- Music Connections of Bloomington-Normal: Classes, Kindermusik for the Young Child

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		Age range 5 to 7 years Class structure Four units each 15 weeks Class size up to 12 children Class length 60-75 minutes Class Schedule Young Child 1 Young Child 2

Features and Benefits for You and Your Child:
Critical vocal development skills are built. Musical concepts develop by learning musical structure. Children learn in small group sessions without the pressure of performance. For your budding musician, Young Child provides a pressure-free, developmentally appropriate transition where she can musically succeed before taking on more formal instruction. In small, movement-oriented classes, your child develops, her greatest instrument — her voice — while she learns the symbols and vocabulary of music-making.

	She develops instrument-playing skills with the introduction of the glockenspiel, recorder and dulcimer, as listening activities strengthen her ability to discern a variety of instruments and musical concepts. Through creative learning activities, she begins to read music and to create musical compositions — tangible accomplishments that instill positive emotions about her own musicality. Soon, a request of "Mom, I want to take piano" may surprise you.

What does ongoing musical training offer young children beyond the music itself? According to the experts, here are a few of the benefits: Improved basic Kindergarten skills In general, higher IQ scores Enhanced language development and reading skills Improved listening skills Higher self-esteem A greater aptitude for personal expression and creativity Overall boost in academic achievement Better eye-hand coordination Enhanced abstract spatial abilities

At Home Materials Kindermusik Young Child At Home materials include a folder of music activity pages, an illustrated family songbook, a games bag, professionally recorded music on CD, an instrument — either a glockenspiel, dulcimer or recorder, depending on semester enrolled, and a canvas carry bag.