Music for Young Minds

CMS is not currently offering any in person classes or ensembles. Below information is typical for most semesters.

Music for Young Minds (MFYM)

Through a variety of classroom activities featuring singing, chanting, moving to music, playing assorted percussion instruments, and ​pattern instruction our goal is to develop basic musical skills within a fun environment. Children attend early childhood music class with a parent or caregiver

Sibling Policy

In order to control class size, siblings are welcome to attend their brother's or sister's classes only if they are registered. Siblings may be registered for a flat fee of $75 per semester.  

Parents Orientation and Open House

TBA

Music for Babies brings the joy of music and movement to the lives of very young children and their parents or other caregivers. Weekly classes consisting of singing and other vocal activities, movement, listening and simple instrument playing create an environment on which the child’s musical instincts are nurtured and rudimentary musical skills are developed. 

Day/Time: Saturdays

                9:30–10:15am 

Tuition: $215, twelve classes

Music for Toddlers brings the joy of music and movement to the lives of the very young children and their parents or other caregivers. Weekly classes consisting of singing and other vocal activities, movement, listening and simple instrument playing create an environment on which the child’s musical instincts are nurtured and rudimentary musical skills are developed. 

Day/Time:  Saturdays 

9:30-10:15am (sections 1)

10:30am-11:15am (section 2)

Tuition: $215, twelve classes

Little Music Makers focuses on the musical development of young children within a child-centered environment. Through informal instruction, this class will guide the development of musical understanding by providing a rich musical environment, including singing, rhythmic chanting, playing instruments, and stylistic movement. Each child will be guided in a developmentally appropriate manner to establish a music foundation in preparation for formal music learning.

Day/Time:  Saturdays

9:30-10:15am (section 1)

10:30–11:15am (section 2) 

Tuition: $215, twelve classes

This class will continue a child’s musical development by bridging the gap between informal and formal guidance. It will provide instruction on beat competency in both duple and triple meter through the use of rhythmic poems and instruments. It will encourage free movement through creative movement activities as well as work on the development of listening skills and audiation. Children will learn to develop and expand their singing voice through multicultural folk music. They will be given both individualized and class instructions while learning musical skills and most importantly, have fun.

Day/Time:  Saturdays 

10:30-11:15am

Tuition: $215, twelve classes

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