Class Descriptions
We believe that music is an essential part of life! Our classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-piano, piano, and more build strong musical foundations and set children up for a lifetime of music making and enjoyment. Scroll down for more information about each of the classes we offer.
As a nonprofit, we are dedicated to ensuring high-quality music and movement education for all children. Please contact us if you'd like information on our need-based and adaptive scholarships. Our Early Childhood music classes have ongoing enrollment and can be joined at any point.
To Register, complete the on-line registration form or mail in the printable Summer 2026 registration or Fall 2026/Spring 2027 registration (Coming soon!) or call (970) 353-1116. The yearly registration fee is $10 per family.
• Siblings attending class who are 6 months and older need to be registered for class, and pay the sibling tuition rate. Siblings under 18 months in Exploring Music and Movement attend classes free.
• When calculating sibling prices, the first child pays full tuition; additional children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's Beginning Music, Family Music, or Exploring Music class free of charge.
• All infants under 6 months of age attend classes free.
As a nonprofit, we are dedicated to ensuring high-quality music and movement education for all children. Please contact us if you'd like information on our need-based and adaptive scholarships. Our Early Childhood music classes have ongoing enrollment and can be joined at any point.
To Register, complete the on-line registration form or mail in the printable Summer 2026 registration or Fall 2026/Spring 2027 registration (Coming soon!) or call (970) 353-1116. The yearly registration fee is $10 per family.
• Siblings attending class who are 6 months and older need to be registered for class, and pay the sibling tuition rate. Siblings under 18 months in Exploring Music and Movement attend classes free.
• When calculating sibling prices, the first child pays full tuition; additional children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's Beginning Music, Family Music, or Exploring Music class free of charge.
• All infants under 6 months of age attend classes free.
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SUMMER Early Beginnings
(Birth to 16 months) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver
Wednesdays 11:15am (Jennifer)
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $42 ($38 sibling*) per 4 week session
($0 for infants under 6 months)
- Snuggle and sing with your baby as you experience a sensory rich music class together
- Nourish your baby's developing body and brain through music
- Song, dance, instrument play, and community music making, with bouncing and patting games, rocking and singing activities, dancing, drums, and more.
- The aural environment nurtures pitch, rhythm, and musical awareness
- Developmentally appropriate and based on current research about your baby's brain and cognitive development
- Promote bonding and fun with your baby
"UCCMA is already making a difference in my infant's life. He already loves music and recognizes music around him."
"I love taking them each week and it is so fun to come home and see how much they've learned, even if they don't show it in class or show it when they were younger (babies). Putting my kids in UCCMA is the best thing I have ever done for their growth and development. I love the teachers and the programs and would highly recommend it to anyone considering."
* Family Discount: First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee. **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
"I love taking them each week and it is so fun to come home and see how much they've learned, even if they don't show it in class or show it when they were younger (babies). Putting my kids in UCCMA is the best thing I have ever done for their growth and development. I love the teachers and the programs and would highly recommend it to anyone considering."
* Family Discount: First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee. **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
SUMMER Beginning/Family Music
(Birth to 4 years)- 30 Minute Class with Caregiver
Tuesday 9:45am (Jennifer)
Tuesday 5:15pm (Jennifer)
Wednesday 9:45am (Jennifer)
Wednesday 10:30am (Jennifer)
Wednesday 4:30pm (Kathy)
Thursday 9:45am (Jennifer)
Tuesday 5:15pm (Jennifer)
Wednesday 9:45am (Jennifer)
Wednesday 10:30am (Jennifer)
Wednesday 4:30pm (Kathy)
Thursday 9:45am (Jennifer)
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 and/or Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $42 ($38 sibling*) per 4 week session
($32* for additional sibling registered in the same class, infants under 6 months attend free)
Register Now
- Experience the joy of music and movement with your child and family
- Nurture your child's developing brain and body with music
- Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
- Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
- Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
- Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!
