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music & me
MUSIC & MOVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN,
AGES 6 months - 5 years
5 or 6 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 2009
Tel: 203.387.8390
Music & Me is a spirited music and movement program for parents and children, ages 6 months – 5 years, with a relaxed, playful orientation. We work in a drum circle with many instruments, and sing and dance. The children take small steps in their awareness of music, rhythm, tonality, and social development. We have no expectations of children performing; we simply have fun.
Music & Me is offered in Hamden, Madison, Middlebury, & Woodbridge. Each section has about 6-12 families. It is a 45-minute weekly class that has a 8-week fall, winter, and spring semester, and a 6-week summer session. There is a liberal make-up policy; families can come into other class sections in same semester. Middlebury classes are sponsored by their Park and Rec Department. Woodbridge classes are sponsored by Jewish Community Center. The classes in Hamden meet at Christ Lutheran Church. This summer, Madison, SARAH's Kidsteps is sponsoring Music & Me in their program. You do not have to be a resident or member in order to sign up for any of these classes. For all classes, Marcia would be glad to answer any questions.
Hamden: Marcia at 203-387-8390
Woodbridge Jewish Community Center: 387-2522, Merav Canon, ext 276
Middlebury P & R: 203-758-2520
Madison's SARAH's Kidsteps: 203-318-3692
Teacher: Marcia Nelken, creator and teacher of Music & Me, has taught for 20 years in the larger New Haven area. Marcia is a former public school kindergarten teacher and a graduate of Music For People.
Registration Information for the 5 or 6-week Summer Program:
For Hamden, Middlebury P & R, Jewish Community Center, and SARAH's Kidsteps in Madison, the prices range within $78 - 90 per child per semester, and half discount for second child. Please check with the departments about their pricing. Summer classes start in the first and second weeks of July. Free open Houses will take place in the last two weeks of June.
Children take pony rides on their little African drums
SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2009 CLASS SECTIONS
Hamden at Christ Lutheran Church, 600 Shepard Ave, Classes: MONDAYS at 9 or 10AM, July 6, 13, 20, 27, and Aug 10.
Madison at Kidsteps, 51 Boston Post Rd, Madison, Classes: TUESDAYS at 3:15PM, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4 & 11.
Woodbridge at Jewish Community Center, Amity Rd, (RT 63) , Classes: THURSDAYS at 9:30 AM, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Middlebury at Middlebury Rec Dept, Shepardson Bldg, 1172 Whittemore Rd, (Rt188N), Classes: FRIDAYS at 9 or 10AM, July 10, 17, 24, 31 and - August 14.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME TO A FREE OPEN HOUSE!
Woodbridge: Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 AM
Middlebury: Friday, June 26 at 10 AM
Hamden: Monday, June 29 at 10 AM - (RSVP Marcia, 387-8390)
Madison: Tuesday, June 30 at 3:15 PM
Scarf play: Movement is a very special part of our program
Whole sets of xylophones are available for every child in class.
APPLICATION FOR HAMDEN PARENTS, SUMMER SESSION 2009:
Parents name___________________________________________________________________
Parents address & tele:____________________________________________________________
E-mail address___________________________________________________________________
Name of Child (ren) and ages:______________________________________________________
For the 2009 Summer Session, we will have a 9:30AM and a 10:30AM class. Please specify:________
For Hamden's 6-week summer class, the price is $78 per 1st child, $39 for second.________________
Total:__________________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much! Marcia
Please send to Marcia Nelken, 415 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515-2258.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When can I preview a class?
You are welcome to come to a free open house or class in session at any time. Check ahead with Marcia, 203-387-8390.
Can I bring my infant to class?
Yes. The little ones do very well in their baby seats.
Can both of my children be in the same class?
Yes. We like everyone in the family to be together. Second and third children come at half price!
Do you put the older children in the same class with the younger?
Yes. We will always make sure that the older children, ages 4 and 5, have many of their peers in their class.
Can I count on getting my first choice when I send in my registration?
Usually. Sometimes we do not have enough people for a particular class, or it is already filled, so we go to your 2nd choice. Marcia will confirm by phone when you send in your registration and will confirm again close to the time classes start. You receive a total refund if we cannot give you a suitable class section time.
Do I have to phone to make up a class?
Yes. You can come into any other class section to make up a class, but please check with Marcia first.
What do you do about cancellations in severe weather?
We go by school cancellations on radio and TV in your school area. Marcia will phone 2 hours previous to class if there is any change from that.
Can grandparents or aunts or uncles or caregivers bring my child to class?
Yes. Everyone is welcome.
 Marcia and a little friend playing a big wood xylophone called the amadinda
PLAYING WITH SOUND, RHYTHM, AND MOVEMENT
Spontaneity Is The True Partner Of Creativity
Marcia Nelken
Small children have the natural ability to do music and dance. From the very start, they are relaxed in body and spirit, and are fascinated with what music has to offer. But if they are not exposed early on to music-making activities and movement, although they still may be interested at age four or five, their “inner critic” becomes engaged, and they usually become somewhat reluctant to join in.
Early childhood is a special time giving us a window of opportunity where we can optimally expose the child to many different expressive experiences. The child has the ability to function with more structured tasks later on in the school setting, but in the early years, we want to expose our child to free and easy expression. These informative experiences enable the child to feel comfortable and confident within self and others, and provide the foundation of their later expression. Many accomplished artists, composers, musicians, and writers acknowledge that their early expressive experiences had critical bearing on their later achievements.
Parachute play at the end of class.
Ring around the roses…
Phone or fax: 203.387.8390
E-mail: music-and-me@att.net
Marcia does birthday and drum circle parties at your home or school or facility.
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