Music FUNdamentals

It’s never too early to learn about and appreciate music! Join us as we explore music together. Classes incorporate the teaching methods of Edwin Gordon's music learning theory by using interactive, developmentally appropriate songs that foster children to explore their imagination and creativity. Classes are centered on the children's natural inclination to move, sing, listen, and explore instruments. Music FUNdamentals classes are a great way to bond together as a family.

Parents and children interact together through animated games and activities to develop beginning musical skills in a fun, family atmosphere!

Classes run for 5–week, 9-week and 6 week sessions:
Session I:            October 9–November 6
Session II:           starts November 13
Session III:          starts February 5
Session III:          starts April 16

Children must be the required age by October 1, 2008. Classes take place in the Music Room at Canandaigua Primary School, 96 West Gibson Street.

Music for Wee Ones
ages 0 to 3 years, with parent/caregiver
Thursdays, 5:30–6:15 pm
A wonderful way to introduce sounds and rhythms to little ones while spending special time, one-on-one. Parents and children learn songs and activities that can enhance their daily lives while developing the building blocks of musical language. Through playful singing, movement and games, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and instrumental activities, share a learning experience with your child that will help to build a solid foundation for and love of music.

Music for Young Children
ages 3–6
Thursdays, 6:30–7:20 pm
Step up to the next level of active music making and develop musical concepts such as steady beat, tone matching, readiness of note reading skills, and the appreciation for different genres of music. The worlds of literature, seasons, counting, following directions, awareness of self and others, as well as social skills, will be explored during this lively, active class.

FEE for Music FUNdamentals classes: $8 registration fee; $55* tuition per 5-week session, Students taking individual lessons at Hochstein are eligible for reduced tuition for one Music FUNdamentals or children’s dance class.

*Reduced fees are available on a sliding scale, based on household income. We will be happy to discuss your child's musical education. Please call (585) 454–4596.