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Taking registration for the winter session.
It is not too late to enroll.  Tuition will be pro-rated.

WINTER 14 WEEK SESSION:
JANUARY 5 - APRIL 21
(no classes March 26-31 and April 5-7)

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.

 

FREE PREVIEW CLASSES AT MUSIKGARTEN OF OAK PARK
PREVIEWS BEGIN JANUARY 5TH

Location: 344 Harrison Street Oak Park

Family Music (17 months - 3) Mondays at 6 P.M. 

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


Cycle of Seasons (3 - 5 years) Wednesdays at 6:15 P.M., Thursdays at 5:45 A.M. Fridays at 12 noon & 1:40 P.M. & Saturdays at 10:45 A.M. 

IF A CLASS HAS AN OPENNING, A FREE PREVIEW CAN BE ALSO ARRANGED IN DESIGNATED CLASSES.   PLEASE CONTACT ANGIE AT: angie.musikgarten@yahoo.com   Thanks!  
Space is limited.  Advance registration is required.   

 

 

 

 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
 
   
 
 
 

TAKING REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER SESSION OF
THE ACTORS GARDEN  

The Actors Garden is a theatre school and performing arts organization brought to you by children’s theatre veteran Gigi Hudson. The Actors Garden offers a variety of classes taught by wonderful, experienced teachers who love teaching children! They are very serious about theatre education!  So serious that they believe that theatre should be taught with a word that is not so serious…Fun.  Any questions, please call: (708) 406-9228 or visit: www.theactorsgarden.com   
 


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

Friends Tell Stories Together

 

Piano students preparing for the recital 

Photo by Eileen Molony