What to Expect In Class

For our first class parents will stay for the whole time so that we can experience some activities together,  I can familiarize you with the at-home video lessons, and help you and your child know what to expect in class.  Please come fully ready to participate even if your child is shy with you in the room.  The last class will also include parents for the whole 45 minutes.  All other classes please join us for the last 10-15 minutes, or if you want to enjoy class with your child you can come in any time. (If you have someone to watch younger siblings during this first week that might be beneficial.  If not, please feel free to bring them.  They are also welcome at the end of the other classes.)

Music Together Rhythm Kids is still an experiential, non performance approach to music. Each class is planned to allow for the following learning outcomes. Children will continue developing skills of concentration, pitch discrimination, singing, rhythm, form, basic harmony, improvisation, dance, and playing instruments in solo and ensemble activities. A continued focus will be the development of the singing voice, and fostering a feeling of enjoyment in making music with others.

For the rest of the classes parents are welcome to join us for the whole class, or if your child wants most of the experience on their own then join us for the last 15 minutes to play a musical game or dance, and have a drumming play along.  This is very important that you join as we may need you to help us try something a little more difficult, and so that we can share the fun of what we are learning. Siblings are welcome to join us for this last 15 minutes.

We will also focus on some basic hand drumming skills and rhythm patterns using djembe drums.  If you have a djembe drum, with at least a 7 inch diameter head, your child can use, please feel free to bring it. If you do not have one, it is $20 to rent per 10 week session.  ($10 for the summer session) If you did not already pay for this in your registration, please have cash or a check made out to Goshen College CSA ready.  If you would like to purchase a drum for your child to have, here is one website where you can buy one for about $48.00 (Every session of Rhythm Kids uses the drum)  https://www.mindysmusikids.com/category/products/rhythm-kids-djembes/

Tuition and attendance

Make up classes are allowed for any class that you miss. Please contact your teacher if you have missed or know you will miss a class and want to make it up.  It is helpful if you check the website schedule of classes so you can let your teacher know which class is your preference.  Your teacher will then let you know of the availability of space in that class for a makeup. 

 We will follow most weather related closures that are stated by Goshen Schools.  Your teacher will send out a text for confirmation of canceled classes and these will be made up later.

Class space is limited. If you register and then find that you cannot attend please ask to withdraw from the class to open a space for another child.

 Sibling discount is for children who are siblings or living in the same household.

 If for some unforeseen health reason, or other situation out of your control you are not able to make it to the majority of your classes please talk with us.  We may be able to give you some credit toward your next class session.