Please note that a registration is required for all children attending the class.
"My daughter has attended UCCMA since she was about 1 year old. She looks forward to her music class every week. We are at the point where she knows what day of the week it is based on if she has music that day or not. Her rhythm and social skills have developed immensely since starting the class. We couldn't ask for anything more. "
"Union Colony Children's Music Academy has made a huge impact on not only my kids, but on our entire family. We use the ditties, songs, and rhythm games in our lives daily! We can make the daily chores fun and exciting by tapping, clapping or singing about it. Your teaching staff is awesome! we really feel loved :) Thank you for your commitment to my little ones"
"My daughter has attended UCCMA since she was about 1 year old. She looks forward to her music class every week. We are at the point where she knows what day of the week it is based on if she has music that day or not. Her rhythm and social skills have developed immensely since starting the class. We couldn't ask for anything more. "
"Union Colony Children's Music Academy has made a huge impact on not only my kids, but on our entire family. We use the ditties, songs, and rhythm games in our lives daily! We can make the daily chores fun and exciting by tapping, clapping or singing about it. Your teaching staff is awesome! we really feel loved :) Thank you for your commitment to my little ones"
* Family Discount: First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee. **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
SUMMER Exploring Music and Movement
(3 to 5 years)- 45 minute class with caregiver
Tuesday 4:15pm (Jennifer)
Thursday 11:15am (Jennifer)
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $45 ($40 sibling*) per 4 week session
(Siblings under 18 months attend free)
Register Now
Thursday 11:15am (Jennifer)
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $45 ($40 sibling*) per 4 week session
(Siblings under 18 months attend free)
Register Now
- Explore the joys of music and movement with your child
- Nurture their growing curiousity about the musical world around them
- Spark musical and overall growth with instrument play, purposeful and creative movement, and focused listening.
- Encourage child and family participation as they grow in independence
- A wide variety of musical and movement activities, imaginative play, and creative movement
"UCCMA has a great program. My son has been attending classes for over three years now and started when he was 6 months old. Each class is thoughtfully planned and the variety of classes are tailored to accommodate your child as they grow. Not only are the classes fun, but they continue to teach music, movement, creativity, memorization, and spark activities at home that my son normally wouldn’t have thought of.”
* Family Discount: First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee. **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
SUMMER Making Music
(4 to 6 years)- 50 minutes, without caregiver
Tuesday 4:30pm (Kathy)
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $49 ($45 sibling*) per 4 week session
Register Now
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $49 ($45 sibling*) per 4 week session
Register Now
- Build the aural, motor, and reading skills for successful future piano study
- Grow in confidence and musicality as we sing, dance, and creatively move
- Play keyboard percussion instruments and build musical ensembles
- Explore and compose with graphic musical notation
- Perfect for new and returning students in our Making Music classes. Our Making Music classes bridge the gap between our Early Childhood classes and piano studies.
"My granddaughter has a love for music that brings happiness and joy to everyone. She makes up songs in every day conversation and has a joyful spirit surrounded with music and movement. UCCMA has been a WONDERFUL experience for her and for all of us!"
* Family Discount: First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee. **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
SUMMER Exploring the Piano
(6* to 8 years) - 50 minute class
Tuesday 3:10pm (Jennifer)
Tuesday 5:45pm (Kathy)
Thursday 12:30pm (Jennifer)
Summer: 5/26-6/19 and 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $115 ($105 sibling*) for 8 week Summer
Register Now
Tuesday 5:45pm (Kathy)
Thursday 12:30pm (Jennifer)
Summer: 5/26-6/19 and 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $115 ($105 sibling*) for 8 week Summer
Register Now
- Exploratory piano skills will be explored on both pianos and keyboard percussion
- Drumming, dances, creative movement, and basic music literacy will set a strong base for formal study in the Fall
- This exploratory level piano class is for children with no piano experience.
- A great class for this Fall’s new piano students!
