FREE TRIAL MUSIC CLASS for kids 16 months to 24 months of age on Friday, September 16th, 2011 from 9:30am to 10:30am at the Brooklyn Learning Center in Park Slope. To register for the FREE TRIAL CLASS please call Pam at 646-342-5542 or email pam@wondergroundnyc.com. For more information on this class please read below.
WONDERGROUND MUSIC CLASS COMES TO BROOKLYN!!!
Music Class for kids 16 months to 24 months of age. This class meets on Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am September 23rd to December 16, 2011.
This class is for kids 16 months to 24 months of age. A 12 week exciting hands-on, music-based class that nurtures a child’s curiosity and musicality through the exploration of various instruments, materials, movement, singing and puppetry.
This class is a great way for you and your child to spend mornings together that you’ll BOTH enjoy! Different types of materials are explored each week that encourage physical and imaginative exploration that have inherent musical components. Children will also be exposed to different musical stylings, sing alongs and exciting musical instruments. The class combines movement, puppetry and music into a rollicking good time.
Place: 147 Lincoln Place (between 6th and 7th avenues)
Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York
Nearby subways:
Q to 7th Avenue
2 or 3 to Grand Army Plaza
Day and Time: Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am
Class begins September 23rd, 2011 to December 16th, 2011
Cost: 12 week class for $360.00
1 make-up class TBD
To register for this class please call 646-342-5542 or email info@wondergroundnyc.com
3 1/2 - 4 yr old: Introduction To Music (Beginners)
This class meets Fridays from 3:45pm to 4:35pm, September 23rd to December 16, 2011, 134 Henry St. NYC, NY, Lower East Side of Manhattan. This class is $360 for a 12 week session.
This 12 week class is designed as a general introduction to music making and musical appreciation. Children will explore different musical cultures, make their own instruments, learn to play music together and introduced to the basic tools of music making. Percussion instruments are used as the main instruments for learning, but many other instruments are introduced and explored. We start with drums because they are great for motor skills and coordination and allow for instant satisfaction. From day one, children can make interesting sounds and dive into the rules of performing together. Our hands-on approach will focus on playing, movement, composition, improvisation, and listening as ways to amplify children’s creativity and imagination. Children are encouraged to become active and sensitive audience members. Classes are held in a unique environment of a professional music studio with access to many instruments, recording equipment, and a live sound system. Uniquely talented guest musicians are frequently invited to meet and work with the class. This class is a creative and playful approach into the language of music that will ignite a lifetime of learning.
5 - 6yr old: Ukulele/Percussion Class (Beginners)
This class meets Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:35pm, September 23rd to December 16th, 2011, 134 Henry St., Lower East Side of Manhattan. This class is $360 for a 12 week session.
Children will focus on learning how to play different percussion instruments and introduced to the ukulele where they will learn a repetoire of simple ukulele arrangements. They will develop an understanding of melody building, song structure, composition and gain a deeper understanding of music fundamentals. Children will be supported as they compose their own pieces and play them as an ensemble and/or as soloists, following a conductor and sometimes accompanied by special guests.
The concept of “practicing an instrument” is introduced and encouraged. Each child is required to purchase a ukulele in order to improve their skills and entertain friends and family! The idea of “performing” will gain more importance. The class will take field trips outside of the classroom setting to explore the vibrant and varied musical offerings of New York City.
Classes are held in a “real” rehearsal studio, a music room filled with classical percussion instruments and other unique instruments from around the world. Special guest artists will teach throughout the semester.
This very hands-on class will inspire your child to continue the path into the musical universe, getting more serious about it without losing the playfulness and fun that is inherent to music.