Early Childhood Music Education classes are designed to introduce music to children ranging from newborns to age 5. Based on the research of Edwin Gordon and curriculum developed by Dr. Cynthia Crump Taggart, the goal of this program is to increase children’s potential to achieve in music through engaging and entertaining musical activities.
Class activities include singing and chanting, moving to music, playing assorted percussion instruments, and pattern instruction. All early childhood classes are fully inclusive, and several classes are run in collaboration with Early On©.
MSU CMS Early Childhood Music Program Philosophy
Early Childhood Music Classes: Adult Attendance
To help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, some early childhood music classes may need to limit the number of adults attending with each child due to classroom size.
For classes with this limit, please plan for one adult or caregiver to attend with each child. We know these classes are a special way for families to spend time together, and we encourage you to share songs, activities, and musical experiences with other family members at home.
If you would like two caregivers to attend with your child, please contact the Community Music School office before registering so we can discuss what may be possible.
Thank you for your understanding and for making music with us!
| Monday classes | Tuesday classes | Wednesday classes | Thursday classes | Friday classes | Saturday classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14 - November 16 | September 15 - November 17 | September 16 - November 18 | September 17 - November 19 | September 18 - November 20 | September 19 - November 21 |
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Carla Larzelere
$180/student
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Carin McEvoy
$180/student
Fridays, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Karen Salvador
$180/student
Saturdays, 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21
Instructor: Kate Port
$180/student
Mondays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16
Instructor: Piumi Kasthuri Arachchi
$180/student
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Carla Larzelere
$180/student
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Carin McEvoy
$180/student
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18
Instructor: Rong Nie
$180/student
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19
Instructor: Rong Nie
$180/student
Fridays, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Dillon Downey
$180/student
Saturdays, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21
Instructor: Kate Port
$180/student
Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16
Instructor: Piumi Kasthuri Arachchi
$180/student
Tuesdays, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Carla Larzelere
$180/student
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18
Instructor: Rong Nie
$180/student
Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19
Instructor: Dillon Downey
$180/student
Fridays, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Dillon Downey
$180/student
Saturdays, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Duration: 10 weeks
Dates: September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21
Instructor: Kate Port
$180/student
