What should a music class for preschoolers include?
Kindermusik Level 3 classes involve more than just playing instruments. These classes center on instrument play along with sound exploration, ensemble development, creative play, and other activities. Preschoolers will have fun making music while boosting all areas of their learning.
What to Expect ...
Ensemble Development
Students in Level 3 learn to play simple patterns as a group. This collective music-making helps them build the foundational skills needed for creating music in an ensemble.
Pre-reading Music
Preschoolers begin to interpret graphic notation symbols by associating them with specific sounds. This symbolic comparison is an important precursor to learning how to read formal music notation.
Creative Expression
Through guided creative play, 3- to 5-year-old students learn to safely communicate their feelings and ideas using both movement and music.
Instrument Play
Your child will play a range of instruments, focusing on maintaining a steady beat, repeating rhythmic patterns, and interpreting graphic notation.
What You'll Learn
Language Understanding
Level 3 students expand their vocabulary, gain knowledge of basic story structures, and learn how to decode and interpret various symbols.
Cognitive
Preschoolers demonstrate an increased capacity to memorize and recall information, alongside improved attention spans and focus.
Listening and Sound Recognition
Children develop the ability to detect patterns, subtle variations (nuances), and the unique quality (timbre) in the different sounds they hear.
Socialization
Students in Level 3 will learn essential social skills, including waiting patiently, taking turns, working cooperatively within a group, and communicating clearly and respectfully.