- *Children age 6 by 9/15/26 are welcome to register
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
SUMMER Advancing the Keyboard
(returning Piano 1 and Piano 2 students) - 60 minute class
Wednesdays 5:15pm (Kathy)
Summer: 5/26-6/19 and 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $115 ($105 sibling*) for 8 week Summer
Register Now
Summer: 5/26-6/19 and 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $115 ($105 sibling*) for 8 week Summer
Register Now
- Keep those fingers moving this summer in a relaxed and fun summer session!
- New songs, games, drumming, and dancing with Ms Kathy
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule.
Please Note: All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.
SUMMER Bucket Drumming
(7 to 12 years)- 45 minutes
Thursdays 5:00pm (Kathy)
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $45 ($30 sibling*) per 4 week session
Register Now
Session 1: 5/26-6/19 • Session 2: 7/6-7/31
Tuition: $45 ($30 sibling*) per 4 week session
Register Now
- Turn those buckets upside down and make some noise!
- Learn basic percussion techniques and rhythm patterns.
- Fun group playing with pop songs and more!
- June and July sessions are different- join us for both!
* Family Discount: First child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay discounted tuition. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee. **Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay this discounted tuition.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Make-up Policy: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously in our entire summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
One-Time Class, 60 minutes WITH caregiver
SUMMER Songs: One-Day Classes for 2 to 4 Years
(2 to 4 years) - One-Time Class, 60 minutes WITH caregiver
11:15am (Jennifer)
Take One or All:
Zoo Song: Thursday, August 6th at 11:15am
Train Song: Tuesday, August 18th at 11:15am (Jennifer)
$14 per class per child
* Registration due 1 week prior to class. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of the class date.
Take One or All:
Zoo Song: Thursday, August 6th at 11:15am
Train Song: Tuesday, August 18th at 11:15am (Jennifer)
$14 per class per child
* Registration due 1 week prior to class. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of the class date.
- Explore the delightful world around us with music, play, craft, movement, and song.
- Dress for possible mess.
- For children and caregiver.
- Do only one class, or do them all! Registration for each class is separate to match your summer schedule.
One-Time Class, 75 minutes, without caregiver
SUMMER Books: One-Day Classes for 3.5 to 7 Years
(3.5 to 7 years) - One-Day Class, 75 minutes, without caregiver
3.5* to 7 years
*must be born before 1/15/23
Pick One or All:
Wednesday, June 17th: There Was an Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon (Amy)
9:00am, 10:45am, or 4pm
Friday, July 10th: I Met a Bear (Amy)
9:00am or 10:45am (AM only)
Pick One or All:
Wednesday, June 17th: There Was an Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon (Amy)
9:00am, 10:45am, or 4pm
Friday, July 10th: I Met a Bear (Amy)
9:00am or 10:45am (AM only)
$16 per class per child
* Registration due 1 week prior to class. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of the class date.
* Registration due 1 week prior to class. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of the class date.
Explore a delightful children’s book through music, a themed craft, dancing, movement, and song.
SUMMER Instruments: Two-Day Classes for 4 to 7 Years
(4 to 7 years) - Two-Day Class, 60 minutes, without caregiver
4* to 7 years
*must be born before 7/31/22
Pick One or All:
Tuesdays, May 26th and June 2nd, 11:15am: Percussion (Jennifer)
Tuesdays, June 9th and June 16th, 11:15am: Woodwinds (Jennifer)
Tuesdays, July 7th and July 14th, 11:15am: Strings (Jennifer)
Tuesdays, July 21st and July 28th, 11:15am: Brass (Jennifer)
Pick One or All:
Tuesdays, May 26th and June 2nd, 11:15am: Percussion (Jennifer)
Tuesdays, June 9th and June 16th, 11:15am: Woodwinds (Jennifer)
Tuesdays, July 7th and July 14th, 11:15am: Strings (Jennifer)
Tuesdays, July 21st and July 28th, 11:15am: Brass (Jennifer)
$32 per two-day class set per child
OR $115 for all eight classes
($28 per set or $99 for all per sibling)
* Registration due 1 week prior to class. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of the class date.
