NOW REGISTERING FOR 2020
REGISTER FOR 2020 CLASSES BELOW:
Contact us if you need help finding the right class for your child.
We believe all children are musical and engaging their brain at an early age lays that foundation. The curriculum we teach is called Musikgarten and is a program that has a thought out, planned, progression for your child. Each session is different and provides new songs and activities, exposing children to a variety of melodies, rhythms, and cultures.
CLASSES HELD AT:
San Elijo Recreation Center, 1105 Elfin Forest Rd., San Marcos
San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos
(Registration through the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department)
TUITION COSTS AND DATES ARE POSTED ON THE SAN MARCOS CITY PARKS AND RECREATION WEBSITE. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO REGISTER.
TUITION COSTS AND DATES ARE POSTED ON THE SAN MARCOS CITY PARKS AND RECREATION WEBSITE. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO REGISTER.
Family Music for Babies and Toddlers (6 months - 3 Years)
Participate with your child 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. All activities are designed to bridge the natural connection between music and movement through two years of curriculum. You can enroll in this course up to two years without curriculum repeating. Optional Family Materials available for purchase on the first day.
Tuesdays, 10:10 - 10:50 @ San Elijo Recreation Center
Wednesdays , 10:10 - 10:50 @ San Marcos Community Center
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. Fall and Winter semesters of this class are taught with curriculumunique to that semester. We advise students to participate in at least four sessions of the Preschool Music Class before they move on to Music Makers.
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. Fall and Winter semesters of this class are taught with curriculumunique to that semester. We advise students to participate in at least four sessions of the Preschool Music Class before they move on to Music Makers.
Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:45 @ San Marcos Community Center
Kinder Choir (Ages 5-6)
Young children gain experience using their first instrument...their voice! Classes encourage joyful music making, singing in tune, quality tone, and note reading skills. Holiday songs learned will be performed at the end of semester concert. Children's Choir (Ages 7-12)
Children develop their sight reading, ear training, and vocal skills in this singing ensemble. Songs learned will be performed at our Spring Concert. Often our choir is invited to perform at various community events. Past performances include Sea Port Village, Horton Plaza, Rancho Carlsbad, San Marcos Tree Lighting, Balboa Park December Nights, and Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Space is limited.
Intermediate Vocal Ensemble (Ages 12-15)
This audition only ensemble delves into vocal technique, three part harmony, note reading, ensemble singing, stage presence and solo singing. Rehearsals focus on the technique of blending versus the technique of singing solos. This performance driven ensemble will learn Holiday performance pieces for our Fall Concert. Students are invited to participate as a mentor for the Children's Choir and may play a significant leadership and mentoring role for the younger students. To schedule audition, please contact info@soundsystemkids.
