Classes range in size from a minimum of 5 students to a maximum of 12. For more information about the schedule, locations, policies, and fees, see our registration page.
All classes occur once per week. The Winter 2012 session is 12 weeks long, beginning January 14th and ending April 21st with a possible make-up date on April 28th (see schedule on the registration page for more details.)
All classes are 40 minutes long, with the
exception of Piano Orff which is 50 minutes long. All classes are held at the
Swansea Town Hall, except for Piano Orff which is held at the Windermere United
Church.
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First Steps in Music For babies 12-24 months First Steps in Music introduces your baby to the world of sound and song. We bounce our babies, tickle them, count their fingers and their toes, move with them, play instruments with them, give them scarves for peek-a-boo time, and show them animal puppets. Finally, we finish off the class with recorder music and a soothing lullaby. These classes are as much for the caregivers as for the children. Even if you don't have any musical background, you'll learn how to play simple musical games and sing to your little one. All First Steps in Music classes are separated into small age-specific groups, so that children can progress along with their peers. |
| Offered at Bloor West on Saturdays at 11:00. |
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Little Musicians For children 2-3 years old Little Musicians helps older babies and toddlers develop their musical skills and learn to express themselves in song. Caregivers are still present, but now children are ready to explore the world on their own with boundless curiosity and energy. We follow the same format as in First Steps in Music, but now we spend more time with creative movement, instrument playing, and interactive songs. Children are old enough that they might want to do the singing as they rock their teddy bears to sleep. |
| Offered at Bloor West on Saturdays at 9:30. |
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Stories and Songs For children 3-4 years old Stories and Songs lets older children explore the world of music and develop their own musical voices, while having great fun. Children attend classes on their own, although caregivers may attend at a child's request or at the request of the teacher. We nurture their playful nature with a variety of songs, stories, and music games, and introduce them to new percussive and melodic instruments. They also learn the concepts of beat and rhythm informally, putting them on the right path to make music an enriching part of their lives. |
| Offered at Bloor West on Saturdays at 10:15. |
