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It is not too late to register for the Spring session. Tuition will be prorated.
7 Week Spring Session
April 22 - June 10
(No classes: May 25 & 27)
(Last Saturday class meets on June 15)

5 Week Summer Session
Reduced Schedule 
Tuesday & Wednesday classes: June 11- July 10
Saturday Classes: June 22 - July 20

A special thank you to Eileen Maloney, a talented Musikgarten parent, who was our professional photographer for the recital and gala.   All photos taken by Eileen are available for viewing after the Gala.   You may contact Eileen through her web-site www.emphotography.net or 708-369-9946

Wonderful thanks to the Oak Park Arms and the gracious Desi Vasquez, social director at the Arms. I am tremendously grateful for their extra-ordinary support. “It is a wonderful world and it’s all at the Arms.”

We look forward to a joyous evening.

   

FREE PREVIEW CLASSES IN MAY

Advance registration is required. 

Family Music for Babies:  Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 A.M.

Family Music: Mondays at 6 P.M. & Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 9 A.M.

Cycle of Seasons:  Wednesdays at 9:45 A.M. and 1 P.M.  Fridays at 12 noon &  Saturdays at 9 & 10:45 A.M.

Music Makers at Home: Fridays at 9:45 A.M.  

If a class has an opening, a free preview can be arranged in designated classes. Please contact Ana at musikgartenoakpark@gmail.com Space is limited. Advance registration is required.  

When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. Language development, self expression, memory skills, concentration, social interaction, fine motor skills, listening, problem solving, teamwork, goal setting, and coordination are all impacted by early music and movement education. What's more, as a child learns to play music, other areas of development - creativity, family bonding, self-esteem, confidence, emotional development - are also positively impacted.
 

Musikgarten's philosophy is steeped in this understanding. Movement and music activities are perfect for child development. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination - all in a group setting that builds community - a truly holistic experience.

We believe that:
All children are musical.
Music meets the needs of children.
Music benefits the whole child, must be introduced early and must involve the family.
By using only the highest-quality educational resources and instruments, we can help deepen a child's appreciation for music and the natural world around him, building a foundation for life-long music making.
Providing an appropriate musical experience and following a carefully sequenced approach to music reading allows a child to participate fully in musical experiences of all kinds.

Our approach to music education is fun for children, parents and teachers. As a result of our sequential pathway to music education, children can become independent, thinking musicians. To foster music literacy, Musikgarten offers a comprehensive early childhood program that spans the first nine years of a child's musical development. Children love the progression from semester to semester, as patterns and songs are repeated and built upon, addressing students' needs at each level. The Musikgarten experience culminates in group piano lessons.

 

 Ms. Kristin leads the children in Mouse, Mousie at the Musikgarten Gala.
Photo by Eileen Molony www.emphotography.net 

 


 

  
Photo by Frank Pinc
 
Take a moment to watch a video about Musikgarten  Note: You will need quiktime to view the movie.

Click here to watch movie
 

ART CAMP

Registration is now open for the Summer 2012 Art Camp in the Oak Park Arts District. Musikgarten of Oak Park will again participate in this very special camp.  You may link to the Art Camp Page on the website http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/summer-art-camp-registration-begins-february-15th/

Two 2-Week Art Camps:

June 10 through 21 and/or August 5 through 16  (Monday – Friday)

Two Age Groups:  5 to 7 years and 8 to 11 years

$370 for Morning Only (9:00-11:45am) or Afternoon Only (12:30-3:15pm)$795 All-Day Camp (9:00 am-3:15 pm with lunch supervision)
Includes all material costs. 

Register before May 19th for $10 off!!!Questions? Please visit our Camp FAQ’s page or email pam@pamelapenney.com 

When you enroll your child in the Arts District Camp Program you give your child the opportunity to expand their art skills with professional artists through dance and movement, mixed-media, glasswork, beading, painting, culinary arts, fiber arts, drama, print-making, creative writing and more.  Throughout each day of our camp programs the children rotate between a variety of studio, galleries and creative businesses for a fun and creative experience.

Children will visit a variety of studio galleries during the 2-week session for art lessons and will be escorted between locations by the instructors.  The class schedule will be sent out a few weeks before camp starts.  Your child will visit a variety of at least 10 studio locations which will vary depending upon the dates and times they have registered for.  Camp registration fee includes all art materials and instruction.

  

THE ACTORS GARDEN 

 

The Actors Garden - where theatre and fun grow hand in hand!

The Actors Garden, a theatre school brought to you by children’s theatre veteran Gigi Hudson and the area’s finest teaching artists, offers exciting theatrical adventures to your children. Actors Garden takes theatre education very seriously - so seriously that we believe theatre should be taught with a word that is not so serious: Fun!

 

We have course offerings for folks age 4-99  Course offerings include Introduction to Theatre, Story Fun, Musical Theatre,Shakespeare, Scene Study,choreography,beginning improvisation and a brand new Adult Improvisation class.  For more information, email Gigi Hudson: gigi@theactorsgarden.com

 

 

The Actors Garden On ABC7 News!

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/connect_kids&id=8771374


Click below to read an article from Pioneer Press 365 about our great new partnership with The Actors Garden.
 
 

Piano students preparing for the recital 

Photo by Eileen Molony