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Music Together

Ages: Birth to 4 years old

A Music Together Class is:

• A community of families sharing songs, instruments play, rhythm chants, and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting.
  
• Music learning through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the unique learning styles of very young children.
  
• Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers participating at their own levels in family-style classes of mixed ages.
  
• Parents and caregivers contributing to the enrichment of their child’s music environment, regardless of their own musical abilities.

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.

Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning. By emphasizing actual music experiences rather than concepts about music, Music Together introduces children to the pleasures of making music instead of passively receiving it from CDs or TV.

Music Together art & logo design copyright ©1992-2002 Music Together L.L.C. Music Together was developed by the Center for Music and Young Children, Princeton, NJ. Music Together, CMYC, and Center for Music and Young Children are registered trademarks.For more Music Together locations: www.musictogether.com

Suzuki Violin Academy

Ages: 3- 7yrs

The Suzuki Violin Method is an opportunity for parent-child bonding that will forever enhance your relationship with your child. The method develops a child’s listening skills and encourages young children to a deeper level of critical thinking. It focuses on the development of violin skills and on the overall emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of your child.

What is the Suzuki Method?

Founded by the legendary Japanese teacher Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki Violin Method is one that seeks to realize the fullest musical and personal potential of each child through the medium of the violin. At the heart of the Suzuki philosophy is the belief that children learn music in exactly the same manner in which they absorb language – through constant immersion and repetition in the home environment. Just as all children can learn to speak their native tongue, so too can all children become proficient in music.

Daily listening to recordings, daily practicing, regular concert attendance, encouragement and love are required of both student and parent. In addition to regular half-hour private lessons, students will attend a weekly 45 minute group class, a highly beneficial supplement to the private lesson and a chance to work with other young students.

Instrumental Ensemble

All students taking private lessons at Friends Fine and Performing Arts are eligible to participate in ensemble free of charge. For more information see the Instrumental Ensemble brochure.

Private Instrumental Instruction

Ages: 4yrs -adult

Students will have the opportunity to study with one of our artists in residence. They will receive instruction once a week and will have the option of a 30 minute, 45 minute or
1 hour lesson.

Performance Opportunities

Students will have the opportunity to perform in solo recitals
and/or ensemble concerts throughout the year.

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