OR $115 for all eight classes
($28 per set or $99 for all per sibling)
* Registration due 1 week prior to class. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of the class date.
It’s Symphony Time! Explore the orchestra, play trumpets, cellos and more, and build working instruments using the science of each instrument family from everyday materials. Each class meets twice; all four classes can be taken for an entire summer of musical exploration and creation.
SUMMER Camp: Where in the USA is Ms. Amy? (4 to 7 years)
Monday to Thursday, July 13th to 16th:
9:15am to 11:45am (Amy)
Tuition: $125 ($110 additional sibling*)
$50 deposit due upon registration to hold your spot
Register by 6/31
Register by 5/15/26 for a $5 Discount!
Age: 4 to 7 years (without caregiver) *must be born before 7/13/22
Register Now
9:15am to 11:45am (Amy)
Tuition: $125 ($110 additional sibling*)
$50 deposit due upon registration to hold your spot
Register by 6/31
Register by 5/15/26 for a $5 Discount!
Age: 4 to 7 years (without caregiver) *must be born before 7/13/22
Register Now
- New states, activities, and songs each year!
- Explore the United States with music, craft, dancing, movement, and song.
- A musical celebration of our country's 250th birthday!
Cancellation Policy: Full refund of tuition paid for cancellations more than 1 week from camp start. Half tuition charged for cancellations within one week of class date. Full tuition charged for cancellations within 3 days of class date.
FALL/SPRING Early Beginnings
(Birth to 16 months) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver
Tuesdays 5:00pm (Shona)
Wednesdays 11:15am (Jennifer)
4 Weeks^: $43/$39* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $163/$149* (*Sibling discount)
($0 for infants under 6 months)
Individual Instrument Kit: $25
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
Wednesdays 11:15am (Jennifer)
4 Weeks^: $43/$39* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $163/$149* (*Sibling discount)
($0 for infants under 6 months)
Individual Instrument Kit: $25
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Snuggle and sing with your baby as you experience a sensory rich music class together
- Nourish your baby's developing body and brain through music
- Song, dance, instrument play, and community music making, with bouncing and patting games, rocking and singing activities, dancing, drums, and more.
- The aural environment nurtures pitch, rhythm, and musical awareness
- Developmentally appropriate and based on current research about your baby's brain and cognitive development
- Promote bonding and fun with your baby
"UCCMA is already making a difference in my infant's life. He already loves music and recognizes music around him."
"I love taking them each week and it is so fun to come home and see how much they've learned, even if they don't show it in class or show it when they were younger (babies). Putting my kids in UCCMA is the best thing I have ever done for their growth and development. I love the teachers and the programs and would highly recommend it to anyone considering."
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Please Note: All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.
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FALL/SPRING Beginning Music
(15 months to 3.5 years)- 30 Minute Class with Caregiver
Thursdays 4:30pm (Kendra)
Tuesdays 9:45am (Jennifer)
Tuesdays 4:20pm (Shona)
Wednesdays 9:45am (Jennifer)
Thursdays 9:45am (Jennifer)
See Family Music classes (below) for more toddler class times!
4 Weeks^: $43/$39* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $163/$149* (*Sibling discount)
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
Tuesdays 9:45am (Jennifer)
Tuesdays 4:20pm (Shona)
Wednesdays 9:45am (Jennifer)
Thursdays 9:45am (Jennifer)
See Family Music classes (below) for more toddler class times!
4 Weeks^: $43/$39* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $163/$149* (*Sibling discount)
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Experience the joy of music and movement with your child and family
- Nurture your child's developing brain and body with music
- Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
- Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
- Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
- Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!
Please note that a registration is required for all children attending the class.
