Rhythm Kids (6-8 year olds)

This Rhythm Kids class is for:
Children ages 6 – 8. Rhythm Kids is a “drop-off” optional class. Parents may choose to stay and participate in the fun with their child or if their child is ready to drop off their child for the duration of class.
Families that can commit to 8 weeks of classes in order to build a strong foundation of music eduction
Big kids know what they like. Telling silly stories. Playing games. Being in charge. Designed specifically for pre-K and early elementary students, our active Rhythm Kids classes for big kids tap into how children this age are wired to learn, with music games, animal rhythm stories, and lots of stomping-flying-climbing fun.*

Rhythm Kids is just the thing to get your child to (willingly) put down the iPad and start making music with their friends. By the end of the semester, they’ll be proud to show off what they’ve learned: to you, their friends and teachers, and—let’s face it—for some kids, every person they meet!

Participants will receive:
A comprehensive, research-based music and movement curriculum in action
Classes led by a registered Music Together Specialist, trained in developmentally appropriate practice and early childhood music education
Family materials, including a colorfully illustrated and activity-filled family songbook and award-winning audio recordings
Exclusive online access to the Music Together Family Music Zone, as well as a growth chart and parent guide to assist in recognizing and celebrating the steps each child makes towards basic musical competence
A special Family Night celebration on Wednesday, July 23 @ 6 pm
Rhthym Kids will meet Mondays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30 and July 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 11:30 am.
This program is made possible with the support of the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s Good Deeds grant!

*Students learn to compose, choreograph, and conduct as they play—and play with!—a variety of musical instruments: West African djembe drums, percussion instruments, and, the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. As your big kid learns to think and create like a musician, they’ll also build musical connections to the global community. Classes include:
immersion in the musical language of many cultures
playful music games with rules
opportunities to lead, balanced with opportunities to collaborate
deep exposure to complex, fun, and rockin’ music
many chances to solo, improvise, and work in ensembles
rich, creative experimentation and expression, improvisation, and innovation