Look forward to Small & Large Movement, Dramatic Play, Music Games & Drum Instruction & Instrument Play!!!

Level 1 is for children 4-5 y/o who attend with a caregiver on Wednesdays at 4:30pm
Level 2 is for children 5-8 y/o who attend with or without a caregiver on Wednesdays at 5:30pm

Read below for all the info!

What Is Rhythm Kids®?

Rhythm Kids® is an immersive, experiential music education program in which children ages 4–8 years complete primary music development (and attain Basic Music Competence) and enter what might be called “secondary music development.” In this stage, children develop Applied Music Competence*— through drumming, movement, and singing—and begin their journey to basic/ functional music literacy.**

Rhythm Kids classes follow the best-practices, whole-child, educational approach recommended for children through age 8, where learning is scaffolded within a play-based, musical community. A drum is the ideal “first instrument”—its inherent accessibility offers deep layers of learning, and the “cool factor” gives children the desire to play, opening the door to experiencing a sense of accomplishment quickly. As children explore drumming patterns and songs from around the world, they learn about music, develop confidence as autonomous music makers, and discover how rhythm connects us all.

*Music Together defines Applied Music Competence as the ability to apply one’s Basic Music Competence to a variety of music and movement activities and experiences—including improvisation, collaboration, musical games, and choreographed dance. Children with Applied Music Competence demonstrate independence as music-makers as they interact with a diverse palette of tonalities, meters, tempi, and musical styles.

**Just as in language development, “speaking” the language of music (singing, moving, etc.) is the foundation on which reading and writing develops. Therefore, Rhythm Kids emphasizes building experiential fluency in rhythm and tonal skills while supporting pre-literacy and beginning interactions with notation.

Rhythm Kids™ by Music Together ~ Levels 1 & 2 follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight.

Rhythm Kids  LEVEL 1 is the next musical step for your preschool or kindergarten child with a parent or caregiver. Each week we drum, sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and begin to play music-based games. Rhythm Kids Level 1 guides children toward developmentally appropriate music and movement activities, where they can begin to take charge, lead others, and be musically creative, as they:

  • make up their own drumming patterns;
  • invent new ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, sticks, etc.);
  • create movement ideas for songs;
  • and even take a drum solo!

Classes are for preschoolers ages 4-5 and include:

  • 10 weekly, 45-minute classes
  • Animal Collection Songbook and CD each semester
  • Access to online drum-play videos and other material

Your child will:

  • Explore the world of rhythm through movement, instrument play, and song
  • Develop basic rhythm skills, like keeping beat, improvising, ensemble play, and soloing
  • Learn to create, cooperate, and express themselves musically

The Level 1 class will be provided with drums during class if you don't have one!  Just add hands!

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Rhythm Kids™  LEVEL 2 is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for children in Kindergarten through second or third grade (ages 5 through 8).

As part of the Rhythm Kids experience, children can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos featuring Rhythm Kids creator Tom Foote.

Classes are for children K–2 (ages 5 through 8) and include:
• 10 weekly, 45-minute classes
• Animal Collection Songbook and CD each semester
• 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!

Level 2 is an instrument-learning class, so your child will need a drum. Please ask your teacher about purchasing or renting a drum that is right for your child! 

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