"The growth and development my children have shown through union colony's music classes have exceeded my expectations. The songs and activities help with so much more than music. My children have learned practical things that help me teach and parent, for instance washing hands, brushing teeth, following instructions, stopping something they are doing, cleaning up, transitioning to new tasks, playing with others, exploring, and creative play are just a few to name. I love taking them each week and it is so fun to come home and see how much they've learned, even if they don't show it in class or show it when they were younger (babies). Putting my kids in UCCMA is the best thing I have ever done for their growth and development. I love the teachers and the programs and would highly recommend it to anyone considering."
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Please Note: All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.
FALL/SPRING Family Music
(Birth to 4 years)- 30 Minute Class with Caregiver
Mondays 10:45am (Jennifer)
Wednesdays 10:30am (Jennifer)
Wednesdays 5:50pm (Shona)
Thursdays 5:30pm (Kendra)
See Beginning Music classes (above) for more toddler class times!
4 Weeks^: $43/$33** (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $163/$125** (*Sibling discount)
**Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay Beginning Music discounted tuition
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
Wednesdays 10:30am (Jennifer)
Wednesdays 5:50pm (Shona)
Thursdays 5:30pm (Kendra)
See Beginning Music classes (above) for more toddler class times!
4 Weeks^: $43/$33** (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $163/$125** (*Sibling discount)
**Siblings enrolled alone in Family Music pay Beginning Music discounted tuition
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Experience the joy of music and movement with your whole family
- Nourish your child's developing brain and body with music
- Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
- Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
- Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
- Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!
- Family Music classes enjoy the same songs, activities, and instruments as Beginning Music in a slightly wider age rage for families to enjoy together.
Please note that a registration is required for all children attending the class.
"My daughter has attended UCCMA since she was about 1 year old. She looks forward to her music class every week. We are at the point where she knows what day of the week it is based on if she has music that day or not. Her rhythm and social skills have developed immensely since starting the class. We couldn't ask for anything more. "
"Union Colony Children's Music Academy has made a huge impact on not only my kids, but on our entire family. We use the ditties, songs, and rhythm games in our lives daily! We can make the daily chores fun and exciting by tapping, clapping or singing about it. Your teaching staff is awesome and we really feel loved :) Thank you for your commitment to my little ones!"
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Please Note: All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.
Music for Childcare
(Birth to 5 years) - 30 Minute Class
Contact us for availability, tuition charges, and more. Tuition may be billed directly to parents or to the childcare provider.
Classes may be held at UCCMA or off-site.
- An immersive music and movement educational experience for childcare providers/in-home childcare centers looking to add a music enrichment experience to their curriculum.
- Music education is emphasized with activities including singing, focused listening, playing simple instruments, as well as creative and purposeful movement.
- Simple music games and folk dance
- Exploration of a wide variety of instruments and sounds and movements
- An environment that fosters the foundations of music literacy and performance.
FALL/SPRING Exploring Music and Movement 1
(3 to 5 years)- 45 minute class with caregiver
Mondays 9:45am (Jennifer)Tuesdays 5:45pm (Amy)
Wednesdays 9:15am (Amy)
Thursdays 11:15am (Jennifer)
Thursdays 4:30pm (Kendra)
4 Weeks^: $46/$42* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $172/$156* (*Sibling discount)
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Explore the joys of music and movement with your child
- Nurture their growing curiousity about the musical world around them
- Spark musical and overall growth with instrument play, purposeful and creative movement, and focused listening.
- Encourage child and family participation as they grow in independence
- A wide variety of musical and movement activities, imaginative play, and creative movement
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Please Note: All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.
FALL/SPRING Exploring Music and Movement 2
(3 to 5 years)- 45 minute class without caregiver
Tuesdays 11:30am (Jennifer)4 Weeks^: $46/$42* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $172/$156* (*Sibling discount)
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
16 Weeks: $172/$156* (*Sibling discount)
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Nurture your child's growing body, mind, and independence with purposeful music and movement
- Expands on Exploring Music and Movement 1 with increased independence and expansion of musical ideas and concepts of graphic notation.
