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What is Music Together®?
Music Together is a music and movement approach to early childhood music development for infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten children and their parents, teachers, and other primary caregivers. It began as an educational project of the Center for Music and Young Children and is now being taught internationally. Originally offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.
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Summer Schedule
Registration is required for our summer semester. Spaces fill on a first come, first served basis. The 6 week summer semester will start on July 7, 2008.
Summer registration materials are available now.
West Chester, PA
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. with Beth
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. with Danielle
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. with Sue
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. with Danielle
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. with Beth
Fridays, 4:30 p.m. with Sue
If you are interested in any added classes, please print the registration brochure and write in the new class time. Thank you!
Nutley, NJ
This service is provided to the families of clients of Tempo! Music Therapy only.
Please call Angela at (201) 207-1160 for further information if you are interested in this program at Tempo! in Nutley.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. with Angela
Registration
If you have any questions, please email musictogether@tempotherapy.com or call at (610) 344-7030.
If interested, please fill out the registration form and mail to:
Tempo! Music Therapy Services
7 North Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19380
Registration Form in PDF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Children Are In A Class?
Classes are comprised of six to twelve children ages birth through five years and their parents or primary caregivers. Classes are held once a week for forty-five minutes during which the teacher leads the group in songs and rhythm chants featured in the song collection for the current semester. The songs are presented through a variety of musical activities which incorporate:
1. Playful, interactive ways to focus on tonal and rhythmic elements of music
2. Small & large movement
3. Free, expressive dance
4. Instrumental jam sessions
5. Use of props (scarves, balls, hula hoops, etc.)
How Long Do The Sessions Last?
The sessions are as follows:
Fall Session - 10 weeks
Winter Session - 10 weeks
Spring Session - 10 weeks
Summer Session - 6 weeks
What Is Included In Tuition?
Each semester you will receive a new song collection on two CDs - one for your home and one for the car - and a beautifully illustrated song book. The music includes traditional songs, original songs and rhythm chants. There are nine different song collections for you and your child to experience.
Are Gift Certificates available?
Yes! Gift certificates can be made out for any denomination and can be used for music classes.
Is my baby too young to be in a mixed age class?
No. By providing your child with Music Together classes when he or she is very young, you will be ensuring him or her a life of musical enjoyment. Infant participation may seem passive at first, as they actively absorb what they are hearing, seeing and feeling, but parents will learn to recognize their infant’s musical responses and observe them reaching milestones as they develop. As a result, a musical bond will develop between you and your child and you will be thrilled watching your child’s musical growth.
I can’t sing! How can I be a good role model for my child?
Parents/Caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability, contribute greatly to the enrichment of the child’s musical experiences. Whatever the level of your technical skill, the most important things you can model for your child are authentic pleasure, interest, and the desire to participate in music activities.
Can I preview a class?
Yes, and for free! Just call Angela at (610) 344-7030 in PA or (201) 207-1160 in NJ to set up a date and time. Prior to each semester we also offer a variety of free Open House classes.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is on a first come first served basis.
Please use our registration form available online or in our office or call Angela to reserve your child's place in class. Gift certificates are available for music classes as well. Full payment is due with your registration. Please print and mail your registration form with payment. There is no registration fee for returning families.
A full refund will be given if you withdraw before the first day of the semester (ex. Spring - before April 7, 2008). If you withdraw on or after the first day of the semester, a $15.00 early withdrawal fee will be deducted from your credit as well as any class fees, depending on the week of the semester. This credit will remain on file for one year from the date issued after which time, the credit will expire.
Like most programs, we cannot normally refund or give credit for classes missed during the semester, even if absences have been frequent. Nonetheless, at the discretion of the director, partial credit may be provided towards future classes in cases of prolonged absence due to severe illness, or other unusual circumstances. The computation of this tuition credit does not include the registration fees or any instrument purchases, or a $50.00 fee covering open materials and early withdrawal after the first day of classes (ex. Spring – April 7, 2008). Materials returned in their original sealed condition, the first week of classes, will be credited. No credit will be given for materials returned after the first week of class or if materials are returned in poor condition or opened. There will be a $10.00 fee for all returned checks
MAKE UPS POLICY:
You will be able to schedule 2 make-up classes during this TEN week session. No make-ups will be carried over into the next session and 24 hour advance notice for make-ups and cancellation for make-ups are a MUST!!!
Non-registered siblings are allowed to attend make-up classes. However, there will be a charge for the extra child.
For example:
- If you have 2 make-ups to do and you need to bring a non-registered child with you to your make-up class, each child will count as 1 make-up. You will have no make-ups left to do.
- If you have 1 make-up to do and you need to bring a non-registered child with you, the charge for the extra child will be $15.00 in cash.
To register for a make-up class, please call Angela at (610) 344-7030 or e-mail her at angela@tempotherapy.com
If you know that you will be absent weeks in advance please tell your child's teacher as this will allow for extra make-up people in your class.
If you have registered for a make-up class and do not call to cancel before 8:00am the morning of, this will count as a make-up for you and your child.
THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR CHILD:
It is Music Together's® philosophy that children should not be forced into musical behaviors. Please allow your child the freedom to experience music in whatever way he or she chooses. The BEST thing you can do for your child is model musical behavior by singing and actively participating in the activities, yourself. Having a good time is very contagious. Parent involvement is important to having a successful Music Together experience with your child. I count on you to participate and serve as the “ultimate” role model for you child and the other children. Don't forget to SING and have FUN!
TALKING POLICY:
Refrain from talking to your friends during class. It is very important for the children to realize that we are here to experience music. If you talk rather than sing, the children will think that talking is an acceptable behavior when actually it is distracting to everyone and it is especially difficult for your teacher to sing over the talking.
CELL PHONES:
Please turn off cell phone ringers (vibrate is acceptable) during class time. Cell phone use in the classroom during class time is not permitted. In case of emergencies, please step out of the classroom to accept the call.
CDs & SONGBOOKS:
Repetition, repetition, repetition! The more you listen at home, in the car or at Grandmom's, etc., the more your child will respond in class and at home. Be sure to involve the rest of the family
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
You can call (610) 344-7030 and listen to a recorded message. If class is cancelled, we will add a date to the end of this session for an automatic make-up.
BEHAVIOR:
I may ask for intervention, or I may intervene if your child's behavior is a concern for himself or others in the class. (Ex: throwing instruments, WILD running, etc.)
The goal here is to keep the class safe. If at any point, your child is hurt, please be sure to fill out an accident report before you leave the facility.
FOOD AND DRINK:
NO FOOD during class. This can be disruptive to the other class members and is not fair. If your child must have something to eat please take them outside the classroom and come back in when you are finished.
Please remember cups without spill-proof lids will not be permitted. Again we would appreciate if you would take your child outside the circle let them drink and then put it away.
Please remember that there is always a possibility of a child having a severe food allergy in class and I ask that we all respect each others concerns for our children's well being.
ILLNESS:
With the Cold and Flu season, we need to be extra careful to keep our instruments and out environment clean and safe for all, including the teachers. If your child has had a fever or diarrhea, they should be free from these for at least 24 hours before returning to class. If they have a cold with a multi colored running nose, or just they are not feeling quite like normal, PLEASE do not bring them to class. We have children in class who are at many different stages of oral development and taste testing is what they do. Please help us keep the germs out as best we can. Thanks in advance understanding!
P.S. Feel free to use the Purell in class!
RETURNED CHECKS:
If a check is returned for any reason there will be a $10 fee.
Updated 02/15/08
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