Come join us for a FREE Mixed-Age music class on Saturday, November 29. These classes are perfect for infants through preschool with a caregiver. With a thought to giving back to the community, we ask that all families attending please bring a non-perishable food item to help support the food pantry's at the Rockaway Valley UMC, and at St. Mary's Church. Thank you for helping us make a difference through music.

Mixed age classes are designed for children birth through 5 with a caregiver.  Adults and children participate through song, dance and rhythm instruments in a fun and exploratory environment.  The mixed-age format is not only educationally sound but creates a family-like atmosphere where siblings can attend class together. Older children learn from being in a leadership role, while younger children benefit from the example of the older child. Children of the same age are not necessarily in the same stage of music development. A mixed-age format enables them to participate freely and experience the music at their own level of complexity, without being burdened by age-specific expectations.

Mixed age classes are designed for children birth through 5 with a caregiver.  Classes held at  St. Mary's are supported by the Music Ministry and incorporate a touch of liturgical music into the Music Together^® program. Adults and children participate through song, dance, and rhythm instruments in a fun and exploratory environment. You do not need to be a parishioner of St. Mary's, nor a member of the Roman Catholic church to join us for this fun-filled music program.

The mixed-age format is not only educationally sound but creates a family-like atmosphere where siblings can attend class together. Older children learn from being in a leadership role, while younger children benefit from the example of the older child. Children of the same age are not necessarily in the same stage of music development. A mixed-age format enables them to participate freely and experience the music at their own level of complexity, without being burdened by age-specific expectations.

The Music Together Babies class, for families with infants from birth through 8 months who are not yet walking, is a one-semester introduction to Music Together and to early childhood music development. After this one semester, the family is prepared to enroll in a mixed-age class. The music activities in a Babies class are specifically designed to teach parents how to support music development in infancy and how to connect with their infants through music, using concepts like “purposeful touch,” “sound layering,” and “dancing for baby.” Babies classes use the same collection as Mixed-Age classes, enabling a seamless transition for families between class programs.

Drop-in classes are a great way to spend a special day making memories with your favorite little music maker. Drop-in classes are $28 for the first child, $15 for 1st sibling, and $5 for additional siblings.  If you decide to join us for a full session, the cost of your drop-in will be credited toward the current session's tuition.