- Spark musical and overall growth with instrument play, purposeful and creative movement, and focused listening.
- Music exploration through games, creative, purposeful, and sequenced movement, storytelling, imaginative games, and simple dances
- A wide variety of musical instruments and experiences
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
Please Note: All siblings attending class who are 6 months and older must pay the sibling tuition rate. The first child pays full tuition; subsequent children pay sibling discounted tuition. Siblings enrolled in their own class may participate in a sibling's class free of charge. Siblings under 6 months may participate in older sibling classes at no additional fee.
FALL/SPRING Making Music 1
(4 to 6 years)- 60 minute class for child alone
Tuesdays 5:45pm (Kathy)Wednesdays 10:15am (Amy)
Wednesdays 4:30pm (Shona)
4 Weeks^: $50/$45* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $189/$169* (*Sibling discount)
Home Materials Fee: $10 per year
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Build the aural, motor, and reading skills for successful future piano study
- Grow in confidence and musicality as we sing, dance, and creatively move
- Play keyboard percussion instruments and build musical ensembles
- Explore, learn, and compose with standard and graphic musical notation
- Making Music classes are pre-piano/instrument classes that bridge the gap from Early Childhood to piano studies
- 2-year developmentally based curriculum that builds aural, motor, and music notation skills to prepare children for future instrument study.
- Year-1 classes are open to children who are 4 to 6 years old before September 1.
Build the aural, motor, and reading skills for successful future piano study with song and dance as we play keyboard percussion, explore music notation, and grow in confidence and musicality.
Classes include singing and rhythm activities, purposeful and creative movement, instrument playing and ensemble building, as well as an introduction to orchestral instruments and music reading and exploring piano concepts on keyboard percussion instruments. Making Music is a pre-piano class that bridges the gap between our younger classes and our piano classes.
"My granddaughter has a love for music that brings happiness and joy to everyone. She makes up songs in every day conversation and has a joyful spirit surrounded with music and movement. UCCMA has been a WONDERFUL experience for her and for all of us!"
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
60 Minutes for Child Alone
FALL/SPRING Making Music 2
(5 to 7 years)- 60 minute class for child alone
Mondays 5:30pm (Kathy)Wednesdays 9:15am (Laura)
Thursdays 4:15pm (Laura)
4 Weeks^: $50/$45* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $189/$169* (*Sibling discount)
Home Materials Fee: $10 per year
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Continue to build the aural, motor, and reading skills for successful future piano study with Orff-Schulwerk instruments (xylophone, metalophone, glockenspiel)
- Grow in confidence and musicality as we sing, dance, and creatively move
- Play keyboard percussion instruments and build musical ensembles
- Expand music literacy with standard musical notation and sheet music
- Making Music classes are pre-piano/instrument classes that bridge the gap from Early Childhood to piano studies
- 2-year developmentally based curriculum that builds aural, motor, and music notation skills to prepare children for future instrument study.
- Class is for children age 5 to 7; 6 and 7 year old children ma7 join year two with no experience with teacher permission.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
FALL/SPRING Piano/Keyboard 1
(6 to 9 years) - 60 minute class
Mondays 4:30pm (Kathy)
Mondays 5:45pm (Shona)
Tuesdays 4:30pm (Kathy)
Wednesdays 4:30pm (Kathy)
Thursdays 5:30pm (Kathy)
Mondays 5:45pm (Shona)
Tuesdays 4:30pm (Kathy)
Wednesdays 4:30pm (Kathy)
Thursdays 5:30pm (Kathy)
4 Weeks^: $62/$56* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $232/$209* (*Sibling discount)
Materials: $51 Piano Book and Practice Recordings ($8 optional parent book)
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
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(Late registrations accepted until 10/21/26, must be 6 by 10/15/26.)
