Early Childhood Music and Movement Program
From the rhythm of our mother’s heartbeat music is our first social interaction. All cultures have an oral tradition of song to teach our past and impart our values. The connections and mnemonic impressions for children in joining their voices and passions to the group are imperative to the development of their being. At Musaicorum we feel that this journey first begins with you and your child together so they can enjoy the social dynamic of a group environment from the emotional safety of their caregivers’ arms. As they grow and develop into the persons that they will become we gradually move to independent classes and then eventually to the beginnings of formal music education.
Our Programs are structured with both age and aptitude in mind and are developed to recognize that ear training encourages music, movement, and language development. With a focus on the needs of the child our musical play class has been created to enhance learning in a holistic approach. The curriculum is spaced to allow time for the wonder of discovery while encouraging musical growth at their developmentally appropriate level and placing value on home practice with their biggest fans (you). Our Early Childhood Education philosophical base is a curated blend of the Montessori and Reggio axioms which pays special attention to the growth of their social, intellectual, and emotional well being. The musical pedagogy is developed from the Kodaly Method, the Orff Approach and Dalcroze Eurhythmics teaching approaches. During class we sing, move, listen, and play our way to a greater understanding and passion for music. These musical components are foundational in practicing and beginning to understand the beat, meter and phrase forms. It is essential for children to be exposed to proper speech, and dramatic story telling to create a rich aural experience which will help them form language and begin to sing. Children learn best by listening and then experimenting, children under the age of six are their most creative and explorative stages these classes can be a large part of that.
Sing: Our song catalogue is chosen from folk traditions from around the world focusing on the things that bring us together and the beauty of nature.
Move: Class participation in activities such as games, dancing, and action songs.
Listen: Little ears are exposed to beautiful songs, chants, rhymes, and finger plays and stories with dramatic flare. The children learn through listening and then experimentation.
Play Children love to watch, touch, and mimic and we give them the opportunity to play with the instruments and musical materials.
Music can be an integral part of speech and social development, at Musaicorum we offer group classes in both a parented or independent setting. Our ECE Music & Movement lessons are an integrated program introducing music in fun ways that are based in the Orff and Kodaly methods. Our young students are learning while having fun; our goal is that they leave our classes smiling and wanting more!
Beginning in July 2024 we have Saturday morning classes operating out of the SunWest building at 260 Midpark Blvd SE Calgary.
Wigglers and Wobblers Music Time (0-2 years with valued adult companion) 9-945 am Saturdays
Delightful musical play activities that are age specific. This class was created as a special weekly time to learn songs and rhymes for clapping swinging and tickling their little nose and toes. This guided class helps the parent or caregiver as much as the child with specific musical activities that calm and excite. We will engage in bouncing songs, finger plays, stories, and little dances. It is a joyous time to celebrate the gift of music together.
Curious Movers Music Time (2-4 years with valued adult companion until comfortable) 10-1045 am Saturdays
We sing and listen and play our way to a deeper understanding of music. Creating lasting cherished memories with a special adult to delight in the fun and continue the learning at home. Imaginations develop through stories, songs and movement activities. We will discover advance musical concepts and be introduced and exposed to music masterpieces. These young children will participate in fun physical activities and have opportunities to boisterously participate either with the comfort of their parent or be able to join the group activities with their teacher and friends. We listen to and sing and move and play to old favorites and learn new exciting ways to prepare to enter private music lessons.
Kinders Music Time (4 – 6 years Independent) 11-145 Saturdays
This program is about nurturing the transition to independent learning and engagement. Vocal development is a main focus of this class. We participate in engaging musical activities with focus on dramatic play and developing our singing voice. We continue to work on our listening and memorization skills. As we progress, we incorporate music theory concepts, note recognition and playing additional rhythm instruments. We will spend time on pitched instruments such as the desk bells, the piano and xylophones. In story format we introduce the musical note family and practice reading and creating rhythm patterns and learning solfège hand signs.
during class we become familiar with solfege terms, singing patterns, and solfa hand signs
July 2024 Classes : 1, Fee $30
August 2024 Classes: 2, Fee $60
Fall Semester Sept to December 2024 Classes: 13, Fee $325
September 7, 14, 21
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21
Winter Semester January to March 2025 Classes: 11, Fee $275
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Spring Semester April to June 2025 Classes: 10, Fee $250
April 5, 12, 26
May 3, 10, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
We also offer Semi- Private Group Vocal lessons as a great stepping stone for children who are interested in entering Musical Theater, Choral groups, or just wanting to further develop their performance skills. We cluster students based on aptitude, ability, and emotional maturity so your child is at ease and fully engaged in all activities. These classes are for groups of up to 4 children in our Bridlewood Studio.
Semi- Private Evening Classes:
Mondays 5:00-5:45 pm for children aged 4-6
Fall Semester Sept to December 2024 (Mondays) Classes: 13, Fee $455
September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 21, 28
November 4, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16
Winter Semester January to March 2025 Classes: 10, Fee $350
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 31
Spring Semester April to June 2025 Classes: 10, fee $350
April 7, 14, 28
May 5, 12, 26,
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 pm for children aged 4-6
Fall Semester Sept to December 2024 Classes: 15, Fee $525
September 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11, 18
Winter Semester January to March 2025 Classes: 11, Fee $385
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19
Spring Semester April to June 2025 Classes: 12, Fee $420
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21,28
June 4, 11, 18