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Rhythm Kids Trial Class
Sunday, January 11 at 11:45 in Marine Park
Thursday, January 15 at 4:30 in Bay Ridge
Saturday, January 17 at 2:15 in Bay Ridge
Reserve a spot here, or call or text 718-499-2866
or email [email protected].
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The next musical step for your preschool child (ages 4-7) and an introduction to instrument instruction in a 
play-based approach!
It's a great way to develop skills in leadership, decision-making, working within a group, executive functioning, math skills and encouraging creativity -- all while developing more sophisticated musical skills and learning an instrument!
We’ll drum, sing, use other rhythm instruments, and play music-based games. Kids this age are at an exciting developmental stage, where they can begin to drum and sing with musical accuracy, play or sing on cue, wait for their turn, lead others, follow instructions to play musical games, and make up their own musical mini-compositions. But they still have lots of fun, goofy energy, so we'll keep things playful and creative.
We’ll be using a multicultural curriculum, with our “Animal” song collections. Each "Animal" song collection features several songs from the current Music Together collection, which will be familiar to some families, and also introduces new songs from around the world, a fun new Hello and Goodbye song, and a variety of new drumming patterns.
Rhythm Kids uses Djembes to teach drum technique and rhythm patterns from cultures around the world. A parent or caregiver attends class with the child once a week. At home, during the week, fun instructional videos will lead our families through drumming practice and play sessions -- working to master different drumming patterns.
Be part of the fun this Winter as we drum to the "Elephant" song collection featuring triple-meter drumming patterns inspired by the traditional social dance from Mali known as Suku. We'll enjoy dramatic play in "Elephant Stampede," and all kinds of musical fun with our version of the classic, “Skinnamarink”. We'll also learn a Gaelic children's song called "Dilín ó Deamhas" and, of course, have a blast doing "The Elephant Dance"! And, of course, we will stomp, sway, and trumpet like Elephants! We'll explore conducting, improvisation, counting games, and partner activities All the selections in this collection have been chosen and arranged specifically to support your child's music development while having a great time.
(Note: Families will be asked to purchase a child-size Djembe. Cost is approximately $37.)
Schedule of Classes