(Late registrations accepted until 10/21/26, must be 6 by 10/15/26.)
- Learn to play the piano with friends in our engaging group classes!
- Group setting with singing, movement, dancing, and drumming
- Ear training, rhythmic dictation, sight reading, music theory and history, and ensemble playing
- Initial emphasis placed on aural piano learning and reading music by singing and drumming
- An environment of fun music-making and learning!
- Classes are open to children age 6 to 9 years with or without previous musical experience.
- Six year olds may prefer Making Music 1 or 2, a pre-piano class designed to build listening, movement, singing, and music-reading skills in preparation for piano study.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
FALL/SPRING Piano/Keyboard 2
(returning students) - 60 minute class
Tuesdays 5:50pm (Shona)
Wednesdays 5:45pm (Kathy)
Thursdays 4:20pm (Kathy)
Wednesdays 5:45pm (Kathy)
Thursdays 4:20pm (Kathy)
4 Weeks^: $62/$56* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $232/$209* (*Sibling discount)
Materials: $59 Piano Books and Recordings
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Continue your piano learning with friends!
- Piano knowledge is expanded with an increased focus on reading sheet music.
- Group setting with singing, movement, dancing, and drumming
- Ear training, rhythmic dictation, sight reading, music theory and history, and ensemble playing
- Piano/keyboard concepts are reinforced and continued in the context of singing, drumming, and dancing.
- An environment of fun music making and learning
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
FALL/SPRING Ukulele
(8 to 12 years) - 60 minute class
Wednesdays 5:45pm (Rochelle)4 Weeks^: $62/$56* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $232/$229* (*Sibling discount)
Materials: TBD
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
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(Late registrations accepted until 10/21/26)
(Late registrations accepted until 10/21/26)
- Learn to play the ukulele with friends in our engaging group classes.
- Beginning notation will be taught along with tablature reading, simple rhythms and songs.
- Students will need a Ukulele; ask us about options for checking out a ukulele from our instrument library!
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
FALL/SPRING Guitar
(8 to 12 years) - 60 minute class
Wednesdays 4:30pm (Rochelle)
4 Weeks^: $62/$56* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $232/$229* (*Sibling discount)
Materials: TBD
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
4 Weeks^: $62/$56* (*Sibling discount)
16 Weeks: $232/$229* (*Sibling discount)
Materials: TBD
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
Register Now
(Late registrations accepted until 10/21/26)
(Late registrations accepted until 10/21/26)
- Learn to play the guitar with friends in our engaging group classes.
- Beginning notation will be taught along with tablature reading, simple rhythms and songs.
- Students will need a Guitar; ask us about options for checking out a Guitar from our instrument library!
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
FALL/SPRING Adaptive Family Music (AIMM)
(Birth to 6+ years) - 30 Minute Class with Caregiver
Tuesdays 4:15pm (Amy)Tuition: Funded by our Scholarship Fund Golf Outing sponsored by U.S. Engineering
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Geared for the families of chlidren from birth through early childhood desiring an adaptive class experience.
- Experience the joy of music and movement with your whole family
- Song, dance, drumming, instrument play, and community music making
- Focused listening and creative movement encourage futher musical exploration
- Simple folk dances and purposeful movement
- Explore a wide variety of instruments and sounds!
- Includes developing appropriate social skills, improving coordination and motor skills, improving speech and language skills, and improving pre-academic and academic concepts.
- All children are always welcome in any of our classes.
- An Adaptive and Inclusive Music and Movement class.
Missed Classes: Tuition takes into account the fact that children get sick and may have to miss a class or two from time to time. We do offer opportunities to makeup classes missed; please email or call to join an existing class as space allows or to sign up for our occasional makeup classes. Drop-in make-ups are not available at this time.
^Cancellation Policy: Students are enrolled continuously through the school year or summer, to allow parents a dependable schedule. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance of withdrawing from future 4 week sessions. We regret that no refunds will be given during a 4 week session.
