MUSIC CLASSES

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MUSIC TIME FOR TODDLERS I  #23030

Come spend an enjoyable hour with your toddler singing, dancing, and playing rhythm instruments. Your child will develop coordination, balance and spatial relationship skills as well as communication and cooperation. Come ready to play!
Adults can participate with their child at no additional cost.
AGES: 1 ½-2 ½ yrs

10:00 - 11:00 am | TH
September 9 - October 14, 2021 ($50 / child)
October 28 - December 9, 2021 ($50 / child) No classes held November 25, 2021

MUSIC TIME FOR TODDLERS II #23031

Your toddler is ready to move and this is just the class! During this very active class, we will sing, dance, chant, and play rhythm instruments. We will work in large groups as well as small and begin early introductions to dynamics, tempo, pitch, beat, and rhythm. Come join the fun!
Adults can participate with their child at no additional cost.
AGES: 2 ½ - 3 ½ yrs

11:00 am - Noon | TH
September 9 - October 14, 2021 ($50 / child)
October 28 - December 9, 2021 ($50 / child) No classes held November 25, 2021

MUSIC FOR SCHOOL READINESS #23032

Music will be used to reinforce skills needed for school such as respect, communicating with others, sharing, numbers, colors, shapes, and the alphabet. Opposites, rhyming, and following one to several step directions will also be included and kids will learn to see, say, and play rhythms on percussion as well as melodied instruments.
Adults can participate with their child at no additional cost.
AGES: 3 ½ - 5 yrs

Noon - 1:00 pm | TH
September 9 - October 14, 2021 ($50 / child)
October 28 - December 9, 2021 ($50 / child) No classes held November 25, 2021

 WEE KEYS #23033

In this introduction to keyboarding, your child will begin to familiarize themselves with the piano. They will begin learning the fundamentals of piano without the structure of formal lessons and have fun playing musical games, singing songs, & dancing. Your child will begin to learn how to see, say, and play simple musical rhythms and songs while distinguishing patterns and musical symbols. This is a great transition into formal lessons.
AGES:  4 - 6 yrs 

9:00 - 10:00 am | SA
September 11 - October 16, 2021 ($50 / child)
October 30 - December 11, 2021 ($50 / child) No classes November 27, 2021

 UKE CAN DO IT! #23035

In this fun introduction to playing the ukulele, your kids will familiarize themselves with the soprano ukulele. Kids will work on exercises to help increase finger strength and will work in a large group as they learn and play simple chords and songs. Singing is encouraged.
AGES: 7 yrs & older

10:00 - 11:00 am | SA
September 11 - October 16, 2021 ($50 / child)
October 30 - December 11, 2021 ($50 / child) No classes held November 27, 2021

GUITAR #23037 

From the very first class, you will become more knowledgeable with the guitar. this is a perfect introduction to learning the fundamentals for playing the guitar from tuning and basic maintenance to exercised in helping increase finger strength. Strumming and simple fingerpicking will be introduced as well as simple music theory, guitar chords, and reading tablature. Designed to create an interest and confidence no matter what level of ability you are. No music experience required.
Must have a playable 6 string guitar.
AGES: 8 yrs & older

6:00 - 7:00 pm | SA
September 11 - October 16, 2021 ($60 / child)
October 30 - December 11, 2021 ($60 / child) No classes held November 27, 2021

BUCKET DRUMS #23041

This is an exciting and fun group class with many opportunities for your child to learn about beat, rhythm, and drumming. Several kinds of drums and percussion instruments will be utilized in this class and kids will learn how to see, say, and play simple musical rhythms while distinguishing patterns and musical symbols.
AGES: 11 - 16 yrs

5:00 - 6:00 pm | M
September 13 - October 18, 2021 ($60 / child)
November 1 - December 6, 2021 ($60 / child)

5:00 - 6:00 pm | M
September 11 - October 16, 2021 ($60 / child)
November 1 - December 6, 2021 ($60 / child)

ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY/AT

112 South State Street | Geneseo IL | (563) 508-5296

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Music Class Details you need to know:

• No musical experience is required of the child or adult.
• All activities are selected based on the developmental ages of the children.
• Classes will provide you as a parent with age appropriate songs and activities to enjoy at home with your toddler.
• Classes will help acquaint your child with a group experience that will promote listening skills, individual opportunities for exploration, and teamwork while being musically fun.
• Sign up for classes at the Geneseo Community Center or online at www.GeneseoParkDistrict.org