Stubbs Music

Welcome

We are so excited that you are interested in our Kindermusik Program.  Working together-you, the parents, and the Kindermusik instructor-will develop your children to their highest musical potential and introduce them to a lifetime of music, both in class and in the home.  Kindermusik International has recognized our Kindermusik program as one of the TOP 125 programs in the world since 2001.  We are listed as a member of the TOP 125 programs.  You and your child are invited to visit an age appropriate class. (see the following schedule of classes)  If you have any questions please, email, call or stop by the  office.  I also encourage you to visit the Kindermusik web site http://www.kindermusik.com/ and sign up to receive their monthly email letter, "Tune In", which has wonderful suggestions and thoughts for the continual development of musical children.  Thank you for knowing the value of early music education for your children.

Martha H. Stubbs, President

          Kindermusik is a German word meaning children's music, and for over 30 years, children have experienced the joy of creative expression through this unique musical learning experience. Research now tells us what we intuitively knew all along: that cognitive, social and emotional development begins in a newborn's very first days of life, and from the very beginning, we can do much to stimulate growth in very natural loving ways.  Through age appropriate group lessons, children explore rhythm, melody, listening, movement and instruments.  Kindermusik's wonderful curiculla allows the child to learn and develop at his or her own pace.  Our purpose is to provide a unique program of musical learning and enjoyment that nurtures the total development of the young child.  We focus on the process rather than the performance.  Classes are offered to children from birth to seven years of age.  Kindermusik is the community of families and teachers passionately committed to bringing music to children's lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CD's, books, instruments, and activities for our classes and for family time at home

Kindermusik philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and our fundamental beliefs:

• Every parent is the child's most important teacher
• Every child is musical
• The home is the most important learning environment
• Music nurtures a child's cognitive, emotional, social, language and physical development
• Every child should experience the joy, fun and learning that music brings to life

We encourage family interaction and believe that parents and entire families may benefit from the growth and stimulation afforded by a group enviroment which uses music and movement to encourage self expression and joyful bonding between a child and adults who give love and support.  One of the biggest challenges for a parent is to let the child develop at his or her own pace.  In each class there is a mixture of ages.  This mixture allows the parent and child to observe the different stages of development emotionally and physically.  Every child develops differently.  The parents responsibility is to encourage the child but not force a concept.  It takes months for children to develop each new skill.   When the child is ready it will be such a thrill!  We encourage the parents to continue the learning experiences during the week at home so that music becomes a natural and important part of the family life.

As a member of the Kindermusik Maestro Program, Stubbs' Music Center's promise to you is that we will always provide you with Kindermusik certified instructors.  We have set a standard of excellence in so many demonstrative ways.  Growth, outreach, and teacher mastery are the cornerstones of a strong and lasting legacy that will ensure that the power of Kindermusik touches lives for years to come.  For the 2009-2010 year our teachers Elizabeth Kelly and Carmen Mullin.

To see what an Our Time experience would be like watch the following video.

                                         OUR CLASSES

 All classes meet once per week and vary in size from 4- 9 students. They meet Monday through Saturday at 1260 Timberlane Road.

• VILLAGE (0 to 18 months): The parent or caregiver attends a weekly 45 minute class with the baby and together they participate in vocal play, object exploration, and creative movement.  They learn about the importance of using their voice with the baby and how to bring the joy of music into their homes.  As the children develop their motor skills, they are able to begin exploring movement and instruments.

• OUR TIME (18 months to 3 years) The Our Time curriculum brings the joy of music and movement into the lives of toddlers and their parent or caregiver.  The class meets weekly for 45 minutes and consists of singing, chanting, rhyming, sound identification, moving, listening and instrument exploration.  The class is designed to help your child improve
• confidence, self-control and communciation skills.

          IMAGINE THAT (3 1/2, 4 and 5 year olds)  The Imagine That  
          curricula is designed for that crucial period when a child moves
          from receptive to expressive learning.  The child begins to teach
          you a few things.  Imagine That curricula pairs music with
          expressive language, storytelling, peer interaction, movement
          and pretend play.  Fascinating musical exploration helps
          children become accustomed to being in a one hour weekly class 
          without their parent or caregiver but with 4 to 9 of their peers.
          The parent or caregiver is invited to attend the last few minutes
          of class.

                                                  August 24, 2009 - December 19, 2009

TOTAL COST INCLUDES REGISTRATION, MATERIALS AND 17 LESSONS!

VILLAGE  (Birth to 18 months)                                                      COST:  $304

Wednesday 9:15 - 10: a.m.            Instructor:  Elizabeth Kelly
Thursday 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.            Instructor:  Carmen Mullin

OUR TIME  (19 months to 3 years)                                                 COST $304

Monday 10:05 - 10:50 a.m.            Instructor:  Elizabeth Kelly
Tuesday 10:05 - 10:50 a.m.           Instructor:  Carmen Mullin
Thursday 10:05 - 10:50 a.m.         Instructor:  Carmen Mullin
Saturday 10:05 - 10:50 a.m.           Instructor:  Elizabeth Kelly

IMAGINE THAT  (31/2 years - 5 years)                                           COST $338

Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.               Instructor:  Carmen Mullin
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.           Instructor Elizabeth Kelly