FALL/SPRING Adaptive Creative Movement (AIMM)
(Tween, Teen, Young Adult) - 30 Minutes
Wednesdays 3:00pm (Amy)
Tuition: Funded by the Scholarship Fund Golf Outing sponsored by U.S. Engineering
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
- Creative movement increases grace, strength, coordination, rhythm, and so much more!
- Create dances, learn about movement concepts and how music and art relate to dance.
- Class will focus on the wonderful way of using body actions to communicate an image, idea or feeling.
"The Creative Movement class is the highlight of the week for our daughter. She loves learning to move to all kinds of music and she practices the techniques at home. Helen has even danced in a pageant and in a talent show at her school. "
FALL/SPRING Tween, Teen, Young Adult Music
(Tween, Teen, Young Adult) - 30 minute class
Tuesdays 5:00pm (Amy)
Tuition: Funded by the Scholarship Fund Golf Outing sponsored by U.S. Engineering
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
This class is for all tweens, teens, and young adults who would like to make inclusive music together with new and old friends! Our Adaptive and Inclusive Music and Movement (AIMM) Tween, Teen, and Young Adult Music class includes drumming, singing, playing instruments and creating music together, folk dancing, and developmentally appropriate music education activities. Class activities are designed to help students grow musically as well as to promote non-musical goals such as developing appropriate social skills, improving coordination and motor skills, and improving speech and language skills. All are welcome to join in on the adaptive music making fun!
FALL/SPRING Private Piano Lessons
(Ages 8+ or graduating Piano 2 student) - Weekly 30 minute lesson
Semester (14 lessons): $3994 Monthly Payments: $105
Materials: TBD by student level
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
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We will contact you to find the best time and teacher for your lessons.
Please let us know if you have a desired teacher and/or time and day for your lessons.
We will contact you to find the best time and teacher for your lessons.
Please let us know if you have a desired teacher and/or time and day for your lessons.
Teachers:
Lee Anne Butler (Friday AM/PM)
Sarah Lopez (Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM/PM
Lee Anne Butler (Friday AM/PM)
Sarah Lopez (Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM/PM
- Continue (or start) your piano studies with private lessons.
- Age 8+ or graduated Piano 2 students.
- Eight and Nine year olds may prefer our Piano/Keyboard 1 group piano class for an engaging group learning experience.
- A semester commitment is requested. A semester of lessons includes 14 lessons and 1 recital. Please see our lessons policies for more information.
Missed Classes and Cancellation Policy: Please see our cancellation policy here.
FALL/SPRING Private Violin Lessons
(Ages 6+ Years) - Weekly 30 minute lesson
Semester (14 lessons): $3994 Monthly Payments: $105
Materials: TBD by student level
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
Register Now
We will contact you to find the best time for your lessons.
Please let us know if you have a time and day.
We will contact you to find the best time for your lessons.
Please let us know if you have a time and day.
Teachers:
Sarah Lopez (Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM/PM
Sarah Lopez (Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM/PM
- A semester commitment is requested. A semester of lessons includes 14 lessons and 1 recital. Please see our lessons policies for more information.
Missed Classes and Cancellation Policy: Please see our cancellation policy here.
FALL/SPRING Private Voice Lessons
(Ages 6+ Years) - Weekly 30 minute lesson
Semester (14 lessons): $3994 Monthly Payments: $105
Materials: TBD by student level
Registration Fee: $10/family per 2026-27 school year
Register Now
We will contact you to find the best time for your lessons.
Please let us know if you have a time and day.
We will contact you to find the best time for your lessons.
Please let us know if you have a time and day.
Teachers:
Sarah Lopez (Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM/PM)
Sarah Lopez (Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM/PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM/PM)
- A semester commitment is requested. A semester of lessons includes 14 lessons and 1 recital. Please see our lessons policies for more information.
Missed Classes and Cancellation Policy: Please see our cancellation policy here.