Children’s Programs

GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL provides a welcoming environment for parents to introduce their children to music, art and ballet. Within our supportive community, students develop new skills and unique ways to express themselves through the arts as they cultivate their imaginations. The teachers, who are artists and musicians themselves provide inspiration and guidance in an intimate setting. Classes have a relaxed and open atmosphere where learning is fun, challenging and creative.

Greenwich House Music School also provides an early childhood program, which meets three mornings each week. While maintaining a strong focus on music and art, we also incorporate emergent literacy, science activities and math skills to create a school-ready environment which values the importance of play as an essential aspect of learning. For more on early childhood programs, click here.

To view descriptions of our children's programs, scroll down. To view a pdf of our 2009-2010 Brochure, click here.

MUSIC TOGETHER FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Music Together teaches music and movement through play in an informal setting. Song, chant, dance and instrumental play offer young childrenthe opportunity to develop tonal and rhythmic skills. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and participate. CD, song-book and parent guide are included.

TAUGHT BY DAN VONNEGUT
$280 PLUS A $37 MATERIALS FEE PER TRIMESTER
TUESDAYS 10:00 - 10:45 AND 11:00 – 11:45
(10 WEEKS ONLY)

 MEDLEY OF THE ARTS FOR 2-YEAR-OLDS
A 40-minute music class followed by a 40-minute art class divided by a snack. In Medley music, children and adults learn and share experiencesthrough rhythmic games, creative movement, singing, and dramaticplay. The primary goal is to provide an enjoyable and stimulating musical environment. Medley art introduces children to a wide rangeof processes and materials (tempera, watercolor, wood, paper, clay and more) and encourages creative exploration and tangible learning. Glitter, sequins and discussion spice it up! Adult participation required.

TAUGHT BY MIMI HSU AND GISELLA BERGER
$528 PER TRIMESTER (12 WEEKS)
AGE 2 - 2.5 THURSDAYS 9:45 - 11:05
AGE 2.25- 2.75 THURSDAYS 10:30 -11:50

MUSIC, ART & PLAY FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS
The Music, Art and Play class is a safe and supportive community where children have the opportunity to explore and express themselves.We aspire to create an intimate atmosphere where the children feel comfortable while forming bonds with their teachers and peers. We believe that teachers should be inspiring friends who facilitate learning. Separation and socialization are very important to this age group, and the arts are excellent ways of working through these issues.

In music, children are exposed to movement, instruments, stories and games. Turn-taking, listening and setting boundaries are included in this process.

In art, we work either individually or on group projects with a wide variety of materials. We encourage the children to work at their own pace and enjoy trying new materials.

Every child leaves our program with a sense of their own abilities and a strong foundation for later learning. To view a pdf of the MAP flyer, click here.

TAUGHT BY ELIZABETH HERSHON AND MIMI HSU
$2116 PER TRIMESTER (12 WEEKS)
$6350 PER ANNUM
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 9:45 - 12:15

DA JIA HAO (HELLO EVERYONE)
“Sing and Dance to Learn Mandarin”
This class is a creative introduction to Chinese language education through simple instructions. The fundamentals of Music and Movement with an introduction to Chinese language education are creatively introduced through simple instructions, songs, greetings, age appropriate vocabulary, finger plays, movement games, world percussion instruments and many fun group activities. Mandarin has 4 pitches bringing a special awareness to early ear/pitch perception. Your child will enjoy a rich, sophisticated musical experience in this class and benefit from learning the fundamentals of the Mandarin Chinese language. There is a materials fee of $35 which includes a CD and an instructional booklet.

MUSIC CLASS TAUGHT BY MIMI HSU
AGE 3 - 4 THURSDAYS
11:15-12:00 $318 (12 WEEKS)

ART CLASS TAUGHT BY GISELLA BERGER
12:00–12:45 $528 FOR BOTH

MUSIC FOR AGES 3, 4 AND 5-6
Greenwich House Music School offers music classes for children from ages 3 through 6. These classes are based on the Dalcroze Eurhythmics approach, which was founded by Swiss music educator Emile Jacques-Dalcroze. This method encourages children to learn through rhythmic movement using the body. The exercises involve rhythmic games, singing, movement and playing small percussive instruments to initiate and develop their sensitivity to listening, singing and physical movement. Basic musical concepts are introduced.

MUSIC AT AGE 3
Children will be guided from parallel playing to interactive playing through a series of musical activities and rhythmic games. They also learn to match pitch, keep time and distinguish other musical nuances.

MUSIC AT AGE 4
Children will learn the connection between body and mind by relating their movements to musical concepts. They begin to recognize music symbols and connect them to the sounds they hear. They learn to distinguish different tempi, registers, melody directions and match pitch through recognition activities. They encourage each other to become improvisers rather than followers through rhythmic games, singing, dramatic play and playing small percussion instruments. Basic musical concepts and note reading are introduced.

MUSIC AT AGE 5-6
These lessons focus on musicianship and musical concepts through rhythmic exercises, singing and partaking in small percussion ensembles. It will give them a deeper understanding of the rhythmic patterns and musical concepts, which will enrich and complement the future study of an individual instrument.

