Music provides a lifetime of enjoyment and builds a foundation that helps children succeed in all areas of life. For over 30 years, the Conservatory of Music has been introducing small groups of active pre-schoolers to the world of music through this Kodály-based music literacy program. Children joyfully discover the elements of music through nursery rhymes, traditional chants, singing games, folk songs, selected art music and movement activities. They learn contrasting concepts such as fast-slow and high-low using a variety of Orff instruments.
Music in Early Childhood is a 30-week daytime program that runs from September to May.
EACH TERM FEES: $195/15 weeks
Preparatory Class - Age 3
The fall term is parented: a time for parents and their little ones to discover rhymes, songs and games. It is a lovely class to dance and sing and cuddle. After the winter break it is the time to see how well the children do on their own.
Our instructors are aware of how diverse children behave in class settings. Some children cannot wait to engage with the teacher and the group, while others need their "Grown Up" to initialize all interaction. This is a time to recover aural traditions, share a tune and play some drums. Our instructors use puppets, books, songs, and all kinds of wondrous materials to discover the details in music.
Nursery Class - Age 4/5
This is a great class because at this age, the children have an innate enthusiasm for sharing. But it is especially magical because there is a certain amount of "Reading preparedness" in this class. We dance, we sing, we explore movement and imagination to invite the detail of music into the mind and body, and spirit of the child. Books, puppets and all kinds of materials make this a great class with lots of action.
Kindergarten class - Age 5/6
This is when the children's musical knowledge really takes off. New intervals and rhythmic patterns are introduced and notated. The children will be able to write down simple melodies and rhythms and create their own music. There is lots of action in this class too so it is great for active children.
FALL TERM
AGE 3
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:20am, Sept 17-Jan 21, Alberta College
Tuesdays 2 - 2:50 pm, Sept 20-Jan 17, Alberta College
Wednesdays 2 - 2:50 pm, Sept 21-Jan 18, MacEwan University South
AGE 4/5
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:20am, Sept 17-Jan 21, Alberta College
Tuesdays 3 - 3:50 pm, Sept 20-Jan 17, Alberta College
Wednesdays 3 - 3:50 pm, Sept 21-Jan 18, MacEwan University South
AGE 5/6
Saturdays 11:30 - 12:20pm, Sept 17-Jan 21, Alberta College
Tuesdays 4 - 4:50 pm, Sept 20-Jan 17, Alberta College
Wednesdays 4 - 4:50 pm, Sept 21-Jan 18, MacEwan University South
WINTER TERM
AGE 3
Tuesdays 2 - 2:50 pm, Jan 31 - May 15, Alberta College
Wednesdays 2 - 2:50 pm, Feb 1 - May 16, MacEwan University South
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:20am, Jan 28 - May 26, Alberta College
AGE 4/5
Tuesdays 3 - 3:50 pm, Jan 31 - May 15, Alberta College
Wednesdays 3 - 3:50 pm, Feb 1 - May 16, MacEwan University South
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:20am, Jan 28 - May 26, Alberta College
AGE 5/6
Tuesdays 4 - 4:50 pm, Jan 31 - May 15, Alberta College
Wednesdays 4 - 4:50 pm, Feb 1 - May 16, MacEwan University South
Saturdays 11:30 - 12:20pm, Jan 28 - May 26, Alberta College
6-WEEK SPRING TERM SAMPLER CLASS AT MacEwan University South Campus (7319 29 Ave)
$78, noncredit
S, May 5 – Jun 16 (no class May 19)
(Limited space. Please register early.)
Age 6 months to 3 years
MUSC 0975 - OP41 MSC
2:30 – 3:20 pm
Age 3 and up
MUSC 0977 – OP41 MSC
3:30 – 4:20 pm
Age 5 and up
MUSC 0979 – OP41 MSC
4:30 – 5:20 pm
To register or for more information, please call the Conservatory of Music Office at 780-633-3725 or email Conservatory@MacEwan.ca
