The Conservatory is now offering MUSIKGARTEN classes for preschoolers
After years of success with immersion arts studies for children ages 5 through 19, the Colorado Springs Conservatory is now home to the nationally acclaimed Musikgarten curriculum for parents and their children ages 3 through 5 years.
Musikgarten classes nurture a child’s musical and emotional development through joyful musical play. Every class creates a balance of sitting, moving and playing instruments. Musikgarten is built upon carefully sequenced lessons comprised of developmentally appropriate activities in order to build singing, listening, ensemble and instrument playing skills, as well as a pathway to music literacy. The goal is music-making as a natural part of life and this is accomplished by including the family. At each stage of Musikgarten programs, the family is involved so that music becomes part of the child’s everyday life. It is a way to integrate the senses and music to reach all learning styles in children. Music awakens and stimulates neural pathways in the brain that are associated with higher forms of intelligence, such as abstract thinking, empathy, mathematics and science. Overall, music activities are perfect for child development. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination – all in a group setting that builds community – a holistic experience.
It is for this very reason that the marriage of the ongoing CSC curriculum and the Musikgarten seemed logical. Since 1994, the Conservatory students have made their love of the arts and desire to master their craft through immersion studies paramount. The Conservatory agenda encourages application through comprehension and application. Starting at the age of 3? Even better. Including the parents? Even better.
2008-2009 Class Dates: September 15, 2008- April 30, 2009
Fall Break: November 24-30, 2008
Winter Break: December 23, 2008-January 11, 2009
Spring Break: March 23-28, 2009
Tuition Information:
All tuition are based on the full school year: September 15, 2008- April 30, 2009
All deposits are due upon registration and are non-refundable. After August 1, parents are responsible for the full year's tuition
Monthly payments are due by the 10th of each month from September 10 through May 10 OR
3 payments/school year made by September 10th, November 10th, and February 10th
Students registered after the start of the school year, must pay full deposit with program tuitions prorated based on enrollment date
Tuition includes registration, materials and classes per program description
CSC agrees to release the Parent(s)/Guardian(s) from this agreement if the child is withdrawn from the Conservatory for any one of the following reasons:
Move from the area
Physician's advice
Determination by CSC personnel that the school experience is inappropriate for the child
Should the child be withdrawn for any of the above stated reasons, any unused portion of the tuition is refundable at the time of withdrawal. Except for reasons stated above, parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for the full year's tuition.
Musical Beginnings: CYCLE of SEASONS: A Musical Celebration of the Year for Young Children, age 3, is a 45 minute class with caregiver.
Musical beginnings, Cycle of Seasons, provide a strong listening and movement foundation for musicality, as well as for overall development: cognitive, emotional, social, and physical.
Activities nurture musical, as well as overall development and include singing, beat/rhythm activities, movement exploration, listening, creating, playing instruments, poems and stories. Musical concepts, such as rhythmic and melodic patterns, tempo, dynamics and timbre, are experienced in many ways to reach all modalities of learning.
Materials: Child will receive three home packets throughout the year (one for each season: fall, winter and spring), each of which includes a songbook, a CD, and 8 animal listening game cards.
Classes offered: Tuesday - 11:30 - 12:15
4:00 - 4:45
Thursday - 5:00 - 5:45
Tuition: $460
Deposit $110 (non-refundable)
Monthly payments - $43.75/month (due on the 10th of each month Sept.-April)
OR
3 payments - $116.50 each (due on Sept. 10th, Nov. 10th & Feb. 10th)
Young Musicians 1 - Music Makers at HOME in the WORLD: 60 minute class for 4 year-old children. 10-minute family sharing time completes each class.
This level initiates a curriculum in which the child explores musical concepts through singing/vocal development, playing instruments, moving, listening, and creating. Musical skills evolve through performing, hearing, writing, and reading musical patterns, instrumental ensemble work and focus on orchestral instrumental families.
Materials: Child will receive 2 packets throughout the year, each containing a parent booklet, CD, notation cards, nature-theme pictures and instrument posters.
Classes offered: Tuesday - 5:00 - 6:00
Thursday - 6:00- 7:00
Tuition: $505
Deposit $115 (non-refundable)
Monthly payments - $48.75/month (due on the 10th of each month Sept.-April)
OR
3 payments - $130 each (due on Sept. 10th, Nov. 10th & Feb. 10th)
Young Musicians 2 - Music Makers AROUND the WORLD:
70-minute class for children ages 4-5.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed Young Musicians 1- Music Makers at Home.
Family sharing time ends each class.
This class continues sequential music learning within the context of world cultures. New concepts include reading and playing whole songs, I and V chords, syncopation, Orff ensembles, folk dances, and celebrations from around the world.
Materials: Throughout the year students will receive, Folder/map of particular culture, song pages, notation games, and 2 CDs.
Classes offered: Tuesday - 6:15 - 7:25 - (pajama class … wear your favorite Pj’s to class!)
Tuition: $520
Deposit $120 (non-refundable)
Monthly payments - $50/month (due on the 10th of each month Sept.-April)
OR
3 payments - $133 each (due on Sept. 10th, Nov. 10th & Feb. 10th)