TAUGHT BY MIMI HSU
$318 PER TRIMESTER (12 WEEKS)
AGE 3 THURSDAYS 11:15 - 12:00 OR 2:00 - 2:45
AGE 4 THURSDAYS 2:45 - 3:30
AGES 5-6 THURSDAYS 3:30 - 4:15

ART FOR AGES 3, 4, AND 5-6
With Medley of the Arts as a foundation, older children are ready to continue and expand upon their knowledge of materials and processes and to learn new methods including printing, sculpture and construction. We add spice to these classes too!

TAUGHT BY GISELLA BERGER
$336 PER TRIMESTER (12 WEEKS)
AGE 3 THURSDAYS 12:00 - 12:45 OR 2:45-3:30
AGE 4 THURSDAYS 3:30 - 4:15
AGES 5-6 THURSDAYS 4:15 - 5:00

PROJECT ART FOR AGES 7-9
In this class, our focus will be on working in depth on several projects each trimester chosen from the following mediums: sketching, portraiture, assemblage, mosaics, sculpture, photography, watercolor, painting and collage.

TAUGHT BY GISELLA BERGER
$378 PER TRIMESTER
AGES 7-9 MONDAYS 3:30 - 5:00

YOUNG VOICES FOR AGES 6-10
Children will combine the elements of Dalcroze Eurhythmics with singing to develop their voices. Sight-singing exercises, theory and songs from a wide variety of musical styles will be learned. Children will learn to express themselves with confidence in both group and individual singing.

TAUGHT BY MIMI HSU
$282 PER TRIMESTER
AGES 6-8 THURSDAY 4:15 - 5:00
AGES 9 AND UP THURSDAY 4:45 - 5:30

STRING ENSEMBLES
Groups of violin, viola and cello students will be formed at the advanced beginner and intermediate levels for both children and adults playing together. Times and days to be arranged. Please call for more information.

BALLET/MODERN DANCE FOR AGES 4-14
By experiencing the discipline of basic ballet exercises, creative movement and storytelling, children will become aware of their body alignment, motor skills, flexibility and expression through ballet. Classical terminology is used, and in age appropriate levels, exercises and are practiced. The class is an exhilarating place where children discover patterns, space, rhythm and movement within the form of ballet.Modern Dance (ages 9+) is available to those registered in Int and Adv Ballet at a reduced rate. The class is designed to develop the body as an expressive communicator through movement. Teaching modern dance includes techniques that focus on correct alignment, fall and recovery, centering and proper articulation of the joints. Elements of movement improvisation and basic structures of composition are introduced. Please call 212.242.4770 for information. To view a pdf of the ballet flyer, click here.

TAUGHT BY BETH BRADFORD

BALLET WEDNESDAYS (12 WEEKS)
PRE-BALLET AGES 3.5-4 3:00-3:45 $336 PER TRIMESTER
BALLET I AGES 4.5-5 3:45-4:30 $336 PER TRIMESTER
BALLET II AGES 6-7 4:30-5:30 $372 PER TRIMESTER
ADVAN INT AGES 8-9 5:30-6:30 $372 PER TRIMESTER

BALLET MONDAYS (12 weeks)
JUNIOR BALLET AGES 9.5-10 3:30 - 4:30 $372 PER TRIMESTER
SENIOR BALLET AGES 11+ 4:30 - 5:30 $372 PER TRIMESTER
MODERN AGES 11+ 5:30 - 6:30 $372 PER TRIMESTER
POINTE AGES 12+ 6:30- 7:30 $372 PER TRIMESTER

COMPOSITION AND IMPROVISATION
These composition and improvisaton lessons are offered for all ages, ability levels, instruments and voice. We encompass all musical styles and foster the personal creativity of students in music.

TAUGHT BY SARAH WEAVER
FRIDAYS. PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY
CALL 212.242.4770 FOR SCHEDULE

SUMMER MEDLEY OF THE ARTS
Join us for a creative fun-filled summer experience within our comfortable brownstone school. Our tree-shaded backyard garden has a child-sized playhouse, sandbox and wading pools. Activities include music, singing, movement, visual art and dramatic play. We’ll also have storytelling, snack, outdoor play and ‘swimming’. The afternoon program is for ages 2 - 3 and “adult attendance” is necessary. For the morning program of ages 3 - 4, adult attendance is not required. However, if separation is in progress, the teachers will work with you to ease the transition. Call in April for flier.

GISELLA BERGER AND ELIZABETH HERSHON, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
SESSIONS RUN FROM JUNE 21 TO JULY 29, MONDAY - THURSDAY
AGES 2 - 3: 2:00 - 4:00
AGES 3 - 4: 9:30 - 12:30

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
Private lessons are taken once per week in piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, clarinet, flute, guitar, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, qin and the harp. Children may study piano, violin and cello as young as 5. More maturity is required to study brass, guitar, harp, woodwinds and voice. Students enrolling in two courses of private instruction get a 10% discount on the second course. Families enrolling more than one student get a 10% discount for each additional student. Trimesters are 12 weeks unless otherwise indicated. Call 212.242.4770 to schedule.

2009-2010 FEES:

ANNUAL REGISTRATION: $25 PER INDIVIDUAL, $30 PER FAMILY

30-MINUTE LESSONS
$588 PER TRIMESTER ($49 PER LESSON)

45-MINUTE LESSONS
$684 PER TRIMESTER ($57 PER LESSON)

60-MINUTE LESSONS
$768 PER TRIMESTER ($64 PER LESSON)

PIANO MAINTENANCE (PIANO STUDENTS ONLY)
$10 PER TRIMESTER

(updated December 2009)