This Fall Rhythm Kids® is chocked Full of little Maestros!
We have returned to Level 1 and Level 2 classes.
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This Fall we are offering 3 types of Rhythm Kids® music classes: Level 1 for 3.5 - five-year-olds in Pre-K, Level 2 for kindergarteners, first-graders, and second-graders, and Mixed Rhythm Kids® for children ages 4 - 8 years old. Have questions about which class to enroll your chlid in text us (203)805-8445. Ages are based at the start of class. Please reach out if your child is on the cusp, happy to help.
Rhythm Kids® Level 1 is the next musical step for your preschool child (ages 3.5 - 5). Parent/caregiver participation is encouraged but not required. Feel free to reach out to Center Director Leslie Pratt by emailing [email protected] to discuss your child's readiness to participate independently. Each week we drum, sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and begin to play music-based games. Rhythm Kids® Level 1 guides children toward developmentally appropriate music and movement activities, where they can begin to take charge, lead others, and be musically creative, as they:
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make up their own drumming patterns
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invent new ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, sticks, etc.)
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create movement ideas for songs
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even take a drum solo!
Your child will:
- Explore the world of rhythm through movement, instrument play, and song
- Develop basic rhythm skills, like keeping beat, improvising, ensemble play, and soloing
- Learn to create, cooperate, and express themselves musically
Rhythm Kids® Level 2 is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class for children in Kindergarten through second grade (ages 5 through 8). Parent participation is welcome but not required. Children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they:
- learn multicultural drumming patterns;
- develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments;
- explore movement and dance while singing songs;
- play games based on music and drumming;
- have fun with a host of rhythm activities.
Children will:
- Learn, create, discover and explore music, movement and drumming
- Enjoy age-appropriate ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.)
- Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements
- Experience drumming, song, and dance from around the world (Mali, Puerto Rico,
- Turkey, etc.)
- Find new ways to connect mind, body, and voice through rhythm
- Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation
- Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun!
Mixed Rhythm Kids® ages 4 - 8 year (must be 4 to register for class)
Students learn to compose, choreograph, and conduct as they play—and play with!—a variety of musical instruments: West African djembe drums, percussion instruments, and, the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. As your big kid learns to think and create like a musician, they’ll also build musical connections to the global community. Classes include:
- immersion in the musical language of many cultures
- playful music games with rules
- opportunities to lead, balanced with opportunities to collaborate
- deep exposure to complex, fun, and rockin' music
- many chances to solo, improvise, and work in ensembles
- rich, creative experimentation and expression, improvisation, and innovation
Woodbury~ Soulshine Arts Studio 124 South Pomperaug Avenue
Next to Main St. Ballet
Woodbury, Connecticut 06798 location map |
Woodbury~ Soulshine Arts Studio |
Summer 2025 |
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06/29/25 - 08/17/25 |
Gina Hepp |
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$ 215.00 |
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