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First Steps in Music

A Magical Introduction to Music and Movement for Young Children

Dr. John Feierabend, artistic director
Luann Saunders, Simsmore Square teacher
Connie Greenwood, Univeristy of Hartford Campus teacher

Nothing is more important to healthy development than to have a child's life filled with wonderful, positive experiences. What better way to provide the positive delight and stimulation than through music and dance! First Steps is a unique introduction to musical expression and creative movement, carefully designed by a national leader in early childhood education and taught by our dedicated professional staff. From free play with percussion instruments to organized songs, rhymes and games, these sessions:

  • Inspire children to listen, feel and move to music of all kinds
  • Stimulate a child's imagination through songs and movement
  • Encourage constructive social interactions with other children and their families
  • Are incredibly fun for kids and parents
  • A gift for parents to share with their children, newborn through age five

About the First Steps Program

First Steps in Music is a series of music and movement classes for youngsters from birth to age five with their parents. These classes are part of the National Center for the Arts in the Early Years. The Center, jointly administered by The Hartt School's Music Education Department and the Community Division, firmly believes that early involvement of preschool children in relaxed music and movement activities is an important "first step" in musical development. The goal of our classes is to enable all children to reach their full potential in music and movement through informal activities based on a rich body of traditional children's folk songs and rhymes.

The First Steps in Music program is designed to provide a fun, exciting musical experience both in and out of the classroom. Each class begins with 10 to 15 minutes of exploratory play that allows students to informally investigate various sound-making devices. The remainder of the class time is spent in a series of casual music and movement activities and games. Additionally, all participants have access to a lending library of music books, tapes, CD's, videos and musical toys. Parents are provided a set of expectations for class once enrolled to facilitate the needs of the instructor and other parents.

First Steps Classes

Winter Session Dates:

December 1, 8, 15, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9 & 16 (Any classes missed by the instructor will be made up on March 1st)

Class Time Teacher

Location

Infant/Toddler (birth to 29 months)

9am - 9:30am

Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Infant/Toddler (birth to 29 months) 9:40am - 10:10am Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Nursery (30 - 42 months) 10:20am - 11:05am Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Nursery (30 - 42 months) 11:15am - 12:00pm Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Infant/Toddler (birth to 29 months) 9:40am - 10:10am Luann Saunders Simsbury
Nursery/Preschool (30mths - 5yrs) 10:20am - 11:05am Luann Saunders Simsbury

 

Spring Session Dates:

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10 & 17 (Any classes missed by the instructor will be made up on April 19 or 24)

Class Time Teacher

Location
Infant/Toddler (birth to 29 months)

9am - 9:30am

Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Infant/Toddler (birth to 29 months) 9:40am - 10:10am Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Nursery (30 - 42 months) 10:20am - 11:05am Constance K Greenwood Main Campus

Nursery/Preschool (30months - 5yrs)

 11:15am - 12:00pm Constance K Greenwood Main Campus
Infant/Toddler (birth to 29 months) 9:40am - 10:10am

Luann Saunders

Simsbury
Nursery/Preschool (30mths - 5yrs) 10:20am - 11:05am Luann Saunders Simsbury

 

Click here for your Winter Session First Steps Registration Packet