Rhythm Kids™ Level 1 is for children 4 and 5 years old. Each week we drum, sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and begin to play music-based games. Rhythm Kids™ Level 1 guides children toward developmentally appropriate music and movement activities, where they can begin to take charge, lead others, and be musically creative, as they:
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make up their own drumming patterns
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invent new ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, sticks, etc.)
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create movement ideas for songs
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even take a drum solo!
Rhythm Kids™ Level 1 carries on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight. Classes and include:
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10 weekly, 45-minute classes
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Songbook and CD (2 copies) each semester
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Access to online drum-play videos and other material
Children will:
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Explore the world of rhythm through movement, instrument play, and song
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Develop basic rhythm skills, like keeping beat, improvising, ensemble play, and soloing
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Learn to create, cooperate, and express themselves musically
Drums will be provided for the class each week, but if you’d like your child to have a drum to play with at home (and then continue to use in Level 2 classes!), please ask your teacher about the special discounts on djembe drums that are available to Music Together families.
Rhythm Kids™ Level 1 is a drop-off optional class. Parents are welcome to stay and participate or children may attend on their own, if they're ready.
Tuition for all Music Together classes includes family materials to use at home (e.g., recordings of our award-winning music, illustrated songbook, parent education resources).
Rhythm Kids™ Class Schedule: