Why aren't there separate classes for different age groups?
In the 1980's, Music Together pioneered the development of the mixed-age approach in early childhood music. In each class, we strive to create a musically rich, developmentally appropriate environment where the whole family can enjoy music and nurture skills at the level right for each child. Mixed-aged classes also provide a rich learning environment because children of different ages thrive when they interact with each other; the babies are often fascinated by the older child, and the "big" children enjoy helping and sharing with the "little" ones. This approach is based on research from the fields of music education and early childhood. |
What happens after we complete a song collection?
Exploration of another song collection will begin! There are nine different song collections (as well as three summer collections), so you can look forward to expanding your repertoire with a variety of new songs and chants. The curriculum is designed so that families can continue classes for three years before revisiting a collection. In three years, you and your child will learn over 375 songs! If you do continue in the program beyond three years (and we hope you will!), your child will experience their first song collections in a brand new way. Read more about the curriculum on the About Music Together page. |