Music for Young Minds

​Children and one caregiver participate in a variety of classroom activities to develop basic musical skills!​ The caregiver stays in class and participates with their child.

Activities include:

• ​Singing
• Chanting
• Dancing and Movement
• ​And more!

In addition to in-class activities, we highly encourage music exploration in the home! Those who register will be given information on how to apply class materials at home!

All of our Lead Teachers are current Music Majors at the University of Delaware and they have received certification in Early Childhood Level 1 through the Gordon Institute of Music Learning and/or they have completed specific training with a University of Delaware Music Education faculty.​ All classes are held in the Amy E. DuPont Music Building on the University of Delaware campus. ​​​

Sibling P​​olicy

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.

Parent/Car​egi​ver Orientation and Open House

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Scheduling Not​e

We anticipate there being two sections of each MFYM class: Section 1 at 9:30am and Section 2 at 10:30am. Section 2 is only offered as overflow after Section 1 reaches capacity. It is very likely that Section 1 will reach capacity early on - register early if you prefer the first time slot!

If you have a specific request for a section, please email: communitymusicschool@udel.edu. Requests can not be guaranteed but we will try our best to accommodate.​

Music for Toddlers continues to focus on bringing music and movement to the lives of toddlers and their parents or other caregivers. Children and caregivers will participate in exciting and child-centered activities that include singing and other vocal activities, movement, listening, and simple instrument playing. Using these activities, our goal is to help children develop a comfortable and foundational relationship with music to prepare them for further musical exploration!​

Little Music Makers focuses on the musical development of young children within a child-centered environment. This class will help children develop a fundamental understanding of music by providing a rich musical environment, including singing, rhythmic chanting, playing instruments, and stylistic movement. With these fun activities, teachers and children will begin to engage in improvisation, allowing children to express their own musical ideas. Our teachers’ goal is to use fun-filled activities to prepare children for formal music learning!

This class will continue a child’s musical development by bridging the gap between informal and formal music learning and preparing them with the aural foundation for instrumental instruction. Teachers will provide instruction on beat competency in various meters through the use of rhythmic poems/chants and instrument playing. Teachers encourage free movement through creative movement activities and we work on the development of listening skills. Children will also learn to develop and expand their singing voice through the exploration of music in various genres. Hands on Music provides the opportunity for further instrument exploration, such as tone bars! They will be given both individualized and class instruction while learning musical skills and most importantly, having fun!

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