20
Big Kids Make Music
Ages 4.5 years to 6 years, independent
Class Length: 50 minutes
Up to 8 kids per class
Enrollment is possible at any time, pending availability.
Each child will use the Purple Instrument kit containing age appropriate instruments that will be used during class time. You may purchase a kit to own, use at home, and bring to class each week. New kits are $72.50, gently used kits are $50. You are also welcome to use a "visitor kit" if you are not ready to purchase your own.
The Purple Kit Contains:
- Small Ocean Drum: Play it like a hand drum….or create the sound of ocean waves by tipping the drum slowly from one side to the other.
- Children’s Glockenspiel: It may look like many others, but this one is very special! This colorful glockenspiel has a very sweet tone quality that is accurately pitched with a diatonic range from C to C. This high quality instrument is great for early childhood in that letter names are indicated on each of the individual colored bars.
- CD for 1st Semester Lessons 1-20
Young Musicians
Ages 6 to 8 years, independent
Class Length: 50 minutes
Up to 8 kids per class
Enrollment is possible at any time, pending availability.
Your child will be loving this action-packed, social and creative music class. This class continues teaching the elements of music through singing, playing, exploring, and moving. The students make the arrangements (introduction to composition [writing music]) and accompany themselves as they sing. Using Orff instruments introduces numerous parts for students to play in ensemble, bringing a more developed sense of timing, listening skills, and concentration. More benefits: builds on the child's music literacy foundation and continues to improve physical and literacy skills. This class continues to foster readiness for any future musical endeavor.