MIXED AGE FAMILY MUSIC CLASS - designed for newborns to 5 years of age.
This is the essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age five through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers—grouping children of a variety of ages because this fosters natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Any caregivers—parents, grandparents, nanny—can bring the children. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience.
BABY'S FAMILY MUSIC CLASS - designed for newborns through 8 months old.Every child’s development benefits from early exposure to music and movement. Because the early months are so important, Music Together offers two options for babies. Babies eight months and younger at the time of registration may attend a Mixed Ages Class, whether registered on their own or attending free with an older brother or sister. Babies may also take the special “Babies Class” offered as a one-semester introduction to Music Together. (This class cannot be repeated.) The music activities and materials are specially designed for parents who want to learn as much as possible about music development in babies. Meet other parents of newborns and learn some fascinating music activities you can recreate at home with your baby.
BIG KID FAMILY MUSIC CLASS - designed for children ages 5 and 6.
Big Kids Family Music is a 60-minute class geared to the interests and social nature of children ages 5 and 6. (To attend the Bid Kids Family Music class, your child must be 5 years of age by the start of the semester you wish to attend.) Families still play an important role in this class, although the adults and children may have different musical roles. Game songs, folk dances, jam sessions, dramatic play, and more structured work in rhythm and tonality will be included. The class will use the current song collection and additional materials. Learn how to support your child musically as he or she develops interests and skills in singing, playing instruments, taking dramatic roles, creating, and dancing.
INTER-GENERATIONAL CLASS - designed for newborns to 5 years of age and elders. We know that children of all ages benefit from our family-style atmosphere. We are thrilled to be bringing our classes to local assisted living centers where children and their families will experience Music Together classes with the 'mature' population of our community . Elderly participants will observe and join in just as your children do. We look forward to witnessing the wonderful benefits afforded to those who join these very special classes. LULLABIES FAMILY MUSIC CLASS - designed for all ages!
A soothing class fr all ages. Based on Music Together's anthology of lullabies from the all Music Together song collections. A lullabies CD that won seven awards including Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Audio-Video Products for 2009 and includes a 32-page booklet with calming activity ideas for parent-child bonding, is provided.
PRESCHOOL CLASS - designed specifically for preschools.
Since the 1980's Music Together has complemented a variety of preschools prgrams including Montessori, High/Scope, Reggio Emiklia, Creative Curriculum, and Head Start. Contact us today to learn how Music Together can compliment your preschool. Weekly Music Together Preschool classes are 30-to-45 minutes long and include an artistically conceived flow of songs, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions, fingerplays, and movement activities. The combination and types of activities are research-based and support children’s developing competence in tonality and rhythm. In addition, activities evolve from the child’s world and include vocal play, animal sounds, rhythm play, language play, and a good bit of genuine, silly fun. Classes are taught by a registered Music Together teacher who is trained in music development and skilled in leading participatory music activity. Children “bring the music home” to their parents through the family CD and songbook. Please contact us via email (director@midcoastmusictogether.com) or by phone (207.763.3799 or 207.593.6645) to discuss bringing this internationally acclaimed program to your school.
