PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Establishing good foundations for a lifetime of music and art enjoyment

sampleOur preschool classes focus on creating an educational yet exciting and fun environment for children to explore and learn the fundamental concepts of creativity in the arts. Classes are designed by teachers with specific training and experience in areas of preschool education.

My son, Matthew, completed his first session of Mini-Musicians today.  For the past two months, my three-year-old has been singing and clapping around the house.  He eagerly sings the songs he has learned for our family and friends.  Matthew has always had an affinity for music, but these classes have built on his enthusiasm.  (We're particularly thrilled that Matthew has finally learned to use his whisper voice.)   He even recognized "Carnival of the Animals" at a concert we attended at Northwestern University.  His teacher played parts of it for him during one of his classes, and Matthew remembered it!

 I'm attaching a photo of Matthew and his teacher.  I think his expression probably communicates more than my words ever could.  Thank you for this program.  Matthew loved the class.  We're looking forward to the second session. --Most Sincerely, Libby W.

PRESCHOOL CLASSES AT FOX RIVER ACADEMY:

MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS:
Piano Preparatory Course for Ages 4-7

Our piano preparatory course is a semi-private class using the materials from the popular Music for Little Mozarts piano series. Little Mozarts teachers the fundamentals of piano playing in a fun group setting, helping students develop music basics in preparation for one-on-one private lessons.
30-minute classes on Tuesdays; call for availability
10 week sessions; Tuition: $120 (does not include class materials)

 

MINI MUSICIANS preschool music program:
vocally-based music introductory course for ages 3-5

Our preschool music program is designed to teach in a fun, engaging way the six main concepts of music. Students will learn that Music is made up of Pitch, Rhythm, Movement, Mood, and is a Language, both on a spoken and Universal level. Students exposed to these musical concepts are provided with an essential foundation for music appreciation, as well as an integral background of musical fundamentals for future private music study. The Miniature Musicians program is vocally based, making involvement accessible to all children. We keep our class size to a minimum (4-6 per group), to allow optimal attention to
your child’s learning. 

The Miniature Musicians Program works through a series of three sessions, with each progressive session building on the concepts learned previously. At the end of each session, students participate in a music program, presenting the work of the session.
Session I: Beginning Concepts (30-minute sessions; 10 weeks total); $100
Session II: Concepts (45-minute sessions; 8 weeks total)
Session III: Advanced Concepts (45-minute sessions; 7 weeks total)

 

CREATIVE DISCOVERIES:
EXPLORING OUR WORLD THROUGH MUSIC AND ART (ages 3-5 years)

Our monthly preschool sessions provide a creative learning experience for young children to explore music, art, and movement in a fun, active, and energetic environment. Our Creative Discoveries Creative project is an ongoing program with exciting new activities each session for students to enjoy!

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Creative Discoveries:
Session I: 04JAN (1/4-1/18) 3 weeks
Who are the People in your Neighborhood?
1000 Tuesday 10:00-11:05a Art Rm1
1001 Tuesday 1:00-2:05p Art Rm1
Fee: $75. YMCA Member;    $90. Community Participant

Session II: 22FEB (2/22-3/8)  3 weeks
Backyard Buddies
2000 Tuesday 10:00-11:05a Art Rm1
2001 Tuesday 1:00-2:05p Art Rm1
Fee: $75. YMCA Member;    $90. Community Participant

Session: 19APR (4/19-5/3) 3 weeks
We're Goin' to the Zoo 
3000 Tuesday 10:00-11:05a Art Rm1
3001 Tuesday 1:00-2:05p Art Rm1
Fee: $75. YMCA Member;    $90. Community Participant

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