Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts

Early Childhood Arts

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The more fun your child has while exploring music, the more efficiently he or she will learn. Our Early Childhood Arts programs are the first steps of a musical journey. The musical learning experience is playful, for we incorporate songs, movements, and instrument play to develop your child’s imagination and first musical experience.

 

Dalcroze Eurhythmics Friday

The Dalcroze approach to music education teaches an understanding of music–its fundamental concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and human activities–through groundbreaking techniques incorporating rhythmic movement, aural training, and physical, vocal, and instrumental improvisation. Parents are encouraged to attend the class.

Instructor: Ms. Carla Margolis

Tuition:

$150 / semester

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15

 sessions

January 27, 2012 - May 18, 2012

Friday
2:00pm - 2:50pm

Ages 3 - 5.5

Dalcroze Eurhythmics Saturday

The Dalcroze approach to music education teachs an understanding of music - its fundamental concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and human activities through groundbreaking techniques incorporating rhythmic movement, aural training, and physical, vocal, and instrumental improvisation. Parents are encouraged to attend the class.

Instructor: Ms. Carla Margolis

Tuition:

$150 / semester

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15

 sessions

January 28, 2012 - May 19, 2012

Saturday
11:00am - 11:50am

Ages 3-5.5

Keyboard Music Club, Saturday

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR THE SEMESTER, please contact the office for more information at 734.213.2000

The Keyboard Music Club offers the perfect bridge from preschool music readiness to lifelong music learning. This keyboard-based class for beginners from four and a half to eight years old emphasizes ear training, keyboard skills, rhythm, phrasing, fingering, singing, movement, staff reading, improvisation, and composition.

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Coppola

Tuition:

$270 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 28, 2012 - May 19, 2012

Saturday
11:00am - 11:45am

Ages 6.5 - 7.5

Keyboard Music Club, Saturday

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED FOR THE SEMESTER, please contact the office for more information at 734.213.2000

The Keyboard Music Club offers the perfect bridge from preschool music readiness to lifelong music learning. This keyboard-based class for beginners from four and a half to eight years old emphasizes ear training, keyboard skills, rhythm, phrasing, fingering, singing, movement, staff reading, improvisation, and composition.

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Coppola
 

Tuition:

$270 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 28, 2012 - May 19, 2012

Saturday
10:00am - 10:45am

Ages 5-6

Kinderstrings Cello Class Saturday

Designed for very young beginners and their adult caregivers, these classes are perfect for students eager to begin their musical training but who are not quite ready for the rigors of private instruction.

Instructor: Ms. Monica Fry

Tuition:

$270 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 28, 2012 - May 19, 2012

Saturday
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Ages: 4-7

Kinderstrings Violin Class for New Students Saturday

Designed for very young beginners and their adult caregivers, these classes are perfect for students eager to begin their musical training but who are not quite ready for the rigors of private instruction.

Instructor: Ms. Monica Fry

Tuition:

$270 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 28, 2012 - May 19, 2012

Saturday
11:00am - 11:45am

Ages 4 - 5.5

Kinderstrings Violin Class for Returning Students, Saturday

Designed for very young beginners and their adult caregivers, these classes are perfect for students eager to begin their musical training but who are not quite ready for the rigors of private instruction.

Instructor: Ms Monica Fry

Tuition:

$270 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 28, 2012 - May 19, 2012

Saturday
10:00am - 10:45am

Ages 4 - 7

Kinderstrings Violin Class for Returning Students, Wednesday

Designed for very young beginners and their adult caregivers, these classes are perfect for students eager to begin their musical training but who are not quite ready for the rigors of private instruction.

Instructor: Ms. Monica Fry

Tuition:

$270 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 25, 2012 - May 16, 2012

Wednesday
6:15pm - 7:00pm

Ages 6-8

Music Play Friday

In Music Play, children will build a musical foundation through active music making, including singing, playing, and moving to music of diverse styles, tonalities, and meters.

Instructor: Ms. Paige Lucas
 

Tuition:

$150 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 27, 2012 - May 18, 2012

Friday
10:00am - 10:45am

18-month through 4

Music Play, Tuesday

THE CLASS IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEMESTER, there are still some availability for the Friday class, for more information, please contact the office at 734.213.2000

In Music Play, children will build a musical foundation through active music making, including singing, playing, and moving to music of diverse styles, tonalities, and meters.

Instructor: Ms. Paige Lucas
 

Tuition:

$150 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 24, 2012 - May 15, 2012

Tuesday
4:30pm - 5:15pm

18-month through 4

Musical Theater Tuesday

This class is designed for children who have done very little theater and are beginning to develop their singing and acting skills, projecting techniques, and memorization capabilities. Children will be taught with understanding and patience while they begin to learn this process.
Instructor: Ms. Carla Margolis
 

Tuition:

$150 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

January 24, 2012 - May 15, 2012

Tuesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ages 6-9