Program Information

Mathews' Music of Frederick, Maryland

Pam Mathews, Instructor
pammusic@verizon.net (301) 524-4776 or (301) 662-9121 fax (301) 576-3616

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Fall 2008
begins Wednesday, September, 10 2008

Class availablity updated as of August 14, 2008

Village Our Time Imagine That! Family Time Young Child
Birth to 18 months 18 months to 3 years 3 to 5 years 6 months to 6 years 5 to 7 years
Village Information Our Time Information Imagine That! Information Family Time Information Young Child Information

Fall 2008 Kindermusik Class Schedule as of August 14
All classes conducted at Middletown United Methodist Church - Middletown, MD
Program Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Village 9:30 to 10:15 am
Our Time 10:45 to 11:30 am 11:15 to 12:00 Noon 9:45 to 10:30 am
2:00 to 2:45 pm
Imagine That! 10:00 to 10:45 am 11:45 to 12:30 pm
Family Time 10:00 to 11:00 am
Kindermusik Young Child Semester I
4:30 to 5:30 pm
Semester III
4:15 5:15 pm

Kindermusik Village

Who Children birth to 18 months
Curriculum 8, 45 minute classes. This session's curriculum is "Zoom Buggy".
Parents or caregivers are actively involved with their baby during each class session, the class time allows for special one-on-one bonding time
Objectives Parent education which will help you understand how the classes' activities aid in your baby's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Brain research shows us that development in these areas can be stimulated through purposeful, engaging musical activities. Special one-on-one bonding time.
Activities Gentle gathering time, movement activities, singing, chanting, instrument exploration, exercise/balance, intentional touch, quiet time, and object play.
Class times
  • Tuesday 9:30 to 10:15 am
Program Fees
  • Tuition $65.00
  • Materials $35.00 - includes baby's literature book, art banner, zoom car instrument, compact disc, 2 scarves (new students)

Kindermusik Our Time

Who Children aged 18 months to 3 years
Curriculum 15, forty-five minute classes. This semester's curriculum is "Milk & Cookies".
Parents or caregivers need to be present and actively involved in each class
Objectives Program aims to develop basic music, language, and social skills (including turn-taking), while providing an environment in which the child's musical instincts are encouraged and social skils begin to blossom.
Activities Singing, chanting, vocal exploration, sound imitation, rhyming, creative moving, dancing, listening, echoing rhythm and tonal patterns, playing simple percussive instruments, interactive story time and exploration of a rich assortment of age-appropriate literature.
Class times
  • Tuesday 10:45 to 11:30 am
  • Wednesday 11:15 to 12:00 Noon
  • Thursday 9:45 to 10:30 am
  • Thursday 2:00 to 2:45 pm
Program Fees
  • Tuition $140.00
  • Materials $49.00 - includes 2 compact discs, 2 music & movement books, home activity book, a stir xylophone and an insulated lunch carry bag

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Imagine That!

Who Children aged 3 to 5 years
Curriculum 15, forty-five minute classes. This semesters's curriculum is "Hellow Weather! Let's Play Together".
Parents or caregivers need to be present for the final 15 minutes of each session
Objectives Uses singing and sound imitation to develop your child's voice and language skills. Creative movement and dancing develop balance and awareness of space. Enjoyable activities that focus on attention and listening. The class experience will focus on and encourage your child's individuality and unique learning while honoring his/her own pace of learning and participation.
At Home Activities Each week the children are assigned an activity from the Home Activity Book. This book contains learning concepts and home activities directly linked to the activities experienced in each week's class.
Class times
  • Wednesday 10:00 to 10:45 am
  • Thursday 11:45 to 12:30 pm
Program Fees
  • Tuition $150.00
  • Materials $59.00 - includes Imagine That! back-pack, 2 literature books, 2 home cds, Hellow Weather! play set, a pair of ankle bells, rain shaker with scraper and family activity book
  • Returning Imagine That! Materials $53 (includes all of the above except the backpack)
  • Sibling kit $30 (includes pretend play set, family activity book and rain shaker)

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Family Time

Who Children aged 6 months to 6 years
Curriculum 10, sixty minute classes. This semesters's curriculum is "Here, There, Everywhere".
Parents or caregivers need to be activley involved in class sessions
Objectives Aims to develop basic music, language, listening, loco motor and social skills, while providing an environment in which each child's musical instincts and creativity are encouraged.
Class Activities Singing, chanting, vocal exploration, rhyming, finger plays, playing with props, creative moving, dancing, listening, playing and exploring simple percussive instruments, interactive story time, and family "jam-time".
Class times
  • Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am
Program Fees
  • Tuition $90.00 1 child family
    $150.00 2 child family
    $210.00 3 child family
  • Materials $60.00 - includes a family guide to musical fun, dog hand puppet and finger puppet, 2 home cd's, 2 jambourine instruments, 2 storybooks and a game board

Kindermusik for the Young Child

Who Children aged 5 to 7 years
Curriculum 4 sequential semesters, each consisting of 15, 60 minute classes. It is helpful, but not mandatory that students enrolled in Young Child 3 have already taken semesters 1 and 2.
Parents or caregivers need to be present for the final 10 minutes of each session
Objectives Children begin learning the fundamental musical concepts including reading and writing rhythms and notes on the music staff. Children will start discovering the music in all the sounds around them and refine their listening skills. Children will participate in live music by playing simple percussion instruments including their own glockenspiel. The instrumental families are introduced and explored as well as several majore composers. Third semester students will also learn music on their own 2-stringed dulcimer and be introduced to the music and people of other culutures.
Activities Singing and speaking, moving, listening, exploring instruments and becoming familiar with orchestral instruments, games, creating stories, sounds, & songs, and interacting with other class members.
Class times
  • Semester I - Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 PM
  • Semester III - Wednesday 4:15 to 5:15 pm
    (needs Semesters I & II)
Program Fees
  • Tuition $170.00
  • Semester I Materials $72 - includes Kindermusik bag, glockenspiel, music cd, folder of lesson materials, stickers, games' bag, songbook and home activity cards
  • Semester I Sibling Kit $25 (does not include bag, cd or glockenspiel)
  • Semester III Materials $72 - includes folder of lesson materials, stickers, games' bag with manipulatives, songbook, music cd, and a two-stringed cardboard dulcimer
  • Semester III Sibling Kit $25 (does not include cd or dulcimer)
  • New Students to Young Child $93 (includes Semester III materials with the addition of the Kindermusik bag and glockenspiel)

PROGRAM FEES
Program Tuition Materials
Village $65
(8, 45 minute classes)
  • $35 - baby's literature book, art banner, zoom car instrument, compact disc, and 2 scarves (for new participants
Our Time $140
(15, 45 minute classes)
  • $49 - 2 music cds, 2 music & movement books, home activity book, a stir xylophone and an insulated lunch carry bag
Imagine That! $150
(15, 45 minute classes)
  • $59.00 - Imagine That! back-pack, 2 literature books, 2 cds, Hello Weather! play set, a pair of ankle bells, rain shaker with scraper and family activity book
Family Time $90, $150, $210
(10, 60 minute classes)
  • $60.00 - family guide to musical fun, dog hand puppet and finger puppet, 2 cd's, 2 jambourine instruments, 2 storybooks and a game board
Kindermusik for the Young Child $170
(15, 60 minute classes)
  • Semester III Student Materials $72.00 (includes folder of lesson materials, stickers, games' bag with manipulatives, songbook, music cd, home activity cards and two-stringed cardboard dulcimer)
  • Semester I Student Materials $72.00 (includes Kindermusik bag, Glockenspiel, music cd, folder of lesson materials, stickers, games bag, songbook, and home activity cards)
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This page was last updated: August 15, 2008

You can contact Pam Mathews at pammusic@verizon.net

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