Welcome to Music Together and congratulations on your wise choice for your child's and your own music learning, together! Here are some guidelines that will help you get the most out of the class. Feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns.

                                   Ann Quinn   410-747-4957

                             

PARTICIPATION: In our class it is very important for the adults to participate! The children learn their attitudes and motivations from you, and you can help them become enthusiastic music-makers just by enjoying the class and participating fully. You will be an excellent model regardless of your musical ability --- a sense of fun is all that's required.

YOUR CHILD: Our most basic rule is to let the children be free to explore, to play, to discover. Children have the amazing ability to teach themselves through play, and even the most well-meaning adult can disrupt that process by giving too much direction. Allow your child to experience the class in his or her own way ---whether that's by moving constantly, sitting and staring, tasting instruments rather than playing them, etc. We know from working with hundreds of children over the years that each child is busy processing the musical information, even if that's not apparent during class activities. Trust this process, relax and let your child be, and you will begin to see new musical behaviors emerging as the semester progresses.

TIMELINESS: Our classes begin and end on time: it is important for you to be prompt. It's often difficult for a child to enter a class already in session. Please make a point to be here for the Hello Song, so your child feels properly welcomed. Actually, I encourage you to come 5-10 minutes early, so as to catch up and admire one another's children before class begins. Also, feel free to stay and chat after class, but during class.focus on the music.

SING, DON'T TALK: Although we use an informal teaching method, this does not mean that we're casual. We especially ask adults to maintain focus and avoid talking between class activities. This is a time to listen, for often a child will spontaneously sing into the silence. Talking will only distract your child from the musical experience we are so carefully creating.

FOOD & TOYS: We prefer to keep our 45 minutes together as musical as possible. Try to leave toys in the hall. If your child needs juice or
a snack, please take them out of the room, to avoid inspiring other young snackers.

GUEST POLICY: Adult family members are always welcome!
Please let me know ahead of time if you will be bringing relatives. There is a charge of $9 per class to bring additional children under the age of 12.

ABSENCES and MAKE-UPS; I do appreciate your letting me know when you are unable to attend a session. I would like to accomodate make-up sessions as I want you to get the full benefit of the class. The classes are rather full, so please call in advance to arrange to come for a make-up. There will probably be make-up classes available at the end of the session, I will let you know about this.

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