Rhythm Kids® is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for children in Pre-K through second grade (ages 3 1/2 -8). Children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they:
- learn multicultural drumming patterns
- develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments
- explore movement and dance while singing songs
- play games based on music and drumming
- have fun with a host of rhythm activities
Rhythm Kids® follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight.
Classes include:
- 10 weekly, 45 minute classes
- 2 CDs each semester
- Access to online i-home activity pages
- Access to online video tutorials and play-alongs
Children will:
- Learn, create, discover and explore music, movement and drumming
- Enjoy age-appropriate ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.)
- Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements
- Experience drumming, song, and dance from around the world (Mali, Puerto Rico, Turkey, etc.)
- Find new ways to connect mind, body, and voice through rhythm
- Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation
- Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun!
Students will be required to purchase their own drum for use at home and in class.
Rhythm Kids® classes are scheduled for the following locations in Fall, 2017: Westport, Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan
