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:

$100 / semester

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10

 sessions

June 8, 2012 - August 17, 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:

$100 / semester

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10

 sessions

June 9, 2012 - August 18, 2012

Saturday
11:00am - 11:50am

Ages 3-5.5

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

No Music PLay May 18th or 25th

 

Last music play date to be the week of May 29th- look for an email from Ms. Lucas

 


 

Tuition:

$150 / semester

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15 sessions

 sessions

September 14, 2012 - December 14, 2012

Friday
10:00am - 10:45am

18-month through 4

Music Play, Tuesday

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

September 11, 2012 - December 11, 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:

$100 / semester

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10 sessions

 sessions

June 5, 2012 - August 14, 2012

Tuesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ages 6-9