Saturday, December 21, 2013

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Our gift to you - Enjoy 20% off tuition for winter semester during the month of December.  Thanks for your support!!  Click here for more info.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

2013 Holiday Concert at the Dove Carlsbad Library

Sound System Show Choir had a spectacular performance December 5, 2013 at the Dove Carlsbad Library!!!!  The performers were having so much fun on stage, completely working the crowd over with their smiling stage presence and gorgeous voices, and the audience was LOVING IT!!!!  Thank you to all of you who came to enjoy the performance, as well as, so many dedicated parents and volunteers.  We are very grateful there are so many people willing to support children in the musical arts!

If you missed it... we still have 2 more performances coming up.  Our Junior Show Choir performs TONIGHT, at 6:00 p.m. December 7 at the San Marcos Tree Lighting at the San Marcos Civic Center (Address: 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos).

Our Entire Show Choir performs again on Saturday, December 14 at 12:00 p.m. at the Premium Carlsbad Outlets (5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 100. Carlsbad, CA 92008) in the center of the mall, near the Gap Outlet.  Come let us put you in the Christmas Spirit, while you get some Christmas shopping done!  These girls will warm your heart, as well as dazzle you with their talent!

Here are some cute pictures from our performance at the Library:

 Backstage and ready to perform

 Welcome Christmas

 I want a Hippopotamus For Christmas


 Frosty the Snowman

 Christmas Bells

 Jingle Bells... in style!



 Fighting over the spotlight!!!

 Juh juh juh juh juh juh jingle bells!
 On a One Horse Open Sleigh!!!

 Silent Night
 Still, Still, Still


 Bless Us All
 18 very talented Young Ladies
Silly Kids after the show!!!!

Monday, December 2, 2013

2014 WINTER SESSION

ANNOUNCING OUR 2014 WINTER SESSION

Classes are held at the Carlsbad Dove Library (1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad), Platypus Kids (1441 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 126, Encinitas), and the San Elijo Hills Community Center (1105 Elfin Forest Road).

Family Music for Babies and Toddlers (Newborn - 3 Years) 
Participate with your child for 45 minutes each week in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments. These weekly classes are action-filled for toddlers - full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning - and their parents. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement through four wonder-filled semesters.

TUESDAY 9:15-10AM
January 14th - April 8th
No class April 1st
Platypus Kids
Register here

Preschool Music Class (Ages 3-5) 
Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities involving the four seasons. Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling. This class nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context. 

WEDNESDAY 1:45-2:30 PM
1/22, 1/29, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/14
Carlsbad Dove Library
$115

Register here
WEDNESDAY 9-9:45AM
January 22nd - February 19th
$50
San Elijo Community Center
Register here

WEDNESDAY 9-9:45AM
February 26th - March 26th
$50
San Elijo Community Center
Register here

WEDNESDAY 9-9:45AM
April 9th - April 30th
$40
San Elijo Community Center
Register here

Music Makers (Ages 4-6)
This two-year curriculum includes singing, creative as well as structured movement, playing instruments and ensemble work, ear training and guided listening. This developmentally sound approach to music literacy builds symbolic thinking, concentration, memory, and self expression. The children start to work with written musical patterns, too.   Music Makers are invited to share some songs and activities at our Spring Concert.

WEDNESDAY 2:45-3:30 PM
1/22, 1/29, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/14
Carlsbad Dove Library
$115
Register here

Children's Choir (Ages 7-12)
Boys and Girls develop their sight reading, ear training, and vocal skills in this group singing ensemble.  Songs learned will be performed at our Spring Concert.  Often our choir is invited to perform at various community events.

WEDNESDAY 3:45-4:45 PM
January 22nd - May 5th
No class 2/12, 3/12, 4/2, Additional rehearsal Monday, May 5
Carlsbad Dove Library Auditorium
$95
Tuition does not include costume fee
Register here

Sunday, August 25, 2013

FREE DEMO CLASSES COMING UP!



Want to try our Family Music Class (ages 0-3) or Preschool Class (ages 3-5) for FREE before registering for the semester?  You're in luck.  We'll be offering a free demo on September 3rd at Platypus Kids (1441 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 126, Encinitas 92024).

9:15AM Family Music Class (ages 0-3)
10:15AM Preschool Class (ages 3-5)

Space is limited so please call 760-632-KIDS to reserve your spot.

These classes teach children the language of music at an age when their brains are decoding the vast amount of knowledge in their environment.  The lessons look like play, but are filled with meaningful activities that prepare children for their future musical endeavors.  In addition, there are many other benefits for music lessons at a young age.  Here are twelve of them:

12 BENEFITS OF EARLY MUSIC LESSONS

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

How to EAT like A ChiLD 2013!!!

Our 2013 Summer Camp has come to a close, featuring out performance of HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD: And Other Lessons in Not Being Grown Up.  It was a beautiful performance!  Thank you to all who performed and helped!  We really appreciate you!  Check out these fun pictures from the rehearsal and performance:

Last Rehearsal:


 Jolly Bucaneer

 The Dog

 Say "Yes"


 How To Understand Your Parents


 Waiting

 We Refuse to Fall Asleep


 The last one to Refuse to Fall Asleep

From The Performance on August 3rd, 2013 at the Dove Library Auditorium:

 I Feel Sick

 How to Eat Like A Child: Part 1

 How to Practice the Violin

 Rockin' Out

 How to Convince Your Parents to get a Dog

 How to Play

 How to Understand Your Parents

 Basically whatever they say "Means No"

 How to Eat Like a Child: Part 3

 How to Hang Up the Phone

 How to Wait



 How to Go to Bed

 "We do what we've got to!"
Even if we're not to.  Like a ch, ch, child! Yeah!!!


Friday, May 31, 2013

2013 FALL SESSION

ANNOUNCING OUR 2013 FALL SESSION
Classes are held at the Carlsbad Dove Library (1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad) and at our new location, Platypus Kids (1441 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 126, Encinitas).  Platypus Kids is an upscale resale clothing store with a beautiful classroom within.  We are excited to introduce you to this facility because it is perfect for our classes.  Registration for our Dove Library classes begins now.  Registration for our Platypus Kids classes begins June 8th.   Class sizes are limited, so register soon!  

Family Music for Babies and Toddlers  (Newborn - 3 Years) 
Participate with your child for 45 minutes each week in singing, chanting, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments. These weekly classes are action-filled for toddlers - full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning - and their parents. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement through four wonder-filled semesters. 

TUESDAY 9:15-10AM
September 10th-December 3rd
(No class Thanksgiving Week)
Platypus Kids
Tuition $155


Preschool Music Class (Ages 3-5)
Celebrate your child’s love of nature and growing independence through activities involving the four seasons (45 minute class). Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement and storytelling. This class nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context.

TUESDAY 10:15-11AM
September 10th-December 3rd
(No class Thanksgiving Week)
Platypus Kids
Tuition $155

WEDNESDAY 12:30-1:15PM
September 11th-December 3rd
(No class Oct 2nd and Thanksgiving Week)
Carlsbad Dove Library Meeting Room
Tuition $142

Junior Girls' Performance Show Choir (Ages 6-8)  
Sound System Kids is proud to present the opportunity for children to participate in show choir geared specifically for this age group. This performing group will meet weekly to learn holiday songs and dances that will be performed at various venues at the semester's end.  Girls will enhance their ensemble singing and dancing skills, gain confidence in performing, and learn to work together as a team.  Vocal technique and music education will be emphasized during rehearsals.  Solfege and sight reading will be introduced.  Girls will also participate in folk songs and singing games.  Performances will be held tentatively on Nov. 16, Dec. 5, and Dec 10th.  In past semesters, this group has performed at the Dove Library Auditorium, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Balboa Park's December Nights, and Girls on the Go.
WEDNESDAY 3:15-4:15PM
September 11th-December 5th*
No class Thanksgiving Week
Carlsbad Dove Library Meeting Room/Auditorium
Tuition $180 
Tuition does not include costume fee

*NOTE: There will be an additional rehearsal on Dec. 5th.

Advanced Girls' Performance Show Choir (Ages 9-12)
Sound System Kids is proud to present the opportunity for children to participate in show choir geared specifically for this age group. This performing group will meet weekly to learn holiday songs and dances that will be performed at various venues at the semester's end.  Girls will enhance their ensemble singing and dancing skills, gain confidence in performing, learn to work together as a team, and learn how to polish their performances.  Vocal technique and music education will be emphasized during rehearsals.  Solfege and sight reading will be explored more in depth.  Performances will be held tentatively on Nov. 16, Dec. 5, and Dec 10th.  In past semesters, this group has performed at the Dove Library Auditorium, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, Balboa Park's December Nights, and Girls on the Go.

WEDNESDAY 4:15-5:30PM
September 11th-December 5th*
No class Thanksgiving Week
Carlsbad Dove Library Meeting Room/Auditorium
Tuition $200 
Tuition does not include costume fee

*NOTE: Rehearsal on September 18th will be from 3:15-4:45PM and there will be an additional rehearsal on Dec. 5th.

Click here to register for 2013 Fall Classes.

New Location

Sound System Kids is excited to announce we are teaming up with the children's store, Platypus Kids in Encinitas to offer morning music classes.  

FREE demo this coming Tuesday, June 4th.  

Toddler Class (0-3) 9:15-10AM
Preschool Class (3-5) 10:15-11AM

Enrollment in this demo is limited so please save your spot by e-mailing us at info@soundsystemkids.org

CAMP

Last day for early bird discount for the musical theater camp!  And look for Fall registration starting tomorrow!

Memories from last summer.....so fun!!!