Music Together of Greater Danbury is now enrolling for fall classes! Classes are offered for babies 0-7 months, children ages 0-5. Classes are held at Brookfield Town Hall (Thursdays and Fridays at 10AM). And Macaroni KID families can enjoy $40 off registration, even for siblings!
JOIN AND ENJOY THE FIDDLE SONG COLLECTION THIS FALL
You’ll learn twenty-five beloved Music Together songs and activities you can recreate at home. During the chant “Sounds of Fall” your child will be mesmerized as the class expresses the sound and movement of leaves falling and birds chirping and flying. In “Old King Cole” you will don the persona of the King, Queen, Prince, Princess, and Baby as you sing, drum, and fiddle together. In addition to your weekly classes, your tuition includes recordings and materials for you to use at home, online access to the songs through the Music Together app, and a family newsletter full of resources and music-making ideas.
What makes the Music Together program so special?
There is something very special about sharing the music class experience together as a family. Because Music Together is designed to be experienced just as much outside of class as in (you are given a CD and songbook as well as access to the Music Together App, and The Family Music Zone) you'll likely find yourself living and breathing the songs from the collection on a daily basis. While this idea may seem somewhat daunting at first, you may quickly come to learn how easily the music can be used as a parenting tool to help calm a tense situation, encourage cooperation/listening, and of course entertain. The songs are simple, catchy and fun for the kids while being easy on the ear for adults.
What style of music is taught?
The music is pitched in just the right range for children’s voices and includes songs, rhythmic chants, tonal and rhythm patterns, and instrumental play-alongs, all in a rich variety of tonalities and meters. Original songs and arrangements by the program coauthors make the collections especially unique. Outstanding instrumentalists play a variety of instruments, such as guitar, bass, flutes, keyboards, and percussion.
Do I need to be musically inclined to take a class?
What's great about Music Together is that you can nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability. The program is designed to involve the parent/caregiver in the music learning process. Classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement and will help you to provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and to study an instrument should he or she choose to do so. So you don't need a background in music to be able to enjoy and get the most out of the classes.
What can we expect from a Music Together class?
During each class, parents are encouraged to participate by singing and participating in dance/movements while allowing their child the freedom to participate at his/her own pace. You won't see a parent clapping their child's hands for them or telling their child that he/she isn't "doing it right". You will likely see children who may sit and just observe at first and you may see others who stray from the circle and sing/dance from several feet away. It is a very casual, warm and supportive environment. Read parent testimonials here!
Since a CD and app is provided, does that mean there is homework?
It is important to sing the songs as much as possible with your child so that they (and you) can really learn the songs. Being intimately familiar with the songs outside of class makes participating the songs inside of class all the more effective and fun for both you and your child. Having a fun music jam as a family at home and playing the songs in the car are great ways for kids to learn the songs outside of class. If your child doesn't sing along, that's OK. But you should! They are listening so the more you sing along, the more they will absorb.
How much does it cost? / How do I register?
Greater Danbury Tuition for the 8 week Fall 2024 semester is $275 for new families. The rate for returning families is $255 and the sibling rate for all families is $165. Your tuition includes a CD and a beautifully illustrated songbook with family activity suggestions. Plus, access to the Music Together App and The Family Music Zone.
Mention"Macaroni KID" in the comments section of the registration form.
The Director will apply your $40 discount per child registered!
More Information
For further information about the internationally recognized Music Together program, visit www.musictogether.com.
For class and schedule information for Music Together of Greater Danbury, visit www.mtdanbury.com or contact Director, Don O'Keefe via email at Director@MTDanbury.com.
Be sure to let the director know you heard about the program in Macaroni KID!
Music Together of Greater Danbury provided complimentary class registration in exchange for sponsored editorial. The opinions expressed here are my own.
