Primary Schoolers 5yrs+
Musical Mundo
Ever heard the expression "Music can take you places"?
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure around the world with our Musical Mundo class!
Designed for curious minds, we invite children to explore various aspects of culture and history through music. Come aboard and let’s make music, learn new languages, and let's journey the world together!
How to capture the interest of early primary school-aged children?
Even as children get older and start primary school, play is important and it's still how children learn. Play-filled musical interactions and hands-on exploration help build social, emotional and thinking skills.
Children 5-7yrs are still actively developing their physical bodies and need to MOVE their bodies to learn. Therefore they will readily learn many musical and language concepts (e.g. opposites loud/quiet) readily through movement based exploration.
We've got the 'anti-frustration' formula.
How do we ensure children don't get bogged down and fed-up, wanting to quit?
By avoiding intricate fine motor skill activities beyond their readiness and steering clear of overwhelming them with theoretical concepts without adequate practical application.
Instead, we focus on building a solid foundation in musicianship through highly rewarding, hands-on, doable rhythmic activities, games, stories, dances and heaps of fun! We also encourage parent participation at the end of sessions and provide resources to help guide children at home.
By doing so, we create an environment where learning is enjoyable, practical, and supported both in class and at home.
NEW FAMILIES
Introductory Pkg
What's included?
* Family Registration
($100 for New families)
Nil for Returning families
* TWO (2) Interactive, Fun Sessions ($250)
* ONE (1) Parent Orientation Session
* Music & Movement Experience with Multilanguage Exposure
* Obligation-free Session
* Preview Musikgarten® Resources
* Priority Booking
* Semester Upgrade Available
Class Duration
1 hour
Location
St. Augustine
Schedule
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Cancellation Policy
Introductory Pkg Bookings are non-refundable.
One reschedule per Semester is allowed (subject to availability) if:
1) Day-before notice is given by 5:00pm
2) Same-day notice for illness/emergencies only
MEMBER FAMILIES
Semester Stay
What's included?
* Five-month Semester
* Fun Multilingual Music & Movement
* Premium Musikgarten® Family Kit
* Full Access to E-learning Resource*
* Musikgarten® Certification
* Personalised Progress Feedback
* Extra Learning Support via WhatsApp
* Bonus Content & Parent Ed
* Exclusive Member Discounts
* Flexible Payment Options
* Complimentary Vacation Session
What activities are done in this Musical Mundo class?
Imagine your child being able to figure out what the notes on a sheet of music sound like without even touching an instrument, or listening to a song and identifying the musical patterns to be able to write them. Now that's true music literacy - the ability to see what you hear and hear what you see!
Take a trip around the world musically and linguistically with us with exciting cultural studies of the British Isles, Germany, Caribbean, delving into our Spanish, French, African, Indian heritage! Experience traditional and folk songs, instruments, dances, stories, and customs with diverse musical repertoire, all while building foundational keyboard and vocals skills alongside basic understanding of musical notation.
We engage your child's fascination with all things new and different as a part of developing music literacy and experiencing the joy of making music together through singing, ear training, playing instruments, ensemble work and creative movement activities.
Throughout the year (two semesters), the children will use the piano keyboards/glockenspiel/tenor steelpan, while refining the voice, as they begin playing parts of their songs using the same method they'll use At the Piano-Voice-Pan the following year.
What makes music class at Alabanza Music different?
At Alabanza Music, we understand children and how children learn and benefit from music through evidence-based practice. With a neuromusical multilingual educator or highly trained bilingual musician leading the way, Alabanza Music makes learning a joyful experience
Through structured weekly lessons supported by our research-based Musikgarten® curriculum, we engage in multi-sensory group music-making activities which can boost your child's confidence and communication skills, providing comprehensive support for your child's development across multiple areas, including:
- acute listening skills
- higher order analytical ability
- socio-emotional learning
- cultural sensitivity
- musical acuity
- multilingual communication
Explore the world "mundo' as we cultivate your child's musical and multilingual development.
Should my child be doing individual music lessons?
The question should be: Is it developmentally appropriate to isolate children when it comes to music at this early stage?
Just as children are entering primary school, their interest in social activities increases, and they enjoy participating in creative movement, skits and interactive games together with friends.
Ok so your child is an introvert or has special superpowers. We get it.
But here's what: research shows that group music making fosters not just musical, but also socio-emotional, physical and intellectual development.
They can sing more complex songs and need to be encouraged to develop their voice and musical instruments to imitate, improvise and play as part of an ensemble group.
Besides, music is such a social experience so let's not deny them the opportunity to learn and grow together with new friends.
Keep the learning going at home
Research shows that musical experiences at home are also a major contributor to the development of grammar in preschoolers.
As such, we encourage and support continued musical play and learning at home with families.
When you enroll for the Semester you'll have:
*Exclusive access to our e-learning resources
*Packets with themed materials
The materials increase family involvement in the learning process and foster the love and appreciation of music and culture.