Programs - Early Childhood
Early Childhood group classes provide an excellent preparation for private instruction.
Music Babies - Join other new parents and caregivers for 45 minutes of playful, beautiful, and soothing music for infants. Learn songs and movements appropriate for infants through 10 months of age. Meets Tuesdays at 9 am. Faculty- Marisa van Lawick, $65 for 8 week session.
Session 1 Sept. 14 - Nov. 2 (8 weeks)
Session 2 Jan 11 - Mar 1, 2011 (8 weeks)
Session 3 To Be Announced for spring trimester
Music Together® classes join up to 12 children from birth to age four and their caregivers for 45 minutes once per week to experience songs, chants, movement activities and instrumental jam sessions. Music Together® classes are based upon the recognition that all children are musical and can learn to sing in tune and keep a beat. Participants receive 2 CD's and songbook collection specific to the season. Classes meet in Whitefish: Mondays at 10 am, Tuesdays at 10 am and 11 am; in Columbia Falls Tuesday at 1 pm. Faculty - Marisa van Lawick or Judy Doxtater. Tuition is $100 for 10 week sessions ($65 for the 2nd child, same family) and $90 for 8 week sessions. A second child less than one year old may attend for free when their sibling is enrolled.
In Columbia Falls: Tuesdays at 1 pm.
In Whitefish: Mon. at 10:00am, Tues. at 10:00 & 11:00 am
Session 1 Week of Sept 13 - Week of Nov 15 (10 weeks)
Session 2 Week of Jan 10 - Week of Mar 14, 2011 (10 weeks)
Session 3 To Be Announced for spring trimester(8 weeks)
Calliope Kids for ages 5 to 7, is a continuation class from Music Together designed specifically for the big kids. Experience music through song, rhythm, movement, art, instrument exploration, basic note reading, and mostly FUN. Meets Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:15 pm; class limit-8. Faculty- Marisa van Lawick, $75 for 10 week session, $65 for 8 week session.
Session 1 Sept. 14 - Nov. 16 (10 weeks)
Session 2 Jan. 11 - Mar. 15, 2011 (10 weeks)
Session 3 To Be Announced for spring trimester (8 weeks)