Kindermusik® with Miss Terri and Friends
WINTER/SPRING 2009 CLASS INFORMATION
STOW/HUDSON LOCATION
SHOPPES OF STOW PLAZA - 4962 DARROW RD.
February 2 - May 23
Studio will be closed 3/23-3/28.
Enroll at any time and we will pro-rate for missed classes.
$30 membership fee per 2008-09 school year per family which includes both Kindermusik and Little Star Academy classes.
Cancellations: Cancellation with written 30-day notice only. Family Membership Fee and materials are non-returnable and non-refundable. If paying in full and withdrawing with written 30-day notice, remaining monies not refundable but may be applied to the next semester.
VILLAGE CLASSES AGES INFANT-18 MONTHS
45 minute class with a participating adult
Theme: Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce
Research shows the more you expose your baby to nursery rhymes and songs, the stronger those emerging language-learning skills will be. That's why these Mother Goose-like stories and rhymes are the main theme of this class. Plus, you'll develop research-proven communication strategies with your child through listening activities, speaking "parentese," and sign language.
Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged nursery rhyme and songs from class, a rhyming picture board book"Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce, a set of Art Banners, and an instrument for music-making at home
Materials $40
Tuition $48 Monthly
Theme: The Rhythm of My Day
This class will help you bring more rhythm and routine to your baby's day, as well as help develop lasting learning skills. We'll show you how and tell you why music can help your little one soothe into the day's schedule and help build a strong body and mind network for learning. You can bring home those same stress-free play and relaxation techniques from class, and incorporate them into your daily routines.
Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, The Rhythm of My Day"a colorful picture board book with class themes, a set of Art Banners, and an instrument for music-making at home.
Materials $40
Tuition $48 Monthly
VILLAGE CLASS TIMES
WED 10:15(SW), 6:15(SS)
THURS 11:15(K)
FRI 10:30 (SW)
SAT 9:30(K)
OUR TIME CLASS - AGES 18 MONTHS-3 YEARS
45 minute class with participating adult
Theme: Fiddle-dee-dee
We'll meet many animal characters in our books, activities, and songs"each specifically chosen for a toddler's emerging interests and physical skills. With silly, bumpy lap bounces we'll help toddlers develop rhythm while further developing their ever-emerging language skills. With a special stringed instrument emphasis in the music from class, parents can bring home the violin, cello, and orchestra sounds to help their toddlers stay happy and engaged learners at home, too.
Home Materials: Double CD featuring songs from class; two interactive storybooks"This Little Piggy Played the Fiddle and Animal Serenade to develop early literacy skills; Home Activity Book, and a pair of Fiddlestick instruments.
Materials $56
Tuition $52 Monthly
OUR TIME CLASS TIMES
MON 9:15(S), 10:15(S), 6:15(SS)
TUES 10:15(SW), 6:15(SS)
WED 9:15(SW), 11:45(SS)
SAT 9:30(S), 10:30(S)
(ALSO SEE OUR TIME SIBLING CLASS TIMES BELOW)
OUR TIME SIBLING CLASS
Ages 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS and siblings ages Newborn - 5 years
This class allows siblings and adults to participate together. Infants under 7 months of age attend free. Fees: Tuition for children 7 months - 5 years is $52 monthly per child, plus one set of home materials per family ($56). Theme and Home Materials same as Our Time listed above. Children without siblings may also attend this class if needed.
OUR TIME SIBLING CLASS TIMES
MON 11:30(S)
TUES 9:15 (SW)
THURS 6:15(SS)
FRI 9:30 (SW)
IMAGINE THAT CLASS - AGES 3-5 YEARS
60-minute class without an adult for 45 minutes. Adult attends for 15 minutes of class (siblings too, if needed)
Theme: Cities! Busy Places ~ Friendly Faces
In this unit, sidewalks, elevators, skyscrapers, and world-traveling photographers are the theme. Learning through the pretend play that preschoolers adore, we'll be rhythmically busy playing storytelling games and handcrafting city "buildings" from wax paper at home so we can make a cityscape in class! Plus every activity has some at-home adaptations so the parent can take part in the learning. With a pair of resonator bars as a featured instrument, and a multicultural, jazzy collection of music, preschoolers will develop the social and intellectual skills they'll need in school.
Home Materials: Two books"Razupazu Toto and Down Our Street, Cities! Game Board Set, Two Home CDs"collection of multicultural and jazzy music heard in class, Family Activity Book, and a pair of resonator bars as the featured instrument.
Materials $60
Tuition $58 Monthly
IMAGINE THAT CLASS TIME
WED 11:45(SW), 6:15(A)
THURS 10:00 (A)
FRI 11:30(SW) , SAT 10:30(K)
YOUNG CHILD I & II - AGES 5 -7 YEARS
60-minute class without an adult for 45 minutes. Adult attends for 15 minutes of class (siblings too, if needed)
Young Child I - (Semester 2)
Playing simple musical patterns and songs on the featured instrument from the first session"the glockenspiel"is a central focus this semester. While learning to sing a melody, and then play the pattern on the glockenspiel, we'll delve deeper into the understanding of musical concepts such as piano and forte through orchestra-style music such as the William Tell Overture and Peter and the Wolf. Music appreciation and understanding continues with a complete introduction to the instruments"and the families in which they're grouped"of the orchestra.
Home Materials: Children's Folder with stickers, games bag, and Music At Home Cards, Family Songbook, and Home CD of music from class.
Materials $57
Tuition $62 Monthly
YOUNG CHILD I CLASS
MON 5:00(TBA)
TUES 6:15(A)
Young Child II - (Semester 4)
In this final semester, we'll introduce the recorder instrument. As your child is introduced to basic methods of playing simple melodic patterns and songs on this wind instrument, we'll also incorporate the instruments, concepts, and songs from previous semesters. With a special emphasis on multicultural music, your child will learn to improvise and write music, as well as experience the musical styles of the Pacific Islands, Europe, and Africa; plus play special dances and children's games from around the world, including Alpine dances, Mexico, and Ecuador.
Home Materials:Children's Folder with stickers, games bag, and Music At Home Cards, Family Songbook, Home CD of music from class, and soprano recorder.
Materials $57
Tuition $62 Monthly
YOUNG CHILD II CLASS TIME
Thursday 5:30 (A)
Sibling Friendly Schedule
ATTEND A VILLAGE OR OUR TIME CLASS WITH YOUR YOUNGER CHILD, WHILE YOUR OLDER CHILD ATTENDS AN IMAGINE THAT OR YOUNG CHILD CLASS AT THE SAME TIME!
VILLAGE AND IMAGINE THAT OUR TIME AND IMAGINE THAT
WED 6:15 WED 11:45 SAT 10:30
OUR TIME AND YOUNG CHILD I
TUES 6:15
Also see our Our Time Sibling Class for your infants - 5 year olds siblings.
GROUP LESSONS
MUSICAL THEATER I - AGES 5-7
Music and theater combine to create this fun class for little ones who love to sing, act and dance. This class curriculum will be full of songs the children love from popular kids'movies and TV shows. Won't they be adorable in the end of the semester recital.
Tuition: $58 monthly (45 min classes for 15 weeks)
Tuesdays 4:15 -5PM (SS)
MUSICAL THEATER II - AGES 8-11
This class will thrill kids who love to be on the stage. Learn songs from popular musical tweeners love... and don't forget all the cool moves they'll learn to go with their routines! More focus will be given to acting skills, facial expressions, and performance tips in this age group. This one will be a blast!
Tuition: $58 monthly (45 min classes for 15 weeks)
Tuesdays 5:15-6pm
PRIVATE LESSONS
VOICE
GUITAR
PIANO
CELLO
VIOLIN
FLUTE
Half hour and hour private lessons available with our highly degreed and experienced staff. Prices range from $25-$30 per half hour depending on the lesson. Please call the studio for more information about the teachers, exact pricing, availability, and payment options. Private lessons are available NOW!
*beginning this Fall $30 membership fee per 2008-09 school year per family which includes Kindermusik, group, private and Little Star Academy classes.
To register for private instrument or voice lessons please contact the studio, 330-655-8499, helen@kindermusikwithmissterri.com.
MUSICAL THEATER I - ages 5-7
Music and theater combine to create this fun class for little ones who love to sing, act and dance. This class curriuculum will be full of songs the children love from popoular kids' movies and TV shows. Won’t they be acdorable in the end of the semester recital.
Tuition: $58 monthly (45 min classes for 15 weeks)
Tuesdays 4:15 -5PM (SS)
MUSICAL THEATER II - ages 8-11
This class will thril kids who love to be on the stage. Learn songs from popular musicals tweeners love; and don't forget all the cool moves they'll learn to go with their routines! More focus will be given to acting skills, facial expressions, and performance tips in this age group. This one will be a blast!
Tuition: $58 monthly (45 min classes for 15 weeks)
Tuesdays 5:15 -6PM (SS)
The Little Star Academy: Arts Enriched Early Childhood Education
TODDLER ENRICHMENT: Ages 2-3 Years
This interactive, hand-on learning experience is designed for parents and their 2 to 3 year olds as prepaartation for attending preschool the following school year. The class offers a chance for toddlers to socialize and become accustomed to a class situation while parents gain skill in observation of their child's learning style to better determine the best preschool setting for their child's needs. Children will joyfully expore art, drama, children's literature, and play. They will participate in group time, center activities, art exploration, music and movement as well as a snack time with their friends.
Class Fee: $72 monthly (45 min classes for 15 weeks)
Toddler Enrichment Class Times:
Tuesday 9:30 -11:00 (SS)
Thursday 9:30-11:00 (K)
TEACHERS
Kathleen Heydorn - Director/Owner
Melissa Chapin-M Sharon Swetland-S Sarah Schrag -SS
Anne Teare-A Sara White-SW Dana Herro-D