Southport Performing Arts Conservatory and Entertainment

Sing & Play is a class for children 3 ½ - 6 years old. It serves as a preparation for families interested in studying an instrument within the Suzuki environment, and is an opportunity for anyone who enjoys music to have fun. In Sing & Play, children will be introduced to the Orff approach of music education, which uses very rudimentary forms of everyday activities for the purpose of creating music by young individuals. This includes singing in groups and performing voice instrumental music, rhymes and playing instruments such as the metallophone, xylophone, glockenspiel, and other percussive instruments.

The music generated is largely of improvisational and original tonal constructions. This builds a sense of confidence and interest in the process of creative thinking. Children also make music together in a group and hence realize the joys of group co-ordination and cohesion. It may also involve the participation of other adults and parents in music making. Thus it brings the role of parent in child education in a central position. During class time, in addition to learning the beginning rhythms, the student develops coordination, the ability to listen carefully and respond physically, to start and stop at a set point in time (pre-ensemble skills), and to take turns. Musical concepts such as dynamics & tempo will be introduced. Each child develops individually and moves to instrument lessons at his or her own pace. Remember that regardless of how much he/she participates or seems to "get it", ear-training will always be in progress!

You and your child's efforts are very important to make Sing & Play a great start for a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

Saturdays: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm at PETERSON LOCATION
Age: 3-6 1/2 yrs.

Fee